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High Wind Warning as Atmospheric River Hits Pacific Northwest

Forecasters expect the greatest impacts from damaging coastal gusts rather than widespread flooding.

SIERRA MADRE, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: Rain falls during an atmospheric river storm with a sign reading 'Possible Mud Flow' on March 12, 2025 in Sierra Madre, California. Mandatory evacuations are in place in some areas of Sierra Madre which experienced mudflows in the Eaton Fire burn scar during heavy rains last month. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Commuter traffic slows on the Glendale Freeway (State Route 2) as a powerful atmospheric river storm impacts the region on February 13, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. The storm is impacting a widespread swathe of Southern California with some mandatory evacuations ordered over fears of rock slides and debris flows in recent burn scar areas including hillside areas impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The National Weather Service issued a High Wind Warning for the Oregon Coast on Saturday from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., extending into parts of southern Washington with gusts up to 65 mph possible.
  • Coastal stations reported gusts near 50 mph Friday and officials warn that downed trees and power lines could trigger outages and hazardous travel for high-profile vehicles.
  • Heavy rain is spreading across the region, with about 2.25 inches forecast in the Portland area and up to roughly five inches along some coastal areas by early next week.
  • Winter weather advisories cover Cascades passes from Washington to Oregon, where more than a foot of snow could make travel difficult or temporarily impossible.
  • NOAA highlights a Marginal Risk for severe thunderstorms in Oregon on Saturday with brief funnel clouds or a short-lived tornado possible, and utilities such as Pacific Power urge preparedness for up to 72 hours without services.