Weather Warnings for Washington
| Alerts Updated: April 15, 2026, 6:00 am UTC |
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 10:41PM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton ORSummary: * 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 ORSummary: * 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 |
Freeze Watch issued April 14 at 10:41PM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton ORSummary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.Severity: Severe Effective: April 14, 2026, 10:41 pm Expires: April 15, 2026, 1:00 pm Area: Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Kittitas Valley; Yakima Valley |
Winter Storm Warning issued April 14 at 9:55PM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WASummary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 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...Until 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will be possible for areas above 2500 feet. The heaviest snow will fall tonight through Wednesday morning.Severity: Severe Effective: April 14, 2026, 9:55 pm Expires: April 15, 2026, 6:00 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 |
Winter Storm Warning issued April 14 at 12:46PM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland ORSummary: * WHAT...Heavy snow above 2500 ft. Total snow accumulations between 12 to 22 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Thursday. * 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 14, 2026, 12:46 pm Expires: April 15, 2026, 5:00 am Area: North Oregon Cascades; Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County; South Washington Cascades |
Freeze Watch issued April 14 at 11:09AM PDT until April 16 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WASummary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible. * WHERE...Creston, Pangborn Airport, Number 1 Canyon, Chelan, Wilbur, Grand Coulee, Entiat, Number 2 Canyon, Wenatchee, Quincy, Ritzville, Moses Lake, Harrington, Odessa, Coulee City, Ephrata, Othello, and Cashmere. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.Severity: Severe Effective: April 14, 2026, 11:09 am Expires: April 15, 2026, 2:00 am Area: Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin; Wenatchee Area |
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 11:08AM PDT until April 15 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WASummary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 8 inches for elevations above 4000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 2 inches for elevations below 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Twisp, Methow, Winthrop, Loup Loup Pass, Mazama, and Conconully. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Plan for winter driving conditions.Severity: Moderate Effective: April 14, 2026, 11:08 am Expires: April 15, 2026, 2:00 am Area: Western Okanogan County |
Winter Storm Warning issued April 14 at 11:08AM PDT until April 15 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WASummary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches for elevations above 4000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 3 inches for elevations below 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Expect winter driving conditions.Severity: Severe Effective: April 14, 2026, 11:08 am Expires: April 15, 2026, 2:00 am Area: Western Chelan County |
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 11:08AM PDT until April 15 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WASummary: * WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations 3 to 7 inches. Below 4000 feet snow accumulations up to one inch are possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Chesaw Road, Sherman Pass, Boulder Creek Road, and Highway 20 Wauconda Summit. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Plan for winter driving conditions.Severity: Moderate Effective: April 14, 2026, 11:08 am Expires: April 15, 2026, 2:00 am Area: Okanogan Highlands |
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 10:52AM PDT until April 16 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WASummary: ...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 Thursday 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 9:30 AM PDT Tuesday the stage was 20.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM PDT Tuesday was 20.8 feet. - Forecast...The river will fluctuate between 20.5 to 20.7 feet through Wednesday. It will fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. Another rise to flood stage is possible on April 20th. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodSeverity: Severe Effective: April 14, 2026, 10:52 am Expires: April 15, 2026, 7:15 am Area: Chelan, WA |
