Weather Warnings for Washington

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Washington
Alerts Updated: May 16, 2026, 5:50 am  UTC


Winter Weather Advisory issued May 15 at 9:38PM PDT until May 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected above 4500 feet. Total snow accumulations between 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. In Washington, Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, especially on bridges and overpasses.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  May 15, 2026, 9:38 pm      Expires:  May 16, 2026, 8:00 am
Area:  East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades; Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest


Winter Weather Advisory issued May 15 at 8:54PM PDT until May 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 4 to 8 inches, highest amounts at Government Camp. 12 to 18 inches of snow expected above 5000 to 5500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  May 15, 2026, 8:54 pm      Expires:  May 16, 2026, 11:00 am
Area:  North Oregon Cascades; Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County; South Washington Cascades


Winter Weather Advisory issued May 15 at 4:57PM PDT until May 17 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...Snow showers expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches above 4000 feet, with higher amounts possible in the high terrain. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Olympics, Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties, and Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Late season snow showers in the mountains may impact those enjoying outdoor recreation in the mountains above 4000 feet Friday through Saturday night. Warm road temperatures may limit roadway accumulations. However, temporary road accumulations will be possible in heavy snow showers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect cold conditions in the mountains. The highest chances for heavy showers will occur Friday afternoon and again Saturday afternoon. These showers could be accompanied by lighting and small hail.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  May 15, 2026, 4:57 pm      Expires:  May 16, 2026, 1:00 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; Olympics


Flood Warning issued May 15 at 12:04PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. .Warm temperatures will melt high mountain snowpack and increase river flows. For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecast to continue. * WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin. * WHEN...Until further notice. * 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 11:30 AM PDT Friday the stage was 21.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM PDT Friday was 21.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to gradually recede through the next couple of days, dropping below flood stage by May 17. It is forecasted to rise back above flood stage on May 20. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.5 feet on 05/12/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  May 15, 2026, 12:04 pm      Expires:  May 16, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Chelan, WA


Winter Weather Advisory issued May 15 at 10:07AM PDT until May 16 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected Above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Stevens Pass. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Expect slippery road conditions over Stevens Pass Friday Night into Saturday morning due to periods of moderate to heavy snow showers. In addition, late season snow showers in the mountains may impact those enjoying outdoor recreation in the mountains above 4000 feet.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  May 15, 2026, 10:07 am      Expires:  May 15, 2026, 11:15 pm
Area:  Western Chelan County