Weather Warnings for Washington

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Washington
Alerts Updated: January 17, 2026, 1:08 am  UTC


Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 16 at 5:07PM PST until January 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Stagnant conditions will have potential to trap pollutants near the ground with deteriorated air quality. * WHERE...Wauconda, Omak, Holden Village, Nespelem, Plain, Republic, Metaline Falls, Deer Park, Disautel Pass, Northport, Tiger, Winthrop, Mazama, Okanogan, Oroville, Chesaw Road, Loup Loup Pass, Stevens Pass, Twisp, Sherman Pass, Cashmere, Number 2 Canyon, Ione, Pangborn Airport, Tonasket, Boulder Creek Road, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Newport, Bridgeport, Conconully, Fruitland, Leavenworth, Flowery Trail Road, Brewster, Springdale-Hunters Road, Chewelah, Kettle Falls, Orin-Rice Road, Stehekin, Wenatchee, Colville, Chelan, Methow, Number 1 Canyon, Inchelium, Entiat, and Metaline. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of air stagnation can lead to the buildup of pollutants near the surface.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 16, 2026, 5:07 pm      Expires:  January 17, 2026, 11:00 am
Area:  Northeast Mountains; Okanogan Highlands; Wenatchee Area; Okanogan Valley; Central Chelan County; Western Chelan County; Western Okanogan County


Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 16 at 5:07PM PST until January 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Stagnant conditions will have potential to trap pollutants near the ground with deteriorated air quality. * WHERE...Wilbur, Badger Mountain Road, Mansfield, Airway Heights, Coeur d'Alene, Fairfield, Coulee City, Spokane Valley, Quincy, Othello, Post Falls, Ritzville, Cheney, Creston, Rockford, Waterville, Odessa, Harrington, Worley, Hayden, Grand Coulee, Moses Lake, Downtown Spokane, Davenport, and Ephrata. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of air stagnation can lead to the buildup of pollutants near the surface.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 16, 2026, 5:07 pm      Expires:  January 17, 2026, 11:00 am
Area:  Coeur d'Alene Area; Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin; Spokane Area; Waterville Plateau


Freezing Fog Advisory issued January 16 at 4:51PM PST until January 17 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility as low as one quarter mile or less in freezing fog. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 PM PST Tuesday. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until noon PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 16, 2026, 4:51 pm      Expires:  January 17, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Kittitas Valley; Yakima Valley


Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 16 at 4:51PM PST until January 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility as low as one quarter mile or less in freezing fog. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 PM PST Tuesday. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until noon PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 16, 2026, 4:51 pm      Expires:  January 17, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Kittitas Valley; Yakima Valley


Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 16 at 4:51PM PST until January 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 16, 2026, 4:51 pm      Expires:  January 17, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington; Simcoe Highlands