Vancouver Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Vancouver.

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Winter Storm Warning issued November 17 at 3:51PM PST until November 18 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Heavy snow at or above elevations greater than 2000 ft. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. * WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes, West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes, and West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.

Beach Hazards Statement issued November 17 at 3:23PM PST until November 17 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...Clatsop and Tillamook Coast, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this 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.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 17 at 2:45PM PST until November 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 17 at 2:45PM PST until November 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 2500 ft. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches at pass level and 1 to 2 feet over the Cascade crest. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 17 at 2:38PM PST until November 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 2500 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 10 to 20 inches, locally higher near the crest line. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 17 at 2:11PM PST until November 18 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Spokane WA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 12 inches above 4000 feet. * WHERE...Stevens Pass, Holden Village, Washington Pass, and Loup Loup Pass. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult over mountain passes.

Hydrologic Outlook issued November 17 at 1:29PM PST by NWS Portland OR

ESFPQR A series of storms will bring ample precipitation to Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington this week. Of particular concern is the potential for heavy rain Tuesday night through Friday morning, which could result in some flooding for area creeks and rivers. The latest projections of the most likely amounts for storm total precipitation are a little lower today than yesterday's forecasts. Amounts range from 3.5 to 6 inches for the Coast, Coast Range, and Cascades, with 1.5 to 3 inches for inland valley locations, including Portland, Salem, and Eugene. Upper end projections, with about a 10 percent chance of occurring, range from 6 to 10 inches for the Coast, Coast Range, and Cascades, and 2.5 to 3.5 inches for inland valleys. Snowmelt in the Cascades from 2000 to 4000 feet elevation could add runoff, although runoff from heavy rain would be the main driver for any flooding that occurs. Rivers will rise starting Wednesday. Small streams and fast-responding rivers could see flooding as early as Wednesday night or Thursday, with slow-responding rivers potentially flooding by this weekend. Heavy rainfall will also cause water ponding in low lying areas and other areas of poor drainage. Monitor weather.gov/portland for the latest updates and any watches, warnings, or advisories that may be issued for this event.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 17 at 12:18PM PST until November 18 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 2 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low- lying coastal areas. * WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Southwest Interior, Western Skagit County, Everett and Vicinity, Tacoma Area, Admiralty Inlet Area, Hood Canal Area, Seattle and Vicinity and Bremerton and Vicinity zones. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road closures expected.

Flood Watch issued November 17 at 11:48AM PST until November 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Heavy rainfall in the Olympics will force sharp rises on the Skokomish River in Mason County Tuesday night and Wednesday with flooding possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Two to three inches of rain in the Olympics will force sharp rises on the Skokomish River with flooding possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood