Weather Warnings for Washington

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Washington
Alerts Updated: January 3, 2026, 1:35 am  UTC


Special Weather Statement issued January 2 at 5:34PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: Patchy dense fog is producing localized visibilities of one- quarter mile or less along US 97, US 197, US 12, OR 11, and OR 207. Fog is expected to continue this evening and tonight. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 2, 2026, 5:34 pm      Expires:  January 2, 2026, 9:00 pm
Area:  Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; North Central Oregon; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington


Special Weather Statement issued January 2 at 5:34PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: Patchy dense fog is producing localized visibilities of one- quarter mile or less along I-90 and US 12. Fog is expected to continue this evening and tonight. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 2, 2026, 5:34 pm      Expires:  January 2, 2026, 9:00 pm
Area:  Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest; Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest


Special Weather Statement issued January 2 at 5:34PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: Patchy dense fog is producing localized visibilities of one- quarter mile or less along I-90, I-82, US 97, and SR 24. Fog is expected to continue this evening and tonight. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 2, 2026, 5:34 pm      Expires:  January 2, 2026, 9:00 pm
Area:  Kittitas Valley; Yakima Valley; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Simcoe Highlands


Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 2 at 2:22PM PST until January 3 at 2:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...Tidal overflow flooding expected. * WHERE...Clatsop and Tillamook Coast, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 2 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level, during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays, sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The tidal gauge at Toke Point has a forecast tides of up to 11.8 feet, while the tidal gauge at Garibaldi has a forecast tide up to 10.8 feet.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  January 2, 2026, 2:22 pm      Expires:  January 3, 2026, 6:30 am
Area:  Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; South Washington Coast


Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 2 at 12:54PM PST until January 3 at 8:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of 2 to 2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low- lying coastal areas. * WHERE...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 4 AM to 8 AM PST Saturday. * 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.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  January 2, 2026, 12:54 pm      Expires:  January 2, 2026, 9:00 pm


Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 2 at 12:54PM PST until January 3 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of 1.5 to 2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding possible. Inundation of 2 to 3 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. * WHERE...San Juan County and Lowlands of Western Whatcom County zones. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM to 9 AM PST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  January 2, 2026, 12:54 pm      Expires:  January 2, 2026, 9:00 pm
Area:  San Juan County


Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 2 at 12:54PM PST until January 3 at 2:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of 2 to 2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low- lying coastal areas. * WHERE...Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca and Western Strait of Juan de Fuca zones. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 2 PM PST Saturday. * 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.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  January 2, 2026, 12:54 pm      Expires:  January 2, 2026, 9:00 pm


Coastal Flood Watch issued January 2 at 12:54PM PST until January 4 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of 1.5 to 2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding possible. Inundation of 2 to 3 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. * WHERE...San Juan County and Lowlands of Western Whatcom County zones. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM to 9 AM PST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 2, 2026, 12:54 pm      Expires:  January 2, 2026, 9:00 pm
Area:  San Juan County


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 2 at 12:07PM PST until January 3 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Clark Fork, Ione, Fruitland, Sandpoint, Athol, Metaline Falls, Boulder Creek Road, Metaline, Inchelium, Flowery Trail Road, Deer Park, Newport, Colville, Eastport, Kettle Falls, Chewelah, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Sherman Pass, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Tiger, Bonners Ferry, Priest River, Chesaw Road, Orin-Rice Road, Wauconda, Republic, Springdale-Hunters Road, and Northport. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 2, 2026, 12:07 pm      Expires:  January 3, 2026, 7:15 am
Area:  Northern Panhandle; Northeast Mountains; Okanogan Highlands


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 2 at 12:07PM PST until January 3 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Stehekin, Holden Village, Plain, Stevens Pass, and Leavenworth. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 2, 2026, 12:07 pm      Expires:  January 3, 2026, 7:15 am
Area:  Central Chelan County; Western Chelan County


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 2 at 12:07PM PST until January 3 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Mansfield, Waterville, and Badger Mountain Road. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Expect slick conditions on untreated roads and surfaces.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 2, 2026, 12:07 pm      Expires:  January 3, 2026, 7:15 am
Area:  Waterville Plateau