Weather Warnings for Washington

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Washington
Alerts Updated: December 30, 2025, 6:00 pm  UTC


Air Stagnation Advisory issued December 30 at 9:05AM 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 30, 2025, 9:05 am      Expires:  December 30, 2025, 11:00 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


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