Olympics

Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 3:07 PM PST on November 21, 2009

... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 4 am PST Sunday...

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 4 am PST Sunday.

A vigorous Pacific frontal system will bring very heavy snowfall
to the Olympics 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 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.

Flood Warning 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