Re: [Paddlewise] Local Forecast

Let me add to that some of what's happening in Washington:

US Hiway 2 over Steven's Pass is closed due to heavy snow and slides.

High winds everywhere including where I live. We were on a generator for 3
hours yesterday in an area where there are damn few trees to fall on power
lines. Wind here is 25-30 with stronger gusts. Temp is quite warm - over 40F
suddenly which means all our snow (3-inches) melted overnight adding to
water levels in streams.

For everyone living east.... it's headed YOUR way. :P

Craig Jungers
Moses Lake, WA

On Dec 3, 2007 8:55 AM, Bradford R. Crain <crainb_at_pdx.edu> wrote:

>   Thought you might enjoy our latest Oregon Coast weather.
> Wind gusts recorded Sunday up to 129 mph in Bay City, with similar
> all along the northern Oregon Coast. Two large storms have converged
> to produce a nearly perfect Sebastian Junger scenario. Coastal towns
> are mostly without power. (Dave Kruger, do you still have internet service
> in Astoria?) Highway 6 between Portland and Tillamook: closed. Highway 18
> between Portland and Lincoln City: closed. Coastal winds diminishing
> today to 80-90 mph. Wilson River RV Park being evacuated. Rivers rising
> all around us. Motorists advised to stay home due to high standing water,
> downed trees, and power lines. Reporter Kimberly Moss had an oak tree
> crash down on her house at 1:00 am. The combination of high tides and
> storm surge may push surf and logs over the coast highway 101 today.
> We'll see later. Schools closed along the coast. Tourists and locals
> at the coast are mostly without power and could be temporarily trapped
> in homes and motels. Casino in Lincoln City has generator power, but
> portion of building has blown away. Supposed to calm down Monday night.
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