Weather Warnings for Washington

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Washington
Alerts Updated: April 15, 2026, 5:16 pm  UTC


Freeze Warning issued April 15 at 10:13AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 15, 2026, 10:13 am      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Kittitas Valley; Yakima Valley


Winter Storm Warning issued April 15 at 9:44AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow above 2500 ft. Additional snow accumulations of up to 1 foot, and total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet at pass level. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 15, 2026, 9:44 am      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 5:00 pm
Area:  North Oregon Cascades; Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County; South Washington Cascades


Freeze Watch issued April 15 at 7:52AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible. * WHERE...Middle Chehalis River Valley, Southern Hood Canal, Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties, Olympia and Southern Puget Sound, and Willapa and Black Hills. * WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 15, 2026, 7:52 am      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 4:00 pm
Area:  Olympia and Southern Puget Sound; Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties; Middle Chehalis River Valley; Willapa and Black Hills; Southern Hood Canal


Winter Storm Warning issued April 15 at 6:40AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties, and Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will continue through this evening. Locally heavier amounts are possible if a Puget Sound Convergence Zone develops and stronger showers remain over the same location for an extended period of time.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 15, 2026, 6:40 am      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 2:45 pm
Area:  Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties; Cascades of Southern King County; Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties


Flood Warning issued April 15 at 4:22AM PDT until April 16 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow 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 3:30 AM PDT Wednesday the stage was 20.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:30 AM PDT Wednesday was 20.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will fluctuate between 20.5 to 20.7 feet through Wednesday. It will fall below flood stage Thursday morning. - 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 15, 2026, 4:22 am      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 6:00 pm
Area:  Chelan, WA


Freeze Warning issued April 15 at 1:12AM PDT until April 16 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 30 degrees expected. * WHERE...Ephrata, Quincy, Entiat, Number 1 Canyon, Wenatchee, Cashmere, Othello, Pangborn Airport, Moses Lake, Chelan, and Number 2 Canyon. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 15, 2026, 1:12 am      Expires:  April 16, 2026, 8:00 am
Area:  Moses Lake Area; Wenatchee Area


Freeze Warning issued April 15 at 1:12AM PDT until April 16 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 28 degrees expected. * WHERE...Creston, Coulee City, Ritzville, Wilbur, Harrington, Grand Coulee, and Odessa. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 15, 2026, 1:12 am      Expires:  April 16, 2026, 8:00 am
Area:  Upper Columbia Basin


Frost Advisory issued April 15 at 12:39AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys and Mountains of Oregon, Tualatin Valley, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, Cowlitz County Lowlands, North Clark County Lowlands, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  April 15, 2026, 12:39 am      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 2:00 pm
Area:  North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands; Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands; North Oregon Coast Range; Central Oregon Coast Range; Tualatin Valley; West Central Willamette Valley; East Central Willamette Valley; Benton County Lowlands; Linn County Lowlands; Lane County Lowlands; Clackamas County Cascade Foothills; Cowlitz County Lowlands; North Clark County Lowlands; South Washington Cascade Foothills


Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 10:41PM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches above 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snowfall amounts are forecast below 4000 feet along I-84 and OR 204. Steady snowfall this evening through Wednesday morning will turn over to snow showers late Wednesday afternoon. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected Wednesday morning and early afternoon.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 14, 2026, 10:41 pm      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Northwest Blue Mountains


Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 10:41PM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 2500 feet with locally higher amounts along the Cascade crest. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snowfall amounts are forecast below 2500 feet along I-90 and US 12. Steady snowfall this afternoon and tonight will turn over to snow showers Wednesday.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 14, 2026, 10:41 pm      Expires:  April 15, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest