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Winter Storm Warning


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
838 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

WAZ522-151500-
/O.CON.KPDT.WS.W.0007.250315T1200Z-250316T1800Z/
Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest-
Including the cities of Easton and Roslyn
838 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 11
AM PDT SUNDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 2000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as
  40 mph Saturday.

* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 11 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create
  extremely dangerous driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring
  down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

&&

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
351 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

WAZ048-151300-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0006.250315T1200Z-250316T1800Z/
Western Chelan County-
Including the cities of Stevens Pass, Stehekin, and Holden
Village
351 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 11
AM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10
  and 20 inches for elevations above 2000 feet. Winds gusting as
  high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Stevens Pass and Holden Village.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 11 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should be prepared for winter driving
  conditions across the Cascades Saturday and Sunday including
  Stevens Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest travel
information in Washington, go to https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel

&&

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
244 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

WAZ211-151300-
/O.CON.KPQR.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-250317T0600Z/
South Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Larch Mountain, Mt. St. Helens, and
Indian Heaven Wilderness
244 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 feet, with
  the highest amounts above 4500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40
  mph.

* WHERE...South Washington Cascades.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  become slick and hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Consider postponing travel until weather conditions improve.

If you must travel, be sure to slow down and allow extra time.

If your car becomes trapped in deep snow, be sure to keep your car
off to stay safe from potential carbon monoxide poisoning.

If you are using a generator, be sure to keep it outdoors and away
from windows and vents.

Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care.

Backcountry recreation is not advised.

&&

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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
www.weather.gov/portland

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
225 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

WAZ567>569-151000-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0004.250315T1200Z-250316T1800Z/
West Slopes North Cascades and Passes-West Slopes North Central
Cascades and Passes-West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes-
Including the cities of Randle, Snoqualmie Pass, Packwood,
Deming, Crystal Mountain Ski Area, Baring, Mount Baker Ski Area,
Newhalem, Maple Falls, Stevens Pass, Paradise, Concrete, Morton,
Ashford, Hamilton, Darrington, Lyman, Longmire, Index, and
Skykomish
225 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 11
AM PDT SUNDAY AT OR ABOVE ELEVATIONS GREATER THAN 2000 FT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than
  2000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches.

* WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes, West Slopes North
  Central Cascades and Passes, and West Slopes South Central
  Cascades and Passes.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Saturday to 11 AM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages.

&&

$$

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Gale Warning


Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
834 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from  60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.

Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.

PZZ805-151630-
Cape Shoalwater to Cape Lookout between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
834 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...GALE WARNING...

.TONIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 11 to 19 ft. Chance of showers.
.SAT...W winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming SW 15 to 25 kt. Seas 14 to
18 ft. Scattered showers.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W 5 to 15 kt. Seas
13 to 14 ft. Scattered showers.
.SUN...W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 12 to 14 ft. Chance of showers.
.SUN NIGHT...W winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.MON...W to NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 9 to 10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft.
.TUE...W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S 10 to 20 kt. Seas
7 to 9 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft.
.WED...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 13 ft.

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
902 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

PZZ110-151215-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0033.250315T1900Z-250317T1200Z/
Grays Harbor Bar-
902 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 5 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Combined seas 7 to 9 ft building to 10 to 12 ft
  Saturday afternoon. Bar conditions moderate becoming rough
  Saturday afternoon. Maximum ebb currents will occur around 6
  AM and 615 PM Saturday and 630 AM Sunday.

* WHERE...Grays Harbor Bar.

* WHEN...From noon Saturday to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory for rough bar means that wave conditions
are expected to be hazardous to small craft in or near harbor
entrances.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
902 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

PZZ130-131-151215-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0033.250315T1500Z-250316T0000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
902 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 5 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt.

* WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and
  Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 5 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
902 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

PZZ135-151215-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0033.250315T1400Z-250316T0300Z/
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
902 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Puget Sound and Hood Canal.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 8 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
902 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-151215-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0033.250315T0600Z-250317T0600Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
902 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
  out to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
808 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

PZZ210-151915-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-250315T0900Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0006.250315T0900Z-250316T0600Z/
Columbia River Bar-
808 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM
PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions
  expected. Seas 12 to 16 ft subsiding to 11 to 12 ft Sunday
  morning. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
  hazardous seas 12 to 17 ft at 13 seconds and southwest winds 20
  to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Saturday.
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from 2 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 4.98 kt at 613 AM Saturday.
  Seas 12 to 16 ft. Ebb current of 4.6 kt at 623 PM Saturday.
  Seas 11 to 12 ft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are
imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in
port, or take shelter until waves subside.  Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or
taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$


For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
808 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

PZZ251-271-151915-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-250315T0900Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0006.250315T0900Z-250316T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
808 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM
PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 14 ft at 13
  seconds and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas
  13 to 18 ft at 14 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon
  OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon
  OR from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Saturday.
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from 2 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are
imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in
port, or take shelter until waves subside.  Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or
taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$


Hazardous Seas Warning


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
808 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

PZZ210-151915-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-250315T0900Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0006.250315T0900Z-250316T0600Z/
Columbia River Bar-
808 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM
PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions
  expected. Seas 12 to 16 ft subsiding to 11 to 12 ft Sunday
  morning. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
  hazardous seas 12 to 17 ft at 13 seconds and southwest winds 20
  to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Saturday.
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from 2 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 4.98 kt at 613 AM Saturday.
  Seas 12 to 16 ft. Ebb current of 4.6 kt at 623 PM Saturday.
  Seas 11 to 12 ft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are
imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in
port, or take shelter until waves subside.  Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or
taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$


For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
808 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

PZZ251-271-151915-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-250315T0900Z/
/O.CON.KPQR.SE.W.0006.250315T0900Z-250316T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
808 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT
SATURDAY...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM
PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 9 to 14 ft at 13
  seconds and southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas
  13 to 18 ft at 14 seconds and southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon
  OR out 10 NM and Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon
  OR from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 2 AM PDT Saturday.
  Hazardous Seas Warning, from 2 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
  damage to vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are
imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in
port, or take shelter until waves subside.  Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or
taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.

&&

$$


Beach Hazards Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Portland OR
747 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

ORZ101>103-WAZ201-151300-
/O.NEW.KPQR.BH.S.0007.250316T1200Z-250317T0600Z/
Clatsop County Coast-Tillamook County Coast-
Central Coast of Oregon-South Washington Coast-
747 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible.

* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
  Washington Coast.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday 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...Keep children and pets away from the surf
  zone. Keep off of jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone. If
  you see someone swept into the sea do not swim in after them.
  Call 911 and keep an eye on them until help arrives.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://www.weather.gov/portland


Hydrologic Outlook


Hydrologic Outlook
WAC045-151030-

Hydrologic Outlook
National Weather Service Seattle WA
227 PM PDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...THREAT OF RIVER FLOODING THIS WEEKEND FOR THE SKOKOMISH RIVER IN
MASON COUNTY...

Precipitation in the Olympics this weekend will force a sharp rise
on the Skokomish River in Mason County with flooding possible by
Sunday. The river will continue to run high into early next week.

Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather
Service for additional information.

$$

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