Small Craft Advisory issued February 22 at 7:50PM PST until February 24 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas 12 to 17 ft at 13 seconds and southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 to 45 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 10 to 14 ft at 13 seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Storm Warning, seas 26 to 31 ft at 15 seconds and southwest winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt expected. * WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 10 NM, Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather
Gale Warning issued February 22 at 7:50PM PST until February 22 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, seas around 15 ft at 10 seconds and southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 10 to 14 ft at 13 seconds and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Storm Warning, seas 25 to 30 ft at 15 seconds and south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt expected. * WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Gale Warning, until 10 PM PST
Marine Weather Statement issued February 22 at 7:37PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Mariners should be prepared for abrupt visibility changes down to one nautical mile or less. Reduce speeds and be on the lookout for exposed rocks and other vessels, including large ships in the shipping lanes. Use radar or GPS navigation if available, and consider remaining in harbor if such equipment is unavailable.
Avalanche Warning issued February 22 at 5:08PM PST 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 conditions are expected overnight and continue into Sunday as heavy wet snow and rain overload a dry and weak snowpack. Very large natural avalanches may occur and could descend into lower elevation forested areas. * WHERE...Areas near Mt Hood, Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, and the west slopes of the Cascades from I-90 to the Columbia River, including Crystal Mountain, Mt Rainier, White Pass, Mt Saint Helens, and Mt Adams. As well as
Avalanche Warning issued February 22 at 5:05PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
AVWPDT 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 conditions are expected overnight and continue into Sunday as heavy wet snow and rain overload a dry and weak snowpack. Very large natural avalanches may occur and could descend into lower elevation forested areas. * WHERE...Areas near Mt Hood, Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, and the west slopes of the Cascades from I-90 to the Columbia River, including Crystal Mountain, Mt Rainier, White Pass, Mt Saint Helens, and Mt Adams. As well as
Avalanche Warning issued February 22 at 5:05PM PST by NWS Spokane WA
AVWOTX 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 conditions are expected overnight and continue into Sunday as heavy wet snow and rain overload a dry and weak snowpack. Very large natural avalanches may occur and could descend into lower elevation forested areas. * WHERE...Areas near Mt Hood, Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, and the west slopes of the Cascades from I-90 to the Columbia River, including Crystal Mountain, Mt Rainier, White Pass, Mt Saint Helens, and Mt Adams. As well as
Avalanche Warning issued February 22 at 5:03PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
AVWSEW 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 conditions are expected overnight and continue into Sunday as heavy wet snow and rain overload a dry and weak snowpack. Very large natural avalanches may occur and could descend into lower elevation forested areas. * WHERE...Areas near Mt Hood, Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, and the west slopes of the Cascades from I-90 to the Columbia River, including Crystal Mountain, Mt Rainier, White Pass, Mt Saint Helens, and Mt Adams. As well as
Flood Watch issued February 22 at 4:29PM PST until February 26 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington, including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Grays Harbor and Skagit. In west central Washington, King, Lewis, Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Landslide risk will also increase through this period. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An atmospheric river will produce periods of heavy rain over western Washington through Tuesday. The
Hydrologic Outlook issued February 22 at 11:19AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
ESFSEW An atmospheric river this weekend, followed by another frontal system later Monday will result in heavy rain at times over the area. Total precipitation amounts in the mountains will range from 3 to 5 inches, with locally heavier amounts possible in the mountain. Snow levels will rise above 7000 feet, will result in snow melt at low to mid elevations. The most likely areas for river flooding will be for rivers flowing off of the Cascades and Olympics. Urban and small stream nuisance flooding and rainfall-induced shallow landslides will also be possible. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from
Hydrologic Outlook issued February 22 at 6:10PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
ESFPDT Synopsis: Rain and high mountain snow this weekend and early next week will lead to rising water levels on area streams and rivers. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are expected in the Cascades and 1 to 3 inches in the eastern Oregon mountains. In addition, temperatures rising to the 40s and lower 50s in the mountains will lead to snow melt adding even more water to area rivers and streams. What: Precipitation and snow melt due to warmer temperatures this weekend into early next week will lead to rises on area creeks, streams and rivers. Many