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Winter Storm Warning issued December 29 at 2:40AM PST until December 30 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 3000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 10 to 14 inches at Willamette Pass and Santiam Pass, with 6 to 8 inches along highway 26 near Government Camp. Additional snow accumulations of 15 to 20 inches expected above pass level. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads will become hazardous due to heavy snow. Travel will be very difficult over the Cascade passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall accumulation will vary based on elevation and exposure to wind, with
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Winter Storm Watch issued December 28 at 2:00AM PST until December 30 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory above 4000 feet, wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 16 inches possible, except up to 24 inches above 5500 feet. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from 4 AM Sunday through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially on Sunday when the heaviest snow
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 28 at 2:00AM PST until December 28 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory above 4000 feet, wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 16 inches possible, except up to 24 inches above 5500 feet. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM PST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from 4 AM Sunday through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially on Sunday when the heaviest snow
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High Surf Advisory issued December 28 at 3:28AM PST until December 28 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers 25 to 30 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow flooding. * WHERE...Clatsop and Tillamook Coast. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PST this afternoon. * 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
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Coastal Flood Advisory issued December 28 at 3:28AM PST until December 28 at 2:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers 25 to 30 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow flooding. * WHERE...Clatsop and Tillamook Coast. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PST this afternoon. * 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
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Beach Hazards Statement issued December 27 at 10:23AM PST until December 29 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow flooding. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...Clatsop and Tillamook Coast. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PST Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. * 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. Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. A waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly
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Coastal Flood Advisory issued December 27 at 10:23AM PST until December 28 at 2:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow flooding. For the Beach Hazards Statement, Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...Clatsop and Tillamook Coast. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM PST Saturday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Sunday evening. * 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. Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. A waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly
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Hydrologic Outlook issued December 27 at 3:02AM PST by NWS Portland OR

ESFPQR A series of storm systems will continue to bring a wet weather pattern across northwest Oregon through the weekend. This will lead to rises on rivers and creeks through at least December 30th. There is currently a 30-50% chance that several rivers in northwest Oregon will reach minor flood stage over the next 10 days, including: the Wilson River, Siletz River, Tualatin River, Siuslaw River, Marys Rivers, and the Pudding River. The Luckiamute River has the highest chance of hitting minor flood stage at 85%. In addition, there is a 20-25% chance the Nehalem River, Trask River, Yamhill River
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Hydrologic Outlook issued December 27 at 2:58AM PST by NWS Portland OR

ESFPQR A series of storm systems will continue to bring a wet weather pattern across northwest Oregon through the weekend. This will lead to rises on rivers and creeks through at least December 30th. There is currently a 30-50% chance that several rivers in northwest Oregon will reach minor flood stage over the next 10 days, including: the Wilson River, Siletz River, Tualatin River, Siuslaw River, Marys Rivers, and the Pudding River. The Luckiamute River has the highest chance of hitting minor flood stage at 85%. In addition, there is a 20-25% chance the Nehalem River, Trask River, Yamhill River
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 27 at 2:14AM PST until December 27 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Wet snow above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches, with the highest snow amounts above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult at times. Be prepared for snow covered roads and slick surfaces. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An active storm track will continue to produce accumulating snow across the passes in the Cascades into this weekend. However, there are two time periods when snow levels will likely rise to 5000-5500 feet