Weather Warnings for Washington

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Washington
Alerts Updated: January 18, 2026, 2:33 am  UTC


Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 17 at 6:33PM 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...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of 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 17, 2026, 6:33 pm      Expires:  January 18, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington; Kittitas Valley; Yakima Valley; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington; Simcoe Highlands


Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 17 at 10:42AM 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...Hayden, Grand Coulee, Rockford, Wilbur, Worley, Fairfield, Moses Lake, Waterville, Ephrata, Harrington, Odessa, Post Falls, Airway Heights, Badger Mountain Road, Davenport, Coeur d'Alene, Creston, Coulee City, Mansfield, Ritzville, Quincy, Downtown Spokane, Spokane Valley, Othello, and Cheney. * 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 17, 2026, 10:42 am      Expires:  January 18, 2026, 11:00 am
Area:  Coeur d'Alene Area; Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin; Spokane Area; Waterville Plateau


Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 17 at 10:42AM 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...Tiger, Stehekin, Mazama, Cashmere, Chesaw Road, Bridgeport, Omak, Disautel Pass, Methow, Okanogan, Oroville, Republic, Brewster, Orin-Rice Road, Fruitland, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Number 2 Canyon, Ione, Wauconda, Number 1 Canyon, Inchelium, Holden Village, Conconully, Winthrop, Nespelem, Twisp, Stevens Pass, Wenatchee, Springdale-Hunters Road, Plain, Flowery Trail Road, Boulder Creek Road, Chewelah, Sherman Pass, Leavenworth, Metaline, Kettle Falls, Tonasket, Chelan, Northport, Pangborn Airport, Metaline Falls, Colville, Newport, Entiat, Deer Park, and Loup Loup Pass. * 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 17, 2026, 10:42 am      Expires:  January 18, 2026, 11:00 am
Area:  Northeast Mountains; Okanogan Highlands; Wenatchee Area; Okanogan Valley; Central Chelan County; Western Chelan County; Western Okanogan County