FLOOD WATCH THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

By Rod Hill on 2022-01-05


The NWS Warning Map is once again lit up. (Dark Green) Flood Watch Thursday and Friday for another inch of rain in the valley this afternoon and tonight and more rain Thursday night into Friday morning. In addition a warm front Wednesday night will bring rising snow levels to 6,000’ Thursday morning, leading to run off. At least several rivers will be near Flood Stage Thursday night and Friday morning.




A new Winter Storm for the Cascades today for another foot plus of new snow, A Winter Storm Warning for the Gorge Noon Today - 10am Thursday for additional 3-9” of snow in Hood River. Gorge temps at lowest elevations will warm above freezing today and see a daytime wet mix, followed by freezing overnight temps with snow. Dry weather finally takes hold late Friday and continues through the weekend.

Rod Hill