A bit chilly in east-central Alaska.

High Wind Watch URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 1245 AM PST Mon Dec 15 2025 San Juan County-Lowlands of Western Whatcom County-Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties-Downtown Everett / Marysville Area-Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area-Eastside-City of Seattle-Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties-Olympia and Southern Puget Sound-Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties-Middle Chehalis River Valley- Willapa and Black Hills-Southern Hood Canal-Northern Hood Canal- Eastern Kitsap County-Port Townsend Area-Western Strait of Juan de Fuca-Foothills of the Western and Southern Olympic Peninsula- Northern Washington Coast-Grays Harbor County Coast-Lower Chehalis River Valley-Island County- Including Chehalis, Port Townsend, Silverdale, Clearwater, Tacoma, Kirkland, Seabeck, Beaver, Lynnwood, Forks, Humptulips, Hoquiam, Ozette, Olympia, Renton, Freeland, Queets, Amanda Park, Kent, Ocean Shores, Newport Hills, Pe Ell, Port Ludlow, Everett, Seattle, Elma, Bremerton, Neah Bay, Quillayute, Anacortes, Snohomish, Joyce, Quinault, Grand Mound, Skokomish, Grisdale, Langley, Bellingham, Bothell, Kenmore, McCleary, Brinnon, La Push, Friday Harbor, Burlington, Montesano, Clallam Bay, Leland, Kingsgate, Aberdeen, Marysville, Mercer Island, Fords Prairie, Lake Stevens, Lacey, Federal Way, Rochester, Quilcene, Tumwater, Edmonds, Richmond Highlands, Westport, Redmond, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Holly, and Sekiu 1245 AM PST Mon Dec 15 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the High Wind Watch, southwest winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to saturated grounds from previous heavy rain, expect more widespread impacts with these winds. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects. Secure outdoor objects. && Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades-Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties-Foothills and Valleys of Central King County-Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties-Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties-Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-Lake Crescent Area Including US 101- Including Darrington, Covington-Sawyer-w, Duvall, Sahalee, North Bend, Granite Falls, Morton, Lea Hill, Pine Lake, Sequim, South Hill, Mossyrock, Enumclaw, Elk Plain, Prairie Ridge, Monroe, Sudden Valley, Mirrormont, Eastgate, and Maple Valley 1245 AM PST Mon Dec 15 2025 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca, Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades, Lake Crescent Area Including US 101, Foothills and Valleys of Central King County, Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties, Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, and Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Saturated soils from heavy rain ahead of the event will make it easier for these winds to create widespread impacts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

So I guess we're tracking the flood and wind potential now. Okay. I still hope and want a ridge to set up at ~150-155 W. Cautiously optimistic. Night Shift 6z GFS in 57 minutes

lol this is insane.

It is normally solid dry ground. It's farmland and homes.