Værmelding for Hotelling Ridge

Flood Watch issued December 27 at 12:57PM PST until December 29 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford ORA series of wet frontal systems will produce periods of moderate toheavy precipitation through this weekend. Significant risesare expected late this week, but especially Saturday night intoearly next week. Forecast precipitation totals from Friday nightthrough Sunday could reach 1 to 3 inches over the west side valleys,with 3 to 6 inches possible in the mountains and along the coast.Up to 8 inches of rain could fall in the Curry coastal ranges.This rainfall will increase the risk for both flash flooding,especially over area burn scars, as well as small stream and riverflooding.* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.* WHERE...Portions of southwest Oregon and northern California. Thisincludes all valleys west of the Cascades and the cities ofRoseburg, Medford, Cave Junction, Grants Pass, Coos Bay, GoldBeach, Yreka and Mount Shasta City.* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occurin poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches maybecome clogged with debris. Area creeks and streams are runninghigh and could flood with more heavy rain.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodYou should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible FloodWarnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be preparedto take action should flooding develop.

National Weather Service