Small Craft Advisory issued April 6 at 1:47PM PDT until April 7 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt. General seas 10 to 11 ft subsiding to 9 ft Monday noon. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft, especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the Columbia River Bar. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 2.54 kt at 129 AM Monday. Seas 10 ft. Ebb current of 4.11 kt at 143 PM Monday. Seas 9 to 10 ft.
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 6 at 1:52PM PDT until April 7 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Through Monday 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...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when sneaker waves create potentially life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Always keep an eye on the waves, and be
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 5 at 1:45AM PDT until April 7 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday 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...A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when sneaker waves create potentially life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Always keep an eye on the
Frost Advisory issued April 3 at 12:28PM PDT until April 4 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Tualatin Valley, Outer Southeast Portland Metro, Upper Hood River Valley, and North Clark County Lowlands. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Dense Fog Advisory issued March 25 at 10:30AM PDT until March 25 at 12:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. Areas close to rivers and other bodies of water will be impacted more by dense fog. * WHERE...North and Central Coast Range Valleys of Oregon, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands, North Clark County Lowlands, and Inner Vancouver Metro. South Washington and North and Central Oregon Coast. * WHEN...Until noon PDT today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Dense Fog Advisory issued March 25 at 3:10AM PDT until March 25 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. Areas close to rivers and other bodies of water will be impacted more by dense fog * WHERE...North and Central Coast Range Valleys of Oregon, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands, North Clark County Lowlands, and Inner Vancouver Metro. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Avalanche Warning issued March 22 at 6:37PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
AVWPQR The following message is transmitted at the request of the Northwest Avalanche Center. ...The Northwest Avalanche Center in Seattle has issued an Avalanche Warning... * WHAT...Very dangerous avalanche conditions are expected as rain and heavy wet snow overload a dry snowpack. Very large avalanches are expected and may descend to lower elevations, including openings down in the forest. * WHERE...The west slopes of the Washington Cascades, Passes, and Mt. Hood. Including areas near Mt. Baker, the Mountain Loop Hwy, Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, Mt. Rainier, White Pass, Mt. Saint Helens, and Mt. Hood. * WHEN...In effect from Sat. 18:30
Avalanche Warning issued March 22 at 6:44PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
AVWPQR The following message is transmitted at the request of the Northwest Avalanche Center. ...The Northwest Avalanche Center in Seattle has issued an Avalanche Warning... * WHAT...Very dangerous avalanche conditions are expected as rain and heavy wet snow overload a dry snowpack. Very large avalanches are expected and may descend to lower elevations, including openings down in the forest. * WHERE...The west slopes of the Washington Cascades, Passes, and Mt. Hood. Including areas near Mt. Baker, the Mountain Loop Hwy, Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, Mt. Rainier, White Pass, Mt. Saint Helens, and Mt. Hood. * WHEN...In effect from Sat. 18:30
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 21 at 2:22AM PDT until March 22 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Snow above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations 8 to 10 inches at pass level, except 2 to 4 inches near Government Camp. Additional snow accumulations 12 to 16 inches for elevations above 5500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 20 at 11:24PM PDT until March 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Snow above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to 10 inches. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the advisory, locally higher amounts at elevations above 5500 feet. Heaviest snow will fall after 11 AM Friday.