Weather Warnings for Washington

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Washington
Alerts Updated: March 13, 2026, 12:00 am  UTC


Winter Weather Advisory issued March 12 at 4:02PM PDT until March 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected for the Palouse along and east of Highway 195. Total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. * WHERE...Potlatch, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Colfax, Uniontown, Moscow, Genesee, Pullman, Rosalia, and Plummer. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 12, 2026, 4:02 pm      Expires:  March 13, 2026, 5:15 am
Area:  Idaho Palouse; Washington Palouse


Winter Weather Advisory issued March 12 at 4:02PM PDT until March 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations around 2 to 8 inches. Greatest amounts expected for Blewett Pass. * WHERE...Leavenworth and Plain. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Expect winter travel conditions.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 12, 2026, 4:02 pm      Expires:  March 13, 2026, 5:15 am
Area:  Central Chelan County


Winter Storm Warning issued March 12 at 4:02PM PDT until March 14 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 8 and 22 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Holden Village and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 12, 2026, 4:02 pm      Expires:  March 13, 2026, 5:15 am
Area:  Western Chelan County


Flood Watch issued March 12 at 3:56PM PDT until March 14 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Oregon, including the following areas, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, Clatsop County Coast, East Central Willamette Valley, East Portland Metro, Inner Portland Metro, Lower Columbia River, North Oregon Coast Range, North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, Outer Southeast Portland Metro, Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Tillamook County Coast, Tualatin Valley, West Central Willamette Valley, West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor and West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft and southwest Washington, including the following areas, Cowlitz County Lowlands, East Clark County Lowlands, Inner Vancouver Metro, North Clark County Lowlands, South Washington Cascade Foothills, West Columbia River Gorge SR 14 Corridor, Willapa Hills and Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. Landslides and debris flows are possible during this flood event. People, structures, and roads located below steep slopes, in canyons, and near the mouths of canyons may be at serious risk from rapidly moving landslides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 12, 2026, 3:56 pm      Expires:  March 13, 2026, 5:30 am
Area:  Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands; North Oregon Coast Range; Lower Columbia River; Tualatin Valley; West Hills and Chehalem Mountains; Inner Portland Metro; East Portland Metro; Outer Southeast Portland Metro; West Central Willamette Valley; East Central Willamette Valley; West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft; West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor; Clackamas County Cascade Foothills; Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands; Willapa Hills; Cowlitz County Lowlands; North Clark County Lowlands; Inner Vancouver Metro; East Clark County Lowlands; South Washington Cascade Foothills; West Columbia River Gorge - SR 14


Flood Warning issued March 12 at 3:30PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County. .Heavy precipitation over the south slopes has caused the Skokomish river to rise above flood stage. The river will drop below flood stage later this afternoon. Precipitation early next week could cause additional flooding on the river. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause widespread flooding of pasture lands, with water flowing quickly over West Bourgault Road and Skokomish Valley Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 PM PDT Thursday the stage was 16.3 feet. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet. - Forecast...The river crested around 16.9 feet this morning. It will continue to fall below flood stage later this afternoon/evening. The river may rise above flood stage again early next week. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 12, 2026, 3:30 pm      Expires:  March 12, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  Mason, WA


Flood Watch issued March 12 at 3:25PM PDT until March 14 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: Atmospheric river could bring up to 3 inches rain to the area. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rain is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Idaho, including the following counties, Latah, Lewis and Nez Perce and Southeast Washington, including the following counties, Asotin, Garfield and Whitman. * WHEN...From 11 PM PDT this evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Atmospheric river will bring heavy rain to the area through Saturday. Most locations can expect one to two inches with low chance of 3 inches. Precipitation in the form of snow may limit the flooding potential. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 12, 2026, 3:25 pm      Expires:  March 13, 2026, 4:30 am
Area:  Latah, ID; Lewis, ID; Nez Perce, ID; Asotin, WA; Garfield, WA; Whitman, WA


Flood Watch issued March 12 at 3:15PM PDT until March 14 at 12:07PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: ...The National Weather Service in Spokane WA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Idaho...Washington... Paradise Creek at Moscow affecting Latah and Whitman Counties. For the Paradise Creek ...including Moscow...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Paradise Creek at Moscow. * WHEN...From Friday morning to early Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.2 feet, Water will be out of the creek at the intersection of Bridge Street and Hillcrest Drive and may also be flowing into the intersection at this stage. Flooding near Damen Street. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:45 PM PDT Thursday the stage was 7.6 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 9.2 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 12, 2026, 3:15 pm      Expires:  March 13, 2026, 4:15 am
Area:  Latah, ID; Whitman, WA


Flood Watch issued March 12 at 3:14PM PDT until March 15 at 1:46AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: ...The National Weather Service in Spokane WA has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Idaho...Washington... Palouse River near Potlatch affecting Latah and Whitman Counties. For the Palouse River...including Palouse, Potlatch...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Palouse River near Potlatch. * WHEN...From late Friday night to early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Water will be up to the back door at the city shop in Palouse. Water will approach the home on Main Street near Hayton Greene Park. Lions Club Park in Palouse will be submerged and water will be around the playground at the Hayton Greene Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 PM PDT Thursday the stage was 9.3 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 12, 2026, 3:14 pm      Expires:  March 13, 2026, 4:15 am
Area:  Latah, ID; Whitman, WA


Winter Storm Warning issued March 12 at 2:46PM PDT until March 14 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected beginning later today continuing through Friday. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet with up to 4 feet possible on Mount Rainier. * 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 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible especially this afternoon through Friday evening.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 12, 2026, 2:46 pm      Expires:  March 12, 2026, 11:15 pm
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 March 12 at 2:46PM PDT until March 14 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 20 inches. * WHERE...Olympics. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 12, 2026, 2:46 pm      Expires:  March 12, 2026, 11:15 pm
Area:  Olympics


Hydrologic Outlook issued March 12 at 2:09PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: ESFPDT Heavy rain and mountain snow through Friday evening followed by unusually warm temperatures this weekend will lead to high water levels on many mountain streams and rivers. Currently the Grande Ronde River at Troy, the Umatilla River at Gibbon, the Walla Walla River at Touchet, The Klickitat River near Pitt and the Naches River at Naches are all forecast to reach Action Stage by Friday evening and continue into the weekend before receding in the late weekend or early next week. At this time, these locations are not expected to reach minor flood stage. Other streams and rivers will have rises but remain within their banks. There is some uncertainty in the rain and snow amounts through tomorrow and temperatures this weekend but confidence in river levels is good (60-80%). Additionally, water temperatures have dropped to the lower 40s, so the chances of hypothermia will be increased for anyone falling into rivers or streams.
Severity:  Unknown    Effective:  March 12, 2026, 2:09 pm      Expires:  March 13, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Wallowa County; Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington; Simcoe Highlands; Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest; Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest


Winter Storm Warning issued March 12 at 1:59PM PDT until March 14 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 12, 2026, 1:59 pm      Expires:  March 13, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest


Winter Storm Warning issued March 12 at 1:59PM PDT until March 13 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 7 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 12, 2026, 1:59 pm      Expires:  March 13, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest


Winter Storm Warning issued March 12 at 1:59PM PDT until March 13 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected Above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 12, 2026, 1:59 pm      Expires:  March 13, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Northwest Blue Mountains


Winter Storm Warning issued March 12 at 1:49PM PDT until March 13 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3000 to 3500ft. Additional snow accumulations up to 7 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible along the crests. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 12, 2026, 1:49 pm      Expires:  March 13, 2026, 2:00 am
Area:  South Washington Cascades


Flood Warning issued March 12 at 11:19AM PDT until March 14 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Summary: * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected for the lower Stehekin Valley. * WHERE...A portion of North Central Washington, including Chelan county. * WHEN...Until 800 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...When the Stehekin River gauge hits 19.3 feet, water breaches the river bank. At 20 feet, water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road is beginning to flood in places at the northern end. Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. At 20.5 feet, water begins to damage Wood Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1114 AM PDT, the Stehekin River was above Action Stage (19.5 feet). Flooding is ongoing or expected the warned area. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area through Saturday evening. A period of moderate to heavy rain and high winds will lead to snowmelt. Another peak of 19.8 feet is forecast Friday morning before receeding below Action stage Sunday. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Company Creek Campground. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 12, 2026, 11:19 am      Expires:  March 14, 2026, 8:00 pm
Area:  Chelan, WA


Flood Watch issued March 12 at 11:12AM PDT until March 15 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Summary: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington, including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Grays Harbor. In west central Washington, Lewis and Thurston. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moderate to heavy rainfall from a weak atmospheric river will keep rivers on the Chehalis, Newaukum, and the Skookumchuck running near flood stage Friday through Sunday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 12, 2026, 11:12 am      Expires:  March 13, 2026, 12:15 am
Area:  Grays Harbor, WA; Lewis, WA; Thurston, WA