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
Flood Warning issued February 22 at 7:39PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Heavy rain over the south slopes of the Olympics through Monday night. One to two inches has already fell on Saturday through 7 pm Saturday evening. An additional 3 to 5 inches predicted through Monday night. Snow levels near 7500 feet tonight will slowly lower beginning Sunday getting down to 4000 feet by Monday night. This combination of heavy rain and high snow levels will drive the Skokomish River above flood stage Saturday night with the river remaining above flood stage into
Flood Warning issued February 22 at 5:16AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Heavy rain over the south slopes of the Olympics through the weekend, with amounts of 4 to 6 inches predicted. Snow levels will rise to near 7000 feet. This combination will drive the Skokomish River above flood stage Saturday. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...From this evening 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
Wind Advisory issued February 21 at 1:32PM PST until February 22 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Coast and North Coast. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Hydrologic Outlook issued February 21 at 11:55AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
ESFSEW A series of storms will begin to impact western Washington on Friday and continue through Tuesday. The next storm on Saturday will have heavy rain at times as will a third storm right on its heels Sunday. Precipitation amounts could be 3 to 5 inches storm total with locally heavier amounts, and snow levels rising above 7000 feet. With moderate temperatures now and warmer temperatures to come, this will also result in some snow melt at low to mid elevations. These factors will combine to result in a potential for river flooding. The most likely areas for river flooding
Flood Watch issued February 21 at 11:48AM PST until February 26 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. Landslide risk will also increase through this period. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A series of
Flood Warning issued February 21 at 10:29AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Heavy rain over the south slopes of the Olympics through the weekend, with amounts of 4 to 6 inches predicted. Snow levels will rise to near 7000 feet. This combination will drive the Skokomish River above flood stage Saturday. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...From Saturday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause widespread flooding of pasture lands, with water flowing quickly over
Flood Watch issued February 20 at 3:18PM PST until February 26 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A series of storm systems will impact the Olympics starting Friday and lasting through Tuesday with the bulk of the heaviest rain Saturday and Sunday. 4 to 6 inches are possible during that period alone with 3 to 8 inches storm total possible. In