Weather Warnings for Washington

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Washington
Alerts Updated: March 9, 2026, 9:12 pm  UTC


Winter Storm Watch issued March 9 at 2:12PM PDT until March 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Stehekin, Stevens Pass, and Holden Village. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. Snow load may result in tree damage and power outages.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 9, 2026, 2:12 pm      Expires:  March 10, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Western Chelan County


Winter Storm Warning issued March 9 at 2:12PM PDT until March 10 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Stehekin, Stevens Pass, and Holden Village. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. Snow load may result in tree damage and power outages.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 9, 2026, 2:12 pm      Expires:  March 10, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Western Chelan County


Winter Storm Warning issued March 9 at 1:58PM PDT until March 13 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph rest of today. Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph 11 pm Wednesday to 5 pm Thursday. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 8 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong winter storm will bring heavy mountain snow Tuesday night through Friday morning. There is a lull expected which will occur late Wednesday morning through early Thursday morning as snow levels rise bringing a wintery mix or rain before decreasing Thursday returning heavy snow to pass-level.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 9, 2026, 1:58 pm      Expires:  March 10, 2026, 8:00 am
Area:  Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest


Winter Weather Advisory issued March 9 at 1:58PM PDT until March 10 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph rest of today. Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph 11 pm Wednesday to 5 pm Thursday. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 8 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong winter storm will bring heavy mountain snow Tuesday night through Friday morning. There is a lull expected which will occur late Wednesday morning through early Thursday morning as snow levels rise bringing a wintery mix or rain before decreasing Thursday returning heavy snow to pass-level.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 9, 2026, 1:58 pm      Expires:  March 10, 2026, 8:00 am
Area:  Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest


Winter Weather Advisory issued March 9 at 1:48PM PDT until March 10 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected above 2000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected above 2500 ft. Total snow accumulations up to 12 to 18 inches. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 5 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall rates between 5 AM and 5 PM Wednesday.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 9, 2026, 1:48 pm      Expires:  March 10, 2026, 2:00 am
Area:  South Washington Cascades


Winter Storm Warning issued March 9 at 1:48PM PDT until March 11 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected above 2000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected above 2500 ft. Total snow accumulations up to 12 to 18 inches. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 5 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall rates between 5 AM and 5 PM Wednesday.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 9, 2026, 1:48 pm      Expires:  March 10, 2026, 2:00 am
Area:  South Washington Cascades


Winter Weather Advisory issued March 9 at 1:42PM PDT until March 10 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected primarily Wednesday afternoon and evening. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 feet possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, continued heavy snow is possible. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties and Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. The strongest winds will peak Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur over the passes on Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 9, 2026, 1:42 pm      Expires:  March 9, 2026, 9:45 pm
Area:  Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties; Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties


Winter Weather Advisory issued March 9 at 1:42PM PDT until March 10 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, continued snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night. Total snow accumulations up to 2 feet. For the Winter Storm Watch, continuing heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 4 feet possible. * WHERE...Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties and Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday with the strongest winds peaking late Wednesday night. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower elevations up to and including Snoqualmie Pass may transition over to rain late Wednesday as snow levels briefly rise before lowering again Thursday. The strongest winds will peak Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 9, 2026, 1:42 pm      Expires:  March 9, 2026, 9:45 pm
Area:  Cascades of Southern King County; Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties


Winter Weather Advisory issued March 9 at 1:42PM PDT until March 10 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 1 to 4 inches overnight into Tuesday morning. * WHERE...Lake Crescent Area Including US 101 and Western Strait of Juan de Fuca. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Daytime temperatures above freezing will help to limit snow accumulation during the day and melt any snow on the ground.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 9, 2026, 1:42 pm      Expires:  March 9, 2026, 9:45 pm
Area:  Western Strait of Juan de Fuca; Lake Crescent Area Including US 101


Winter Weather Advisory issued March 9 at 1:42PM PDT until March 10 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 1 to 4 inches overnight into Tuesday morning. * WHERE...Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest amounts will be in the highest elevations closest to the mountains.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 9, 2026, 1:42 pm      Expires:  March 9, 2026, 9:45 pm
Area:  Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties


Blizzard Warning issued March 9 at 1:42PM PDT until March 11 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected primarily Wednesday afternoon and evening. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 feet possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, continued heavy snow is possible. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties and Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. The strongest winds will peak Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur over the passes on Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  March 9, 2026, 1:42 pm      Expires:  March 9, 2026, 9:45 pm
Area:  Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties; Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties


Blizzard Warning issued March 9 at 1:42PM PDT until March 11 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, continued snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night. Total snow accumulations up to 2 feet. For the Winter Storm Watch, continuing heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 4 feet possible. * WHERE...Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties and Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday with the strongest winds peaking late Wednesday night. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower elevations up to and including Snoqualmie Pass may transition over to rain late Wednesday as snow levels briefly rise before lowering again Thursday. The strongest winds will peak Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  March 9, 2026, 1:42 pm      Expires:  March 9, 2026, 9:45 pm
Area:  Cascades of Southern King County; Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties


Blizzard Warning issued March 9 at 1:42PM PDT until March 11 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, continued heavy snow possible. * WHERE...Olympics. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday with winds peaking Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  March 9, 2026, 1:42 pm      Expires:  March 9, 2026, 9:45 pm
Area:  Olympics


Winter Storm Watch issued March 9 at 1:42PM PDT until March 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, continued heavy snow possible. * WHERE...Olympics. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday with winds peaking Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 9, 2026, 1:42 pm      Expires:  March 9, 2026, 9:45 pm
Area:  Olympics


Winter Storm Warning issued March 9 at 1:42PM PDT until March 10 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected primarily Wednesday afternoon and evening. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 feet possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, continued heavy snow is possible. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties and Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. The strongest winds will peak Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur over the passes on Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 9, 2026, 1:42 pm      Expires:  March 9, 2026, 9:45 pm
Area:  Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties; Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties


Winter Storm Watch issued March 9 at 1:42PM PDT until March 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 11 inches. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected primarily Wednesday afternoon and evening. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 feet possible. For the Winter Storm Watch, continued heavy snow is possible. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties and Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. The strongest winds will peak Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur over the passes on Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 9, 2026, 1:42 pm      Expires:  March 9, 2026, 9:45 pm
Area:  Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties; Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties


Winter Storm Watch issued March 9 at 1:42PM PDT until March 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, continued snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night. Total snow accumulations up to 2 feet. For the Winter Storm Watch, continuing heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 4 feet possible. * WHERE...Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties and Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday with the strongest winds peaking late Wednesday night. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower elevations up to and including Snoqualmie Pass may transition over to rain late Wednesday as snow levels briefly rise before lowering again Thursday. The strongest winds will peak Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 9, 2026, 1:42 pm      Expires:  March 9, 2026, 9:45 pm
Area:  Cascades of Southern King County; Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties


Hydrologic Outlook issued March 9 at 11:01AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: ESFSEW Moderate to heavy rainfall will force rises on the rivers this week with flooding possible on the Chehalis River, Newaukum River and the Skookumchuck River near Bucoda, Washington. Rivers will crest late this week or weekend. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  March 9, 2026, 11:01 am      Expires:  March 10, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Grays Harbor, WA; Lewis, WA; Thurston, WA


Flood Watch issued March 9 at 10:27AM PDT until March 12 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall over the Olympics will force rises on the Skokomish River with flooding possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 9, 2026, 10:27 am      Expires:  March 9, 2026, 11:30 pm
Area:  Mason, WA


Flood Warning issued March 8 at 3:58PM PDT until March 9 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected for the lower Stehekin Valley. * WHERE...A portion of North Central Washington, including the following county, Chelan. * WHEN...Until 600 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...When the Stehekin River gauge hits 19.3 feet, water breaches the river bank. At 20 feet, water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road is beginning to flood in places at the northern end. Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. At 20.5 feet, water begins to damage Wood Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 351 PM PDT, The Stehekin River is currently above Action Stage. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 0.2 and 0.3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.1 to 0.25 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Company Creek Campground. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 8, 2026, 3:58 pm      Expires:  March 9, 2026, 6:00 pm
Area:  Chelan, WA