Flood Watch issued March 15 at 5:15PM PDT until March 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
A moist atmospheric river will bring periods of very heavy rainfall to the watch area through Sunday evening before pushing east of the Cascades Sunday night. Rain amounts of 3 to 6 inches will be common along the coast and into the Umpqua Basin, with amounts possibly exceeding 8 inches in the coastal ranges of southern Coos, Curry and western Josephine counties. Amounts of 1 to 3 inches will be common south of the Rogue-Umpqua Divide in the Upper Rogue Valley and in western Siskiyou County. In addition to the heavy rain, some snow melt could also lead to increased
Winter Storm Warning issued March 15 at 2:13PM PDT until March 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 1 to 2 feet at the Sierra crest with 6 to 12 inches below 7000 feet. Ridge winds gusting as high as high as 100 mph. For Lake Tahoe: southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Wave heights 2 to 5 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 11 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
Gale Warning issued March 15 at 2:28AM PDT until March 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...For the first Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 15 to 20 ft at 12 seconds. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 15 to 18 ft at 12 seconds expected. For the second Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 17 ft at 15 seconds expected. * WHERE...All areas. * WHEN...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 PM PDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 5 PM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 11 PM Saturday to
Gale Warning issued March 15 at 2:05AM PDT until March 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, seas 17 to 18 ft at 13 seconds and west winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 17 ft at 13 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the second Gale Warning, seas 13 to 15 ft at 12 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM and Waters from
Winter Storm Warning issued March 14 at 2:44PM PDT until March 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 feet, with the highest amounts above 4500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will become slick and hazardous.
Red Flag Warning issued March 15 at 5:23AM EDT until March 15 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
...Red Flag Warning in effect through late this evening for high winds and dry fuels... * TIMING...8 AM to 11 PM EST Saturday * WIND...Strong southerly winds of 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. While humidity levels are expected to increase, the long duration of strong winds along with very dry fuels will support Red Flag conditions. * HUMIDITY...Under 50 percent possible until the heavier rains arrive late this evening. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 14 at 11:00PM PDT until March 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 8 inches except up to 13 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Central and Eastern Lake County County. This mostly includes the higher terrain from Winter Rim to the Warner Mountains, but includes Highway 140 east of Lakeview. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very strong wind will cause blowing snow and reduced visibility and could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels could rise to 5000 feet Sunday before falling back to
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 14 at 8:38PM PDT until March 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations 10 to 20 inches, above 4000 feet, over the next 48 hours. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches below 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph Saturday. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest snowfall will fall Saturday morning into Saturday afternoon with 6
Winter Storm Warning issued March 14 at 8:38PM PDT until March 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 4000 feet along the Cascade crest, and total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches below 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph Saturday. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Beach Hazards Statement issued March 14 at 7:47PM PDT until March 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Keep children and pets away from the surf zone. Keep off of jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone. If you see someone swept into the sea do not swim in