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Hydrologic Outlook issued December 22 at 3:20PM PST by NWS Seattle WAESFSEWAn atmospheric river will bring significant rainfall to the OlympicPeninsula Wednesday into Thursday. Widespread rainfall totals of 3to 4 inches are expected in the mountains, with locally over 5inches over the highest peaks are possible. Snow levels will remainaround 4000 to 5000 ft during this time frame.An extended wet period with snow levels above 4000 ft Thursdaythrough next weekend over the Olympics and into portions ofsouthwestern Washington. The area of concern for additional riverflooding impacts may expand east to include rivers in Thurston andLewis counties.Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National WeatherService for additional information.

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High Surf Advisory issued December 22 at 2:44PM PST until December 23 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 18 to 20 feet expected in thesurf zone.* WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast zones.* WHEN...From 5 AM to 9 PM PST Monday.* IMPACTS...Large waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and otherstructures unexpectedly. Localized beach erosion is possible.People can be swept off rocks and jetties, and drown whileobserving high surf.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Waves just offshore on Monday morning areexpected to be of a longer period with a dominant period of 20to 22 seconds. This may enhance the risk for beach erosion andinfrastructure damage on west or southwest facing beaches.Beachgoers should never turn their back on the ocean and remainalert to surf conditions. Avoid walking on area beaches and jetties.Large waves may cause serious injury or sweep people into dangerousseas.Waves with long period can enhance the risk for erosion on beachesand damage to jetties, docks, and other infrastructure near thecoastline as the waves break and run up onto shore.

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