Weather Warnings for Washington

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Washington
Alerts Updated: December 23, 2025, 10:26 pm  UTC


Coastal Flood Advisory issued December 23 at 2:26PM PST until December 24 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of 1.75 to 2.25 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low- lying coastal areas. * WHERE...San Juan County, Lowlands of Western Whatcom County, Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties, Downtown Everett / Marysville Area, Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area, City of Seattle, Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties and Island County zones. * WHEN...From 6 AM to noon PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding will occur in the hours around the morning high tide.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  December 23, 2025, 2:26 pm      Expires:  December 24, 2025, 3:00 am
Area:  San Juan County


Wind Advisory issued December 23 at 1:57PM PST until December 24 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys and Mountains of Oregon, Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, Willapa Hills and Adjacent River Valleys of Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Saturated soils from recent rains could result in downed trees. Tree branches could be blown down. Isolated to locally widespread power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The peak winds will occur for only 1-3 hours at any given location with gusts of 25-40 mph lasting for another 2-3 hours after. Peak winds will begin in Lane county, moving north into SW Washington through the advisory timeframe. There's a 10% chance of peak wind gusts 60-70 mph through the advisory area.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 23, 2025, 1:57 pm      Expires:  December 24, 2025, 4:00 pm
Area:  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; Inner Portland Metro; East Portland Metro; Outer Southeast Portland Metro; West Central Willamette Valley; East Central Willamette Valley; Benton County Lowlands; Linn County Lowlands; Lane County Lowlands; Clackamas County Cascade Foothills; Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties; Lane County Cascade Foothills; Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands; Willapa Hills; Cowlitz County Lowlands; North Clark County Lowlands; Inner Vancouver Metro; East Clark County Lowlands; South Washington Cascade Foothills


Flood Warning issued December 23 at 1:41PM PST until December 24 at 5:19AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause widespread flooding of pasture lands, with water flowing quickly over West Bourgault Road and Skokomish Valley Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:30 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 16.5 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage late this evening to 16.2 feet late tomorrow morning. It will rise to 16.3 feet late tomorrow evening. It will then fall to 15.9 feet late Thursday evening. It will rise to 16.0 feet Friday afternoon. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 23, 2025, 1:41 pm      Expires:  December 23, 2025, 9:45 pm
Area:  Mason, WA


Special Weather Statement issued December 23 at 12:39PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: ...SNOW ALONG MOUNTAINS PASSES WILL AFFECT HOLIDAY TRAVEL THROUGH WEDNESDAY... A return of an active weather pattern with an associated atmospheric river is expected to impact the Cascades, most notably over the Washington Cascades. Moderate rain favored, with amounts between 0.5-1 inch (60-80% confidence) at the Cascade crest with lesser amounts found at the lower elevations. Precipitation over the Cascades will transition to snow this evening as snow levels drop to 2000-3000 feet. Snowfall totals through Wednesday are favored to be 3-5 inches (60-80% confidence). *For current weather conditions, check weather.gov/pendleton *Current road conditions can be found at wsdot.com *Winter driving tips can be found here: weather.gov/safety/winter
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 23, 2025, 12:39 pm      Expires:  December 24, 2025, 4:15 pm
Area:  Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 23 at 12:31PM PST until December 24 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Freezing rain accumulations between a trace to 0.05 inches expected. * WHERE...Badger Mountain Road, Waterville, and Mansfield. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick. Plan on slippery road conditions. Conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 23, 2025, 12:31 pm      Expires:  December 24, 2025, 9:00 am
Area:  Waterville Plateau


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 23 at 12:31PM PST until December 24 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Boulder Creek Road, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Sherman Pass, and Chesaw Road. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 23, 2025, 12:31 pm      Expires:  December 24, 2025, 9:15 am
Area:  Okanogan Highlands


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 23 at 12:31PM PST until December 24 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Loup Loup Pass, Mazama, Winthrop, Conconully, Twisp, and Methow. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulation in trees can lead downed trees and branches causing property damage and power outages.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 23, 2025, 12:31 pm      Expires:  December 24, 2025, 9:15 am
Area:  Western Okanogan County


Special Weather Statement issued December 23 at 12:08PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: ...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT IN AFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM WEDNESDAY... South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30-40 mph expected (70-90% confidence) with gusts to near 45 mph along the higher elevations. Cross winds are expected through the I-84 corridor during this time. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 23, 2025, 12:08 pm      Expires:  December 24, 2025, 4:00 pm
Area:  Grande Ronde Valley; Wallowa County; Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Ochoco-John Day Highlands; East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades; Central Oregon; Northwest Blue Mountains


High Wind Watch issued December 23 at 7:51AM PST until December 24 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...East to northeast winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph will suddenly shift to southerly Wednesday afternoon with wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts of 50 to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 23, 2025, 7:51 am      Expires:  December 23, 2025, 4:00 pm
Area:  San Juan County


Special Weather Statement issued December 22 at 1:33PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: ...SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT IN AFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM WEDNESDAY... Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30-35 mph expected (60-80% confidence). Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 22, 2025, 1:33 pm      Expires:  December 24, 2025, 4:00 pm
Area:  Wallowa County; Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Ochoco-John Day Highlands; East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades; Northwest Blue Mountains


Special Weather Statement issued December 22 at 12:08PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: ...SNOW ALONG MOUNTAINS PASSES WILL AFFECT HOLIDAY TRAVEL THROUGH WEDNESDAY... A return of an active weather pattern with an associated atmospheric river is expected to impact the Cascades, most notably over the Washington Cascades. Moderate rain favored, with amounts between 0.5-1 inch (60-80% confidence) at the Cascade crest with lesser amounts found at the lower elevations. Precipitation over the Cascades will transition to snow this evening as snow levels drop to 2000-3000 feet. Snowfall totals through Wednesday are favored to be 5-7 inches (60-80% confidence). *For current weather conditions, check weather.gov/pendleton *Current road conditions can be found at wsdot.com *Winter driving tips can be found here: weather.gov/safety/winter
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 22, 2025, 12:08 pm      Expires:  December 25, 2025, 4:00 am
Area:  Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest