Weather Warnings for Washington

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Washington
Alerts Updated: April 17, 2026, 5:30 am  UTC


Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:29PM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 expected. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 10:29 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington


Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:29PM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 expected. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Kittitas Valley, and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 10:29 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Kittitas Valley; Yakima Valley; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington


Frost Advisory issued April 16 at 9:58PM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 31 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Middle Chehalis River Valley, Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties, Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties, Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties, and Willapa and Black Hills. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 9:58 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties; Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties; Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties; Middle Chehalis River Valley; Willapa and Black Hills


Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 8:37PM PDT until April 17 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Number 2 Canyon, Lewiston, Harrington, Grand Coulee, Chelan, Culdesac, Moses Lake, Number 1 Canyon, Gifford, Pomeroy, Lewiston Grade, Clarkston, Wilbur, Pangborn Airport, Lapwai, Alpowa Summit, Wenatchee, Quincy, Coulee City, Ritzville, Creston, Peck, Othello, Entiat, Ephrata, Cashmere, and Odessa. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 8:37 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 8:00 am
Area:  Lewiston Area; Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties; Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin; Wenatchee Area


Frost Advisory issued April 16 at 8:28PM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...Temperatures of 32 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys and Mountains of Oregon, Eastern Portland/Vancouver Metro, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Central Willamette Valley, Tillamook County Coast, Central Coast of Oregon, Tualatin Valley, Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Willapa Hills, North Clark County Lowlands, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  April 16, 2026, 8:28 pm      Expires:  April 17, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Tillamook County Coast; Central Coast of Oregon; North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands; Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands; North Oregon Coast Range; Central Oregon Coast Range; Lower Columbia River; Tualatin Valley; West Hills and Chehalem Mountains; East Portland Metro; Outer Southeast Portland Metro; West Central Willamette Valley; East Central Willamette Valley; Willapa Hills; Cowlitz County Lowlands; North Clark County Lowlands; East Clark County Lowlands; South Washington Cascade Foothills