The National Weather Service has issued weather advisories concerning winter weather, wind, and flooding. A winter weather advisory, in effect until 4 PM today, is for 3 to 6 inches of snow in the Cascades down to 2500 feet. The wind advisory will run from 7 PM this evening until noon tomorrow. South winds from 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. These winds could break branches and topple shallow rooted trees and cause power outages. Heavy rain, especially Tuesday into Wednesday morning, could cause flooding along some of the Pierce County rivers. Monitor your local news stations for updated weather information.