Weather Warnings for Washington

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Washington
Alerts Updated: January 1, 2026, 6:50 am  UTC


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 10:49PM 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...Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 31, 2025, 10:49 pm      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 7:15 am
Area:  Kittitas Valley; Yakima Valley; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 10:49PM 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...From 4 AM Thursday to 1 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 31, 2025, 10:49 pm      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 7:15 am
Area:  Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; North Central Oregon; Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 10:49PM 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...From 4 AM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 31, 2025, 10:49 pm      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 7:15 am
Area:  Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest; Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 10:49PM 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...From 4 AM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 31, 2025, 10:49 pm      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 7:15 am
Area:  Simcoe Highlands


Dense Fog Advisory issued December 31 at 9:19PM 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 Thursday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 31, 2025, 9:19 pm      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 6:00 am


Dense Fog Advisory issued December 31 at 9:19PM 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 Thursday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 31, 2025, 9:19 pm      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 6:00 am
Area:  San Juan County


Special Weather Statement issued December 31 at 8:43PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: Patchy to areas of dense freezing fog will produce localized visibilities of a quarter mile or less along I-84, US 395, US 12, OR 11, OR 207, OR 74, and OR 19 in the lower Columbia Basin and along the foothills of the Blue Mountains. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 31, 2025, 8:43 pm      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 12:30 am
Area:  Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington


Special Weather Statement issued December 31 at 8:04PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: Patchy to areas of dense freezing fog will produce localized visibilities of a quarter mile or less along I-84, US 395, US 12, and OR 11 in the lower Columbia Basin and along the foothills of the Blue Mountains. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 31, 2025, 8:04 pm      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 12:30 am
Area:  Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington


Special Weather Statement issued December 31 at 7:47PM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: Areas of dense fog will produce localized visibilities of a quarter mile or less along Interstate 90 between Moses Lake and Ritzville, SR-17 from Othello to Moses Lake, US-395 from Connell to Ritzville, and SR-26 between Royal City and Dusty. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 31, 2025, 7:47 pm      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 12:30 am
Area:  Washington Palouse; Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 6:19PM 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. * WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday 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:  December 31, 2025, 6:19 pm      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 7:30 am
Area:  Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 6:19PM 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...Quincy, Grand Coulee, Coulee City, Harrington, Ephrata, Moses Lake, Wilbur, Creston, Ritzville, Odessa, and Othello. * WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday 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:  December 31, 2025, 6:19 pm      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 7:30 am
Area:  Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 6:19PM 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...La Crosse. * WHEN...From 2 PM Thursday 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:  December 31, 2025, 6:19 pm      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 7:30 am
Area:  Washington Palouse


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 6:19PM 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, Plain, Holden Village, Leavenworth, and Stehekin. * WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 1 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Freezing rain may lead to very slick conditions on untreated roads and surfaces.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 31, 2025, 6:19 pm      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 7:30 am
Area:  Central Chelan County; Western Chelan County


Air Stagnation Advisory issued December 31 at 2:52PM PST until January 1 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Stagnant conditions will have the potential to trap pollutants near the ground and deteriorate air quality. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, North Central Oregon, Central Oregon, Kittitas Valley, and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...Until noon PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Periods of air stagnation can lead to the buildup of pollutants near the surface, potentially leading to poor air quality.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 31, 2025, 2:52 pm      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; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 12:40PM 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 Thursday 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:  December 31, 2025, 12:40 pm      Expires:  January 1, 2026, 6:00 am
Area:  Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor; Central Columbia River Gorge - SR 14


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