Weather Warnings for Washington

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Washington
Alerts Updated: April 13, 2026, 12:30 am  UTC


Winter Storm Watch issued April 12 at 1:40PM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: A strong weather system will bring snow, possibly heavy at times, to the Western Washington Cascades late Tuesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties, and Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...From late Tuesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 12, 2026, 1:40 pm      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 4:00 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


Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:36PM PDT until April 13 at 5:30AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: ...The Flood Warning remains in effect for the following rivers in Washington... Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * 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 Sunday the stage was 20.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM PDT Sunday was 20.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall below flood stage this afternoon to 20.3 feet late this evening. It will then rise to just below flood stage late tomorrow evening before falling for the remainder of the period. - 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:  April 12, 2026, 12:36 pm      Expires:  April 12, 2026, 11:15 pm
Area:  Chelan, WA


Winter Storm Watch issued April 12 at 12:32PM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 3500 ft. Total snow accumulations between 9 to 18 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Latest guidance suggests the heaviest snow accumulations are forecast over the Cascades from Marion to Lane Counties.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 12, 2026, 12:32 pm      Expires:  April 13, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  North Oregon Cascades; Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County; South Washington Cascades