Winter Storm Warning
Expires 4:00 AM PST on November 22, 2009
Statement as of 4:30 am PST on November 21, 2009
... Winter Storm Warning in effect from 10 am this morning to 4 am
PST Sunday...
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Winter Storm
Warning for heavy snow... which is in effect from 10 am this
morning to 4 am PST Sunday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in
effect.
A vigorous Pacific frontal system will bring very heavy snowfall
to the Olympics beginning late this morning and continuing through
tonight. Snowfall totals at Hurricane Ridge will likely be 10 to
20 inches... with up to three feet of snow possible over the south
facing slopes of the Olympics. The heaviest periods of snow will
occur late this afternoon through the early morning hours of Sunday.
The snow level will be around 2500 feet this morning... rise to
3000 feet tonight... then fall to 2000 feet on Sunday as snowfall
tapers off.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow...
sleet... and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also
possible. This will make travel hazardous or impossible. If you
plan to travel into the Olympics be prepared for hazardous
driving conditions... long delays... and Road closures.
Mcdonnal
Flood Warning
Expires 2:12 AM PST on November 24, 2009
Statement as of 12:16 PM PST on November 21, 2009
... Flood Warning extended until late Monday night...
The Flood Warning has been extended for
the Skokomish River near Potlatch
* until Monday night.
* At 12:00 PM Saturday the stage was 16.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
* Forecast... the river will rise to around 16.9 feet early Sunday
morning then slowly fall Sunday through Monday.
* There will be a planned release of 3000 cfs from Cushman dam number
2 into the North Fork of the Skokomish River today. This release...
in combination with precipitation tonight and Sunday will keep the
Skokomish River above flood stage.
* Impact... at 16.5 feet... the Skokomish River will cause widespread
flooding of pasture lands... with water flowing quickly over east
bourgault Road and Skokomish Valley Road.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Do not drive cars... vans... or trucks through flooded areas... this is
the cause of most flood related deaths in Washington. Be alert for
rapid changes and monitor developments by listening to NOAA Weather
Radio or other local media.
Albrecht
Areal Flood Watch
Expires 4:00 PM PST on November 22, 2009
Statement as of 5:07 am PST on November 21, 2009
... Flood Watch remains in effect through Sunday afternoon...
The Flood Watch continues for
* a portion of western Washington... including the following
County... Grays Harbor.
* Through Sunday afternoon
* the lower reaches of the Chehalis river in Grays Harbor County
... which has been within a foot of flood stage for the last two
days... will remain near that level today. More rain is forecast
this afternoon and tonight... so the lower Chehalis could remain
high through Sunday as well. At any time over the next two days
the lower Chehalis could rise to flood stage. Any flooding on
the lower reaches of the Chehalis... if it does occur... will be
minor.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Flood Watch means conditions are favorable for flooding but
flooding is not imminent or occurring. Monitor the latest
forecasts from the National Weather Service and be ready to act
quickly if flooding is observed or a warning is issued.
