NOAA Current Watches

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Visibility of one quarter mile or less in freezing fog. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility and potential frost on bridges. Freezing Fog Advisory 2024-01-25T01:42:00-08:00 2024-01-25T11:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon FIPS6 041049 041059 UGC ORZ044 VTEC /O.EXA.KPDT.ZF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240125T1900Z/

Areas of patchy dense fog have been observed via satellite imagery, observations at both the Pendleton and Lexington airports, and local webcams, but is currently not widespread. This could pose travel concerns as visibilities of one quarter mile or less are possible. Slick roadways are also a concern as temperatures near the freezing point overnight. If conditions Special Weather Statement 2024-01-25T01:42:00-08:00 2024-01-25T07:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon FIPS6 041049 041059 UGC ORZ044 ORZ507 VTEC

...Flood Potential Outlook for quick rises and potential flooding along streams and creeks and ponding of low-lying areas and poorly drained urban areas in the following county in Oregon...Coos... Curry...western Douglas and western Josephine counties... A front will stall along the southern Oregon coast Friday through Saturday, producing a prolonged period of moderate to heavy rain Hydrologic Outlook 2024-01-24T16:16:00-08:00 2024-01-27T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Unknown Possible Coos; Curry; Douglas; Josephine FIPS6 041011 041015 041019 041033 UGC ORC011 ORC015 ORC019 ORC033 VTEC

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .The Skokomish River will continue to fluctuate around flood stage while slowly getting higher with each crest. More rain this week and into the weekend will produce more flooding the rest of the week Flood Warning 2024-01-24T16:12:00-08:00 2024-01-25T04:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Mason 47.33,-123.1 47.28,-123.16 47.33,-123.33 47.34,-123.25 47.32,-123.19 47.35,-123.15 47.33,-123.1 FIPS6 053045 UGC WAC045 VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SRPW1.1.ER.240124T2110Z.240128T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/

Areas of dense fog have continued across portions of I-84 from Echo through the top of Pendleton, and may continue through the evening and nighttime hours. For now, a dense fog advisory is not expected as this bank is not widespread, however if fog returns overnight after the rain moves through, then a dense fog advisory may become necessary. Special Weather Statement 2024-01-24T16:16:00-08:00 2024-01-24T22:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Observed Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon FIPS6 041059 UGC ORZ507 VTEC

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM MST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Idaho, Lower Treasure Valley ID and Upper Weiser River. In Oregon, Oregon Lower Treasure Valley. * WHEN...Until 7 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. Dense Fog Advisory 2024-01-23T15:34:00-08:00 2024-01-24T06:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Oregon Lower Treasure Valley FIPS6 041045 UGC ORZ064 VTEC /O.NEW.KBOI.FG.Y.0006.240123T2334Z-240124T1400Z/

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Visibility Visibility one quarter of a mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Oregon, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon. In Washington, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington, Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, Lower Columbia Basin of Dense Fog Advisory 2024-01-23T13:35:00-08:00 2024-01-24T04:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington; Kittitas Valley; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Simcoe Highlands; Yakima Valley FIPS6 053005 053021 053037 053039 053071 053077 UGC WAZ024 WAZ026 WAZ027 WAZ028 WAZ521 VTEC /O.EXT.KPDT.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240124T1200Z/

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Visibility Visibility one quarter of a mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Oregon, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon. In Washington, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington, Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, Lower Columbia Basin of Dense Fog Advisory 2024-01-23T13:35:00-08:00 2024-01-24T04:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon FIPS6 041021 041055 041065 UGC ORZ041 VTEC /O.EXT.KPDT.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240124T1200Z/

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Steady rain has come to an end in the Skokomish River basin, but additional rain this week will bring more flooding through the weekend. Flood Warning 2024-01-23T13:21:00-08:00 2024-01-24T01:30:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Mason 47.33,-123.1 47.28,-123.16 47.33,-123.33 47.34,-123.25 47.32,-123.19 47.35,-123.15 47.33,-123.1 FIPS6 053045 UGC WAC045 VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SRPW1.1.ER.240122T0430Z.240122T2000Z.240128T1541Z.NO/

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter of a mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Oregon, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon. In Washington, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PST this afternoon. Dense Fog Advisory 2024-01-23T10:41:00-08:00 2024-01-23T14:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington; Simcoe Highlands FIPS6 053039 053077 UGC WAZ024 WAZ521 VTEC /O.EXB.KPDT.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240123T2200Z/

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter of a mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley and Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PST this afternoon. Dense Fog Advisory 2024-01-23T10:41:00-08:00 2024-01-23T14:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Kittitas Valley; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Yakima Valley FIPS6 053005 053021 053037 053071 053077 UGC WAZ026 WAZ027 WAZ028 VTEC /O.EXT.KPDT.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240123T2200Z/

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Visibility one quarter of a mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Oregon, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon. In Washington, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PST this afternoon. Dense Fog Advisory 2024-01-23T10:41:00-08:00 2024-01-23T14:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon FIPS6 041021 041055 041065 UGC ORZ041 VTEC /O.EXB.KPDT.FG.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240123T2200Z/

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Steady rain has come to an end in the Skokomish River basin. The river will slowly recede today and tonight. ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE... Flood Warning 2024-01-23T04:56:00-08:00 2024-01-23T14:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Mason 47.33,-123.1 47.28,-123.16 47.33,-123.33 47.34,-123.25 47.32,-123.19 47.35,-123.15 47.33,-123.1 FIPS6 053045 UGC WAC045 VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /SRPW1.1.ER.240122T0430Z.240122T2000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/

...Rises along the Upper Hinton Creek leading to an increased flooding risk in Heppner... Rises along the Upper Hinton Creek have been noted by gauges in the region as of early Sunday. The creek is currently at bankfull stage but not running over as noted by local law enforcement. With several rounds of rainfall expected through the beginning of the week and Hydrologic Outlook 2024-01-23T10:41:00-08:00 2024-01-23T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Unknown Possible Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon FIPS6 041021 041023 041049 041059 041061 UGC ORZ503 ORZ508 VTEC

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY... * WHAT...Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations of a tenth to a quarter of an inch. Heaviest accumulations of ice will be in the Upper Hood River Valley. * WHERE...In Oregon, Upper Hood River Valley and Central Columbia River Gorge. In Washington, Central Columbia River Ice Storm Warning 2024-01-22T02:56:00-08:00 2024-01-22T10:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Central Columbia River Gorge; Upper Hood River Valley FIPS6 041027 UGC ORZ014 ORZ016 VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.IS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240122T1800Z/

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY... * WHAT...Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations of a tenth to a quarter of an inch. Heaviest accumulations of ice will be in the Upper Hood River Valley. * WHERE...In Oregon, Upper Hood River Valley and Central Columbia River Gorge. In Washington, Central Columbia River Ice Storm Warning 2024-01-22T02:56:00-08:00 2024-01-22T10:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Central Columbia River Gorge FIPS6 053059 UGC WAZ046 VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.IS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240122T1800Z/

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...A moderate risk of sneaker waves is expected. * WHERE...South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast. * WHEN...From late tonight through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on Beach Hazards Statement 2024-01-23T00:00:00-08:00 2024-01-23T10:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Curry County Coast; South Central Oregon Coast FIPS6 041011 041015 UGC ORZ021 ORZ022 VTEC /O.NEW.KMFR.BH.S.0001.240123T0800Z-240123T1800Z/

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Rain over the south slopes of the Olympics combined with low level snow melt has pushed the Skokomish River at Potlatch above flood stage. The river will remain above flood stage tonight and Monday. Flood Warning 2024-01-21T23:03:00-08:00 2024-01-23T16:31:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Mason 47.33,-123.1 47.28,-123.16 47.33,-123.33 47.34,-123.25 47.32,-123.19 47.35,-123.15 47.33,-123.1 FIPS6 053045 UGC WAC045 VTEC /O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240124T0031Z/ /SRPW1.1.ER.240122T0430Z.240122T1800Z.240123T1531Z.NO/

...Rises along the Upper Hinton Creek leading to an increased flooding risk in Heppner... Rises along the Upper Hinton Creek have been noted by gauges in the region as of early Sunday. The creek is currently nearing bankfull stage but not running over as noted by local law enforcement. With several rounds of rainfall expected through the beginning of the Hydrologic Outlook 2024-01-21T20:15:00-08:00 2024-01-22T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Unknown Possible Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon FIPS6 041021 041023 041049 041059 041061 UGC ORZ503 ORZ508 VTEC

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY BELOW 3000 FEET... * WHAT...Rain with areas of freezing rain below 2000 to 3000 feet. Additional ice accumulations of a light glaze to a couple hundreths of an inch through monday morning. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Oregon and Winter Weather Advisory 2024-01-21T20:15:00-08:00 2024-01-22T10:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington; Kittitas Valley; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest; Simcoe Highlands; Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest; Yakima Valley FIPS6 053005 053013 053021 053037 053039 053071 053077 UGC WAZ024 WAZ026 WAZ027 WAZ028 WAZ029 WAZ521 WAZ522 WAZ523 VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.WW.Y.0010.240122T0415Z-240122T1800Z/