Weather Warnings for Washington

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Washington
Alerts Updated: January 1, 2026, 3:24 pm  UTC


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 1 at 7:24AM PST until January 2 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Light freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Pomeroy and La Crosse. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Freezing rain may lead to very slick conditions on untreated roads and surfaces.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 1, 2026, 7:24 am      Expires:  January 2, 2026, 4:00 am
Area:  Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties; Washington Palouse


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 1 at 7:24AM PST until January 2 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Mixed precipitation of freezing rain, rain, and snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one half inch and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Wilbur, Ephrata, Coulee City, Odessa, Harrington, Grand Coulee, Othello, Quincy, Creston, Moses Lake, and Ritzville. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Freezing rain may lead to very slick conditions on untreated roads and surfaces.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 1, 2026, 7:24 am      Expires:  January 2, 2026, 4:00 am
Area:  Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 1 at 7:24AM PST until January 2 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 inches and ice accumulations between a light glaze and one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Stevens Pass, Leavenworth, Holden Village, Plain, and Stehekin. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest travel information in Washington, go to https://wsdot.wa. gov/travel
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 1, 2026, 7:24 am      Expires:  January 2, 2026, 4:00 am
Area:  Central Chelan County; Western Chelan County


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 1 at 7:17AM PST until January 2 at 1:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of a light glaze to one-tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, and North Central Oregon. * WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 1, 2026, 7:17 am      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 3:30 pm
Area:  Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; North Central Oregon; Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 1 at 7:17AM PST until January 2 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 1, 2026, 7:17 am      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 3:30 pm
Area:  Kittitas Valley; Yakima Valley; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 1 at 7:17AM PST until January 2 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total ice accumulations of a light glaze to one-tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Upper and Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 1, 2026, 7:17 am      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 3:30 pm
Area:  Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest; Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 1 at 7:17AM PST until January 2 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of a light glaze to one-tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 1, 2026, 7:17 am      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 3:30 pm
Area:  Simcoe Highlands


Dense Fog Advisory issued January 1 at 5:31AM PST until January 1 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thin layer of black ice possible on roadways where temperatures are below freezing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 1, 2026, 5:31 am      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 10:00 am


Dense Fog Advisory issued January 1 at 5:31AM PST until January 1 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties, Lowlands of Western Whatcom County, San Juan County, and Downtown Everett / Marysville Area. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thin layer of black ice possible on roadways where temperatures are below freezing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 1, 2026, 5:31 am      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  San Juan County


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 1 at 2:03AM PST until January 2 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Central Columbia River Gorge. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The best chances for freezing rain accumulation will occur around the Hood River and White Salmon area.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 1, 2026, 2:03 am      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor; Central Columbia River Gorge - SR 14


Freezing Fog Advisory issued January 1 at 12:41AM PST until January 1 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter to one half mile in freezing fog. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Roadways could become slippery and sidewalks may be slick in spots.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 1, 2026, 12:41 am      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Lower Columbia Basin of Washington


Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 1 at 12:41AM PST until January 1 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter to one half mile in freezing fog. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Roadways could become slippery and sidewalks may be slick in spots.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 1, 2026, 12:41 am      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Lower Columbia Basin of Washington


Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 1 at 12:41AM PST until January 1 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, North Central Oregon, Central Oregon, Kittitas Valley, and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 1, 2026, 12:41 am      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; North Central Oregon; Central Oregon; Kittitas Valley; Yakima Valley; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington


Air Stagnation Advisory issued December 29 at 11:45AM PST until January 1 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Stagnant conditions will have potential to trap pollutants near the ground with deteriorated air quality. * WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until noon PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Periods of air stagnation can lead to the buildup of pollutants near the surface.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 29, 2025, 11:45 am      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Central Panhandle Mountains; Lewiston Area; Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties; Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties; Spokane Area; Northeast Mountains; Okanogan Highlands; Wenatchee Area; Okanogan Valley; Central Chelan County; Western Chelan County; Western Okanogan County