Weather Warnings for Washington

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Washington
Alerts Updated: January 11, 2026, 12:21 pm  UTC


Freezing Fog Advisory issued January 11 at 4:21AM PST until January 11 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Visibility one mile or less in freezing fog. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 11, 2026, 4:21 am      Expires:  January 11, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Kittitas Valley


Hydrologic Outlook issued January 11 at 3:40AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: ESFSEW Moderate to heavy precipitation is expected over the Olympics and northern and central Washington Cascades through early Tuesday morning. Precipitation amounts of 2 to as much as 5 inches is forecast for this time frame. Snow levels rising to 7000 to 7500 feet by Monday morning. Rivers in the outlook area will begin rising today and will crest later Monday into Tuesday. Current forecasts have numerous rivers cresting in action stage. A small increase in the forecast precipitation amounts could push some river forecasts above flood stage. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National weather Service for additional information.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  January 11, 2026, 3:40 am      Expires:  January 11, 2026, 5:00 pm
Area:  Clallam, WA; King, WA; Skagit, WA; Snohomish, WA; Whatcom, WA


Flood Warning issued January 11 at 3:05AM PST until January 13 at 7:50PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: ...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Moderate to heavy rain will continue over the Olympics into Monday. This will push the skokomish River above flood stage later today. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...From this afternoon to Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 AM PST Sunday the stage was 15.3 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 17.7 feet late Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  January 11, 2026, 3:05 am      Expires:  January 11, 2026, 11:15 am
Area:  Mason, WA


Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 11 at 12:54AM PST until January 16 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...Light winds and limited air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. * WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Tualatin Valley, Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Inner Portland Metro, North Clark County Lowlands, and Inner Vancouver Metro. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Deteriorating air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 11, 2026, 12:54 am      Expires:  January 12, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Tualatin Valley; West Hills and Chehalem Mountains; Inner Portland Metro; West Central Willamette Valley; East Central Willamette Valley; Benton County Lowlands; Linn County Lowlands; Lane County Lowlands; North Clark County Lowlands; Inner Vancouver Metro


Beach Hazards Statement issued January 10 at 1:27PM PST until January 12 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks, logs, and jetties. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 10, 2026, 1:27 pm      Expires:  January 12, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; Central Coast of Oregon; South Washington Coast