Weather Warnings for Washington

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Washington
Alerts Updated: April 15, 2026, 8:25 am  UTC


Winter Storm Warning issued April 15 at 1:25AM PDT until April 15 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Stevens Pass, Stehekin, and Holden Village. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Expect winter driving conditions.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 15, 2026, 1:25 am      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Western Chelan County


Winter Weather Advisory issued April 15 at 1:25AM PDT until April 15 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Snow elevations above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Chesaw Road, Sherman Pass, Boulder Creek Road, and Highway 20 Wauconda Summit. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan for winter driving conditions.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 15, 2026, 1:25 am      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Okanogan Highlands


Freeze Warning issued April 15 at 1:19AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 15, 2026, 1:19 am      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Kittitas Valley; Yakima Valley


Freeze Warning issued April 15 at 1:12AM PDT until April 16 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 28 degrees expected. * WHERE...Creston, Coulee City, Ritzville, Wilbur, Harrington, Grand Coulee, and Odessa. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 15, 2026, 1:12 am      Expires:  April 16, 2026, 8:00 am
Area:  Upper Columbia Basin


Freeze Warning issued April 15 at 1:12AM PDT until April 16 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 30 degrees expected. * WHERE...Ephrata, Quincy, Entiat, Number 1 Canyon, Wenatchee, Cashmere, Othello, Pangborn Airport, Moses Lake, Chelan, and Number 2 Canyon. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 15, 2026, 1:12 am      Expires:  April 16, 2026, 8:00 am
Area:  Moses Lake Area; Wenatchee Area


Frost Advisory issued April 15 at 12:39AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys and Mountains of Oregon, Tualatin Valley, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, Cowlitz County Lowlands, North Clark County Lowlands, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  April 15, 2026, 12:39 am      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 2:00 pm
Area:  North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands; Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands; North Oregon Coast Range; Central Oregon Coast Range; Tualatin Valley; West Central Willamette Valley; East Central Willamette Valley; Benton County Lowlands; Linn County Lowlands; Lane County Lowlands; Clackamas County Cascade Foothills; Cowlitz County Lowlands; North Clark County Lowlands; South Washington Cascade Foothills


Winter Storm Warning issued April 15 at 12:39AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow above 2500 ft. Total snow accumulations between 12 to 22 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 15, 2026, 12:39 am      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 2:00 pm
Area:  North Oregon Cascades; Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County; South Washington Cascades


Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 10:41PM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 2500 feet with locally higher amounts along the Cascade crest. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snowfall amounts are forecast below 2500 feet along I-90 and US 12. Steady snowfall this afternoon and tonight will turn over to snow showers Wednesday.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 14, 2026, 10:41 pm      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest


Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 10:41PM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches above 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snowfall amounts are forecast below 4000 feet along I-84 and OR 204. Steady snowfall this evening through Wednesday morning will turn over to snow showers late Wednesday afternoon. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected Wednesday morning and early afternoon.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 14, 2026, 10:41 pm      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Northwest Blue Mountains


Winter Storm Warning issued April 14 at 9:55PM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties, and Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will be possible for areas above 2500 feet. The heaviest snow will fall tonight through Wednesday morning.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 14, 2026, 9:55 pm      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 6:00 am
Area:  Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties; Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties; Cascades of Southern King County; Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties


Flood Warning issued April 14 at 10:52AM PDT until April 16 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road inundated at northern end. Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. Water begins damaging Wood Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM PDT Tuesday the stage was 20.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM PDT Tuesday was 20.8 feet. - Forecast...The river will fluctuate between 20.5 to 20.7 feet through Wednesday. It will fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. Another rise to flood stage is possible on April 20th. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 14, 2026, 10:52 am      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 7:15 am
Area:  Chelan, WA