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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon...

Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County.

For the Coquille River...including Coquille...Minor flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Coquille River at Coquille.

* WHEN...Until late Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, The Coquille River is at flood stage.
Expect flooding of farmland and low-lying areas throughout the
flood plain along the Coquille River.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:45 AM PDT Friday the stage was 18.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is currently below flood stage, but with
additional rainfall and runoff today, the river is forecast
to rise to near flood stage with a maximum value of 21.0 feet
late Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
21.0 feet on 02/22/1998.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 600 PM PDT.

* WHAT...Snow above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations 8 to 10
inches at pass level, except 2 to 4 inches near Government Camp.
Additional snow accumulations 12 to 16 inches for elevations above
5500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central
Cascades of Oregon.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday.

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

Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items
to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water,
non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc.

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

For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon,
call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com.

For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington,
visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map

* WHAT...Snow expected, could be heavy at times. Snow accumulations
of 8 to 16 inches, except locally up to 2 feet around Crater Lake.
Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Elevations above 5000 feet in the South Central Oregon
Cascades. This includes Crater Lake, Willamette Pass on highway 58
and areas near Diamond Lake Junction on highways 230 and 138.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening
commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates generally one half inch per
hour or less today, but could reach 1 inch per hour at times
between 5 pm PDT this evening and 5 am PDT Saturday morning.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
tripcheck.com for road information.

* WHAT...Snow expected, could be heavy at times. Snow accumulations
of 8 to 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Elevations above 5000 feet in the South Central Oregon
Cascades from around Highway 140 northward. This includes Lake of
the Woods.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates generally one half inch per
hour or less today, but could reach 1 inch per hour at times
between 5 pm PDT this evening and 5 am PDT Saturday morning.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
tripcheck.com for road information.