Weather Warnings for Washington

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Washington
Alerts Updated: January 21, 2026, 8:09 pm  UTC


Cold Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 12:08PM PST until January 22 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 expected. * WHERE...North and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon, Portland Metro Hills, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values and very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 21, 2026, 12:08 pm      Expires:  January 22, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  North Oregon Coast Range; Central Oregon Coast Range; West Hills and Chehalem Mountains; Outer Southeast Portland Metro; South Washington Cascade Foothills


Cold Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 12:08PM PST until January 22 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, light winds and limited air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 expected. * WHERE...North and Central Coast Range Valleys of Oregon, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, North Clark County Lowlands, and Inner Vancouver Metro. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until noon PST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Deteriorating air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Wind chill values and very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 21, 2026, 12:08 pm      Expires:  January 22, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands; Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands; Lower Columbia River; Clackamas County Cascade Foothills; Cowlitz County Lowlands; North Clark County Lowlands; Inner Vancouver Metro


Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 21 at 12:08PM PST until January 23 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, light winds and limited air movement will lead to a period of stagnant air conditions. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 expected. * WHERE...North and Central Coast Range Valleys of Oregon, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, North Clark County Lowlands, and Inner Vancouver Metro. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until noon PST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Deteriorating air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Wind chill values and very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 21, 2026, 12:08 pm      Expires:  January 22, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands; Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands; Lower Columbia River; Clackamas County Cascade Foothills; Cowlitz County Lowlands; North Clark County Lowlands; Inner Vancouver Metro