NOAA Current Watches-WA

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Coast. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. High Wind Watch 2024-12-24T14:10:00-08:00 2024-12-24T14:10:00-08:00 2024-12-25T22:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T03:30:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible Central Coast SAME 053027 UGC WAZ517 AWIPSidentifier NPWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS76 KSEW 242210 NWSheadline HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.HW.A.0002.241226T0600Z-241226T2100Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T21:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...North Coast. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Wednesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. High Wind Watch 2024-12-24T14:10:00-08:00 2024-12-24T14:10:00-08:00 2024-12-25T22:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T03:30:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible North Coast SAME 053009 SAME 053031 UGC WAZ516 AWIPSidentifier NPWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS76 KSEW 242210 NWSheadline WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.HW.A.0002.241226T0600Z-241226T2100Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T21:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area, San Juan County, Western Skagit County, and Western Whatcom County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 PM PST Wednesday. For the High Wind Watch, from Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. High Wind Watch 2024-12-24T14:10:00-08:00 2024-12-24T14:10:00-08:00 2024-12-25T22:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T03:30:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible San Juan County; Western Whatcom County; Western Skagit County; Admiralty Inlet Area SAME 053055 SAME 053073 SAME 053057 SAME 053029 SAME 053031 UGC WAZ001 UGC WAZ503 UGC WAZ506 UGC WAZ510 AWIPSidentifier NPWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS76 KSEW 242210 NWSheadline WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 PM PST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.EXT.KSEW.HW.A.0002.241226T0600Z-241226T2100Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T21:00:00+00:00

ESFSEW An atmospheric river remains on track to bring significant rainfall to the Olympic Peninsula Wednesday into Thursday. Widespread rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches are expected in the mountains, with locally over 6 inches over the highest peaks. Snow levels will increase from 3,000 feet up to around 4,000 to 5,000 feet during this time frame, with the lower snow levels over the Olympic Mountain Peaks. An extended wet period remains on track with snow levels above 4000 ft Thursday through next weekend over the Olympics, and into portions of southwestern Washington. The area of concern for additional river flooding impacts may expand east to include rivers in Thurston and Lewis counties. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information. Hydrologic Outlook 2024-12-24T13:49:00-08:00 2024-12-24T13:49:00-08:00 2024-12-24T13:49:00-08:00 2024-12-25T06:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Unknown Possible Grays Harbor, WA; Jefferson, WA; Lewis, WA; Thurston, WA SAME 053027 SAME 053031 SAME 053041 SAME 053067 UGC WAC027 UGC WAC031 UGC WAC041 UGC WAC067 AWIPSidentifier ESFSEW WMOidentifier FGUS76 KSEW 242149 NWSheadline THREAT OF RIVER FLOODING WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY FOR PORTIONS OF WESTERN WASHINGTON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 to 30 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow flooding expected. * WHERE...South Washington Coast. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 PM Wednesday to 10 PM PST Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to noon PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level, during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays, sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers. Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-lying shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a high threat for sneaker waves. Toke Point is forecast to reach 11.5 feet at 9 am on Thursday. Coastal Flood Advisory 2024-12-24T13:31:00-08:00 2024-12-24T13:31:00-08:00 2024-12-26T06:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T04:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely South Washington Coast SAME 053049 UGC WAZ201 AWIPSidentifier CFWPQR WMOidentifier WHUS46 KPQR 242131 NWSheadline HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON PST THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPQR.CF.Y.0009.241226T1400Z-241226T2000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T20:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 to 30 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow flooding expected. * WHERE...South Washington Coast. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 PM Wednesday to 10 PM PST Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to noon PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level, during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays, sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers. Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-lying shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a high threat for sneaker waves. Toke Point is forecast to reach 11.5 feet at 9 am on Thursday. High Surf Advisory 2024-12-24T13:31:00-08:00 2024-12-24T13:31:00-08:00 2024-12-25T16:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T04:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Minor Likely South Washington Coast SAME 053049 UGC WAZ201 AWIPSidentifier CFWPQR WMOidentifier WHUS46 KPQR 242131 NWSheadline HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON PST THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.SU.Y.0007.241226T0000Z-241227T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-27T06:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected for the base of the northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From 10 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Wind Advisory 2024-12-24T13:30:00-08:00 2024-12-24T13:30:00-08:00 2024-12-25T22:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T23:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington SAME 041059 SAME 053013 SAME 053071 UGC ORZ507 UGC WAZ029 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 242130 NWSheadline WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY FOR THE BASE OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON AND WASHINGTON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.WI.Y.0049.241226T0600Z-241226T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T18:00:00+00:00

...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY ACROSS THE CASCADES... .A winter system will move across the region during the afternoon into evening on Christmas and bring widespread mountain snow to the Cascades through Thursday. Snow levels will rise through Thursday, with much of this activity tapering off or changing to rain by the evening Thursday. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected for elevations above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 6 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Winter Storm Warning 2024-12-24T13:19:00-08:00 2024-12-24T13:19:00-08:00 2024-12-25T16:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T23:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest SAME 053037 SAME 053039 SAME 053077 UGC WAZ523 AWIPSidentifier WSWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS46 KPDT 242119 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 3000 FEET BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.WS.W.0012.241226T0000Z-241226T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T18:00:00+00:00

...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY ACROSS THE CASCADES... .A winter system will move across the region during the afternoon into evening on Christmas and bring widespread mountain snow to the Cascades through Thursday. Snow levels will rise through Thursday, with much of this activity tapering off or changing to rain by the evening Thursday. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected for elevations above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 18 inches. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions. Winter Storm Warning 2024-12-24T13:19:00-08:00 2024-12-24T13:19:00-08:00 2024-12-25T13:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T23:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest SAME 053037 SAME 053077 UGC WAZ522 AWIPSidentifier WSWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS46 KPDT 242119 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 3000 FEET BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.WS.W.0012.241225T2100Z-241227T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-27T06:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 17 to 24 feet expected in the surf zone Wednesday night through Thursday. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast zones. * WHEN...From 10 PM Wednesday to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Large waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. Localized beach erosion is possible. People can be swept off rocks and jetties, and drown while observing high surf. High Surf Advisory 2024-12-24T13:04:00-08:00 2024-12-24T13:04:00-08:00 2024-12-25T22:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T03:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely North Coast; Central Coast SAME 053009 SAME 053031 SAME 053027 UGC WAZ516 UGC WAZ517 AWIPSidentifier CFWSEW WMOidentifier WHUS46 KSEW 242104 NWSheadline HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.SU.Y.0009.241226T0600Z-241227T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-27T06:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.94a39d39b1832584c365c2757c5f02d769824774.001.1,2024-12-24T02:04:00-08:00

Snowfall is expected through the next few days as a number of wet systems move through the Pacific Northwest. These wet systems are associated with warmer air which will cause snow levels to be elevated to near pass level of the Cascades. While snow is expected, uncertainty is high for snow accumulations greater than 10 inches. * WHAT...Snow expected above 4500 feet. From 4500 feet to 5000 feet, total snow accumulation up to 6 inches. Above 5000 feet, total snow accumulations of 18 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and reduce visibility with falling snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels are hovering right around 4500 to 5000 feet which is the elevation of the passes within the Cascades. Because of this, if snow levels drop below pass level, snow accumulation will be greater. There is less than a 10% chance of seeing greater than 12 inches of snow at pass level. Winter Weather Advisory 2024-12-24T13:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T13:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T13:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T04:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely North Oregon Cascades; Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County; South Washington Cascades SAME 041005 SAME 041027 SAME 041051 SAME 041047 SAME 041043 SAME 041039 SAME 053059 SAME 053015 SAME 053011 UGC ORZ126 UGC ORZ127 UGC ORZ128 UGC WAZ211 AWIPSidentifier WSWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS46 KPQR 242100 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY ABOVE 4500 FEET BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPQR.WW.Y.0035.241225T2100Z-241227T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-27T06:00:00+00:00

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .The river is expected to remain in minor flood stage through early Thursday morning. Additional rounds of precipitation are expected to bring the river back into moderate flood stage early Thursday morning. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM PST Tuesday was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain in minor flood stage through early Thursday morning. The river will then rise into moderate flood stage Thursday. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.8 feet on 11/23/1990. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Flood Warning 2024-12-24T09:35:00-08:00 2024-12-24T09:35:00-08:00 2024-12-24T09:35:00-08:00 2024-12-24T17:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Immediate Severe Observed Mason, WA 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 SAME 053045 UGC WAC045 AWIPSidentifier FLSSEW WMOidentifier WGUS86 KSEW 241735 NWSheadline FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0019.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.3f6551b06b8550fef7a04d41ae0a103c585f7ccf.001.1,2024-12-23T12:26:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.758b3c114c725036369dcf13b328ca447d0b850c.001.1,2024-12-23T04:29:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f153b6f36694df491aad91375079065ebc1ed0f2.001.1,2024-12-22T19:44:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.776f2d7c78d494c6ea3daeff5454157e4d04eeee.001.1,2024-12-22T10:31:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.ddfa902342df0b1b4db8887c2c2efac3a2a0e20c.001.1,2024-12-22T03:11:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.a113239313a7b8a616cef4ccbcb877817ccca7e7.001.1,2024-12-21T18:29:00-08:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 18 and 24 inches possible above 3500 feet. * WHERE...Stehekin, Stevens Pass, and Holden Village. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult over Stevens Pass. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowfall rates around 1 inch per hour or greater at Stevens Pass Wednesday night. For Coles Corner and Stehekin, total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches. Winter Storm Watch 2024-12-24T07:36:00-08:00 2024-12-24T07:36:00-08:00 2024-12-25T16:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T21:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible Western Chelan County SAME 053007 UGC WAZ048 AWIPSidentifier WSWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS46 KOTX 241536 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.WS.A.0011.241226T0000Z-241227T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-27T18:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f4e6810e1c3803573f6ac8f466015ebcf3c5ad8c.001.1,2024-12-23T13:04:00-08:00

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph becoming west 25 to 45 mph with gusts to 65 mph Thursday morning. * WHERE...Central Coast and North Coast. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This storm has the potential to produce the strongest winds of the season to date. High Wind Watch 2024-12-24T03:45:00-08:00 2024-12-24T03:45:00-08:00 2024-12-25T22:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T16:30:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Severe Possible North Coast; Central Coast SAME 053009 SAME 053031 SAME 053027 UGC WAZ516 UGC WAZ517 AWIPSidentifier NPWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS76 KSEW 241145 NWSheadline HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.EXB.KSEW.HW.A.0002.241226T0600Z-241226T2100Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T21:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph possible Wednesday afternoon into Thursday. Gusts as high as 55 mph possible Thursday. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area, San Juan County, Western Skagit County, and Western Whatcom County. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. High Wind Watch 2024-12-24T03:45:00-08:00 2024-12-24T03:45:00-08:00 2024-12-25T13:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T16:30:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible San Juan County; Western Whatcom County; Western Skagit County; Admiralty Inlet Area SAME 053055 SAME 053073 SAME 053057 SAME 053029 SAME 053031 UGC WAZ001 UGC WAZ503 UGC WAZ506 UGC WAZ510 AWIPSidentifier NPWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS76 KSEW 241145 NWSheadline HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.HW.A.0002.241225T2100Z-241226T2100Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T21:00:00+00:00

...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW ALONG THE WASHINGTON CASCADES CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY... .A strong winter storm will bring moderate to heavy snow to the Washington Cascades Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. Along the east slopes of the central and southern Cascades, snow levels will increase on Thursday with precipitation changing to rain or a rain and snow mix for many areas. * WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches. * WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to 3 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Winter Weather Advisory 2024-12-24T03:33:00-08:00 2024-12-24T03:33:00-08:00 2024-12-25T15:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T15:30:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest SAME 053037 SAME 053039 SAME 053077 UGC WAZ523 AWIPSidentifier WSWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS46 KPDT 241133 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 PM PST THURSDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 3000 FEET BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.WW.Y.0036.241225T2300Z-241226T2300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T23:00:00+00:00

...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW ALONG THE WASHINGTON CASCADES CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY... .A strong winter storm will bring moderate to heavy snow to the Washington Cascades Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. Along the east slopes of the central and southern Cascades, snow levels will increase on Thursday with precipitation changing to rain or a rain and snow mix for many areas. * WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 6 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions. Winter Weather Advisory 2024-12-24T03:33:00-08:00 2024-12-24T03:33:00-08:00 2024-12-25T13:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T15:30:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest SAME 053037 SAME 053077 UGC WAZ522 AWIPSidentifier WSWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS46 KPDT 241133 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM PST THURSDAY FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 3000 FEET BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.WW.Y.0036.241225T2100Z-241227T0200Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-27T02:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 to 30 feet. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a high threat for sneaker waves. High Surf Advisory 2024-12-24T02:43:00-08:00 2024-12-24T02:43:00-08:00 2024-12-25T16:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T16:45:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; Central Coast of Oregon; South Washington Coast SAME 041007 SAME 041057 SAME 041041 SAME 041039 SAME 053049 UGC ORZ101 UGC ORZ102 UGC ORZ103 UGC WAZ201 AWIPSidentifier CFWPQR WMOidentifier WHUS46 KPQR 241043 NWSheadline HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPQR.SU.Y.0007.241226T0000Z-241227T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-27T06:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible above 4500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet, with heaviest snowfall above 5500 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph on higher exposed terrain. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...From late Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times, with snow-packed roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two rounds of higher intensity snowfall will most likely impact the Cascades later this week. The first round will be late Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. A second storm system will be quick on the first storm system heels, and bring another round of heavy snowfall Thursday night into Friday. The Timberline Highway, US-20 over Santiam Pass and Highway 58 over Willamette Pass will be the roadways most heavily impacted by the snow. Winter Storm Watch 2024-12-24T02:24:00-08:00 2024-12-24T02:24:00-08:00 2024-12-25T16:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible North Oregon Cascades; Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County; South Washington Cascades SAME 041005 SAME 041027 SAME 041051 SAME 041047 SAME 041043 SAME 041039 SAME 053059 SAME 053015 SAME 053011 UGC ORZ126 UGC ORZ127 UGC ORZ128 UGC WAZ211 AWIPSidentifier WSWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS46 KPQR 241024 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR AREAS ABOVE 4500 FEET BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.WS.A.0012.241226T0000Z-241227T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-27T18:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...South Washington and North and Central Oregon Coast. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. High Wind Watch 2024-12-24T02:17:00-08:00 2024-12-24T02:17:00-08:00 2024-12-25T22:00:00-08:00 2024-12-24T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Severe Possible Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; Central Coast of Oregon; South Washington Coast SAME 041007 SAME 041057 SAME 041041 SAME 041039 SAME 053049 UGC ORZ101 UGC ORZ102 UGC ORZ103 UGC WAZ201 AWIPSidentifier NPWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPQR 241017 NWSheadline HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.NEW.KPQR.HW.A.0007.241226T0600Z-241226T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T18:00:00+00:00