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Storms Continue Their Attack on Southern California, Southwest

The intensity of the storm now hitting the Southwest was stronger than some hurricanes with a barometric pressure under 29.00 inches of mercury Wednesday.

(LOS ANGELES) - AccuWeather.com reports the last and strongest in the train of Pacific storms will unleash a new round of flooding rain, mudslides, feet of mountain snow, damaging winds and severe thunderstorms on California and the Southwest into Friday.

It is an all out weather war being waged by the atmosphere on the Southwest.

Stronger Storms Bear Down on California, Southwest

Twenty-foot waves will also batter the California coast, leading to over-wash flooding, property damage and severe beach erosion.

(LOS ANGELES) - As the magnitude of storms increases from the Pacific Ocean, the risk to lives and property will escalate into Friday over California and neighboring states. Not counting the latest storm bashing the Southwest Wednesday, one to two additional storms will slam ashore through Friday evening.

The storms will continue to pack high winds, flooding rain, feet of snow in the higher elevations, massive waves and severe thunderstorms over the region during the period.

More Damage, Mudslides, Serious Flooding Threaten West Coast Beaches

Episodes of strong winds will add to the danger.

(STATE COLLLEGE, Pa.) - AccuWeather.com reports Pacific storms, including one today, will continue to target the West this week. Each storm will unleash drenching rain, heavy mountain snow and strong winds. The resultant wind damage, mudslides and flooding could lead to more deadly and destructive consequences.

After Monday's pounding, another Pacific storm will slam onshore today. Two more storms will follow Wednesday into Thursday with the last potentially causing the most problems for Southern California.

Search Launched for Missing Man in Rogue River

Coast Guard, local agencies searching for man spotted in trouble in 48F-50F degree water.

(ASTORIA, Ore.) - The Coast Guard, Curry County Sheriff's Department and Oregon State Police are searching for a man spotted near River Mile 8 in the Rogue River Friday.

Two witnesses reported seeing the man waving a shiny object while clinging to a log in the debris-choked river at approximately 2:30 p.m., according to a statement issued by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Police Say Suspect Hid in Freezing Water to Avoid Capture

Man submerging himself in a creek during multi-agency manhunt west of Winston.

(WINSTON, Ore.) - A 29-year old man was arrested Wednesday afternoon on multiple charges following his attempt to elude in a stolen vehicle and on foot west of Winston, according to Sergeant Steve Mitchell with Oregon State Police.

Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Crash on Highway 20 west of Burns

The victim was a member of the United States Coast Guard. He was in the process of transferring from his duty station in North Bend, Oregon to a duty station in Virginia.

(BURNS, Ore.) - A 19-year old Boise, Idaho resident serving in the United States Coast Guard died late Monday evening or early Tuesday morning following a single-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 20 west of Burns.

On December 29, 2009 at about 7:45 a.m. an Oregon Department of Transportation employee driving along Highway 20 near milepost 116 saw a crashed vehicle off the roadway. Upon checking the crashed vehicle it was discovered a deceased driver was still inside.

Snow and Weather Related Closures in Oregon & SW Washington

We will update this information throughout the night; Interstate 5 in the Portland metro area remains heavily congested.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Closures and delays are pouring in right now from Portland and other parts of Oregon. We will keep a close eye on weather developments and update this information as we move through the night.

Please heed all warnings and suggestions and take the time needed to get anywhere you may have to travel. Also, it is very important to let people know when and where you expect to arrive.

Snow Showers Creating Slick Conditions on Portland Streets

Neighborhood residential streets do not receive treatment in a snow and ice event, and snow and ice removal from sidewalks is the responsibility of the adjacent property owner.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Today's surprise snowfall is creating hazardous driving conditions for Portland motorists all over the city, especially in the West Hills where the Portland Bureau of Transportation is responding to reports of slick streets.

Major arterials are in pretty good condition, with snow melting as vehicles drive over it. Neighborhood sidestreets that are not getting as much traffic are more slick.

Be Prepared for Snow on Sexton, Siskiyou Mountain Passes

Drivers need to be prepared for snow on Sexton and Siskiyou mountain passes in southern Oregon.

(SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS) - Drivers moving between Oregon and California on Interstate 5 will have to be prepared for tough winter driving conditions. ODOT Assistant District Manager Shaun Stephens says chain restrictions are currently not in place but drivers should carry chains and come prepared.

Road condition updates are available at www.Tripcheck.com or by calling 511. Road and weather information can be accessed toll-free within Oregon by dialing (800) 977-ODOT (6368).

OSP Trooper Injured: Patrol Car Struck From Behind on Icy I-84

The trooper was released from an area hospital after treatment for minor injuries and the other vehicle's driver was cited for Careless Driving.

(Hood River, Ore.) - OSP reports a third similar incident in as many weeks, in which an OSP patrol car was struck by another motorist while patrolling the icy roadways of the Columbia River Gorge.

"The OSP trooper was slightly injured and his patrol car damaged Sunday night when he was struck by another vehicle that had lost control near Hood River," Shortt said.