Western Washington Watches and Warnings

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WHUS76 KSEW 120432
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
832 PM PST SAT FEB 11 2012

PZZ110-121245-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-120213T0600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
832 PM PST SAT FEB 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST SUNDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* COMBINED SEAS...8 OR 9 FT...BUILDING TO 10 FEET DURING THE MAXIMUM EBB CURRENTS.

* FIRST EBB...730 AM SUNDAY.

* SECOND STRONG EBB...745 PM SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT IN OR NEAR HARBOR ENTRANCES.

&&

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WHUS76 KSEW 112237
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
237 PM PST SAT FEB 11 2012

PZZ130-133-150-153-156-170-173-176-112345-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0914.000000T0000Z-120212T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
237 PM PST SAT FEB 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY.

WINDS HAVE EASED BELOW 20 KNOTS AND SWELL HAS FALLEN BELOW 10 FEET.

$$

PZZ110-120645- /O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-120212T1800Z/ GRAYS HARBOR BAR- 237 PM PST SAT FEB 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY...

* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.

* COMBINED SEAS...BUILDING TO 10 FEET DURING THE MAXIMUM EBB CURRENTS.

* FIRST EBB...645 PM TODAY.

* SECOND STRONG EBB...730 AM SUNDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT WAVE CONDITIONS WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT IN OR NEAR HARBOR ENTRANCES.

&&

$$

PZZ132-120000- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0914.000000T0000Z-120212T0000Z/ EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA- 237 PM PST SAT FEB 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

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PZZ134-120000- /O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0916.000000T0000Z-120212T0000Z/ ADMIRALTY INLET- 237 PM PST SAT FEB 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

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WWUS86 KSEW 112012
SABWA

Summary Avalanche Forecast for Olympics and Washington Cascades

Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center Seattle Washington

1212 PM PST Sat Feb 11 2012

This forecast applies to back country avalanche terrain below 7000 feet
and does not apply to developed ski areas or highways.

Avalanche Forecast

Olympics- Washington Cascades-

Saturday: Moderate avalanche danger above about 5000 feet and low
below, decreasing Saturday night.

Sunday: Moderate avalanche danger above about 5000 feet and low below.
Avalanche danger slightly increasing Sunday night.

Snowpack Synopsis

Nearly a week of mild and dry weather came to an end this past
Wednesday when a series of fairly weak systems began to move across the
area. Over the past three days, fluctuating freezing levels and periods
of generally light precipitation including some rain at mid and lower
elevations and small amounts of new snow have contributed to the
current variety of snow surface conditions.

The main thing the recent weather has not contributed to are
substantially increased avalanche dangers. Strong surface or near
surface crusts with only shallow recent snow is maintaining mostly
stable snow.

Saturday

A few light snow showers with generally light winds are expected
Saturday. Decreasing showers with gradual clearing and slight cooling
is expected Saturday night. Only small amounts of new snow are expected
and should not cause an increased avalanche danger. Areas or previous
damp or wet surface snow should further refreeze, become firmer and
strengthen along with the underlying overall stable snow pack expected
in the Olympics and Cascades. Use normal caution on steep lee slopes at
higher elevations where isolated unstable layers are most likely to
persist.

Sunday

Generally dry, partly cloudy and cool weather is expected early Sunday
with light winds. This weather should continue to cause a decreasing
danger as firm surface or near surface crusts with little to shallow
soft snow above should maintain mostly stable snow conditions. A weak
front is expected later Sunday and Sunday night. Only light amounts of
new snow are expected and should only cause a slight increase in
danger, mainly any lee slopes at higher elevations.

NWAC weather data and forecasts are also available by calling
206-526-6677 for Washington, 503-808-2400 for the Mt Hood area, or by
visiting our Web site at www.nwac.us.
Kramer/Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center Seattle Washington

References

1. http://www.nwac.us/



WHUS76 KSEW 111649
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
849 AM PST SAT FEB 11 2012

PZZ110-120100-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-120212T1800Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
849 AM PST SAT FEB 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM
PST SUNDAY...


* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.


* COMBINED SEAS...10 TO 12 FEET TODAY...SUBSIDING TO 8 TO 10 FEET
  TONIGHT.


* FIRST EBB...645 PM TODAY.


* SECOND STRONG EBB...730 AM SUNDAY.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT WAVE CONDITIONS
WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT IN OR NEAR HARBOR ENTRANCES.


&&


$$


PZZ130-132-133-150-153-156-170-173-176-120000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0914.000000T0000Z-120212T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
849 AM PST SAT FEB 11 2012



...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...


* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.


&&


$$


PZZ134-120000-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0916.000000T0000Z-120212T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
849 AM PST SAT FEB 11 2012



...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...


* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...STRONGEST NORTH PART.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.


&&


$$




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WHUS76 KSEW 111022
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
222 AM PST SAT FEB 11 2012

PZZ130-132-133-150-153-156-170-173-176-111830-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0914.000000T0000Z-120212T0000Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
222 AM PST SAT FEB 11 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...


* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.


&&


$$


PZZ134-111830-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0916.000000T0000Z-120212T0000Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
222 AM PST SAT FEB 11 2012



...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...


* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...STRONGEST NORTH PART.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.


&&


$$


PZZ110-111830-
/O.CON.KSEW.RB.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-120212T0600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
222 AM PST SAT FEB 11 2012



...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...


* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.


* COMBINED SEAS...12 TO 14 FT.


* FIRST EBB...645 AM TODAY.


* SECOND STRONG EBB...645 PM TODAY.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT WAVE CONDITIONS
WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT IN OR NEAR HARBOR ENTRANCES.


&&


$$




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WHUS76 KSEW 110453
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA
853 PM PST FRI FEB 10 2012

PZZ156-176-111300-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0914.000000T0000Z-120212T0200Z/
/O.CAN.KSEW.SW.Y.0016.120211T1400Z-120212T0800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER OUT 10 NM-
WATERS FROM POINT GRENVILLE TO CAPE SHOALWATER 10 TO 60 NM-
853 PM PST FRI FEB 10 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST SATURDAY...

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS IS CANCELLED...


THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS CANCELLED THE SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY FOR HAZARDOUS SEAS. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW
IN EFFECT.


* WINDS...EAST TO SOUTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...BECOMING
  SOUTHWESTERLY ON SATURDAY.


* SWELLS...WEST 12 TO 14 FEET.




PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.


&&


$$


PZZ110-111300-
/O.EXT.KSEW.RB.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-120212T0600Z/
GRAYS HARBOR BAR-
853 PM PST FRI FEB 10 2012



...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM
PST SATURDAY...


* BAR CONDITION...ROUGH.


* COMBINED SEAS...12 TO 14 FT.


* FIRST EBB...645 AM SATURDAY.


* SECOND STRONG EBB...645 PM SATURDAY.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR ROUGH BAR MEANS THAT WAVE CONDITIONS
WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO SMALL CRAFT IN OR NEAR HARBOR ENTRANCES.


&&


$$


PZZ132-133-150-153-170-173-111300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0914.000000T0000Z-120212T0200Z/
EAST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
NORTHERN INLAND WATERS INCLUDING THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND OUT 10 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE OUT 10 NM-
WATERS FROM CAPE FLATTERY TO JAMES ISLAND 10 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM JAMES ISLAND TO POINT GRENVILLE 10 TO 60 NM-
853 PM PST FRI FEB 10 2012



...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST
SATURDAY...


* WINDS...EAST TO SOUTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.


&&


$$


PZZ130-111300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0914.000000T0000Z-120211T1400Z/
WEST ENTRANCE U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
853 PM PST FRI FEB 10 2012



...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST
SATURDAY...


* WINDS...EAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS.


* SWELLS...WEST TO 10 FEET...SUBSIDING TO 9 FEET ON SATURDAY.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.


&&


$$


PZZ131-110800-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0914.000000T0000Z-120211T0800Z/
CENTRAL U.S. WATERS STRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA-
853 PM PST FRI FEB 10 2012



...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...


* WINDS...EAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...THEN EASING AFTER MIDNIGHT.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.


&&


$$


PZZ134-111300-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0916.000000T0000Z-120212T0200Z/
ADMIRALTY INLET-
853 PM PST FRI FEB 10 2012



...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST
SATURDAY...


* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS...STRONGEST NORTH PART.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS WAVE CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT.
INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER
VESSELS SHOULD AVOID NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.


&&


$$




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