Washington - According to the national weather services out of Seattle and Spokane, winter storm warnings and advisories have been issued for later today into Monday.
Winter Storm Warnings/Advisories Information:
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
including Newhalem, Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, Ashford,
Paradise, and Longmire
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST MONDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 1500 feet. Total snow
accumulations of 15 to 30 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45
mph.
* WHERE...Cascade mountains of Whatcom and Skagit Counties
including the Mount Baker Ski Area. Cascade mountains of Pierce
and Lewis Counties including the Crystal Mountain Ski Area and
Paradise on Mount Rainier. Cascade mountains and valleys of
Snohomish and King Counties including Stevens and Snoqualmie
Pass.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
For the latest road conditions in Washington state, call 5 1 1.
Olympics-
including Hurricane Ridge
408 AM PST Sun Jan 2 2022
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM PST MONDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 2500 feet. Total snow
accumulations of 12 to 30 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55
mph.
* WHERE...Olympic mountains including Hurricane Ridge.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
For the latest road conditions in Washington state, call 5 1 1.
...LOCALIZED BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW SUNDAY INTO MONDAY. ANOTHER
ROUND OF MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW SUNDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY...
Gusty southeast winds will cause drifting snow across the Palouse,
Camas Prairie, and Pomeroy today into Monday. The threat for
blowing and drifting snow will expand north and west toward
Ritzville...Davenport...and Airway Heights Sunday night. Snow that
is on the ground now will drift across roads and possibly cause
significant visibility reductions.
Another round of moderate to locally heavy snow will develop over
the Cascades Sunday afternoon and spread into northeast Washington
and north Idaho by Monday morning.
Central Chelan County-Western Okanogan County-
Including the cities of Winthrop, Plain, Leavenworth, Methow,
Twisp, Loup Loup Pass, Conconully, and Mazama
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM
PST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and
12 inches possible. Ridgetop wind gusts near 35 mph.
* WHERE...Winthrop, Plain, Leavenworth, Methow, Twisp, Loup Loup
Pass, Conconully, and Mazama.
* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 1 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult
to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
...LOCALIZED BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW SUNDAY INTO MONDAY. ANOTHER
ROUND OF MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW SUNDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY...
.Gusty southeast winds will cause drifting snow across the Palouse,
Camas Prairie, and Pomeroy today into Monday. The threat for
blowing and drifting snow will expand north and west toward
Ritzville...Davenport...and Airway Heights Sunday night. Snow that
is on the ground now will drift across roads and possibly cause
significant visibility reductions.
Another round of moderate to locally heavy snow will develop over
the Cascades Sunday afternoon and spread into northeast Washington
and north Idaho by Monday morning.
Wenatchee Area-Waterville Plateau-
Including the cities of Number 1 Canyon, Waterville, Badger
Mountain Road, Cashmere, Mansfield, Pangborn Airport, Chelan,
Number 2 Canyon, Entiat, and Wenatchee
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM
PST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
6 inches.
* WHERE...Number 1 Canyon, Waterville, Badger Mountain Road,
Cashmere, Mansfield, Pangborn Airport, Chelan, Number 2 Canyon,
Entiat, and Wenatchee.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
...LOCALIZED BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW SUNDAY INTO MONDAY. ANOTHER
ROUND OF MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW SUNDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY...
Gusty southeast winds will cause drifting snow across the Palouse,
Camas Prairie, and Pomeroy today into Monday. The threat for
blowing and drifting snow will expand north and west toward
Ritzville...Davenport...and Airway Heights Sunday night. Snow that
is on the ground now will drift across roads and possibly cause
significant visibility reductions.
Another round of moderate to locally heavy snow will develop over
the Cascades Sunday afternoon and spread into northeast Washington
and north Idaho by Monday morning.
Western Chelan County-
Including the cities of Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens
Pass
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 4 PM PST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12
and 24 inches. Wind gusts as high as 35 mph on exposed ridgetops.
* WHERE...Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected over the Cascade
Passes and East Slopes of the Cascades.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Kittitas Valley-Yakima Valley-
Including the cities of Ellensburg, Thorp, Naches, Sunnyside,
Toppenish, and Yakima
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5
inches.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 4 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will begin by Sunday evening
and gradually become heavier overnight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1, or
by visiting online at https://tripcheck.com for Oregon or
https://wsdot.com/travel for Washington.
Other Alerts:
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County-
Admiralty Inlet Area-
Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon,
Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, and Port Townsend
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western
Skagit County and Admiralty Inlet Area.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.
Hood Canal Area-
Including the city of Shelton
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...Hood Canal Area.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.
South Washington Coast-
Including the cities of Long Beach and Ocean Park
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM PST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph
expected.
* WHERE...South Washington Coast.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be accompanied by heavy rain.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.
San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County-
Admiralty Inlet Area-Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM PST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow expected.
* WHERE...San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Eastern
Strait of Juan de Fuca, Western Skagit County and Admiralty
Inlet Area.
* WHEN...From 9 AM to 3 PM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to one and a half feet above ground
level, is possible around high tide. This may lead to flooding
of lots, parks, and roads with isolated road closures possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
North Coast-Central Coast-
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM PST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast.
* WHEN...From 9 AM to 3 PM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to one and a half feet above ground
level, is possible around high tide. This may lead to flooding
of lots, parks, and roads with isolated road closures possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
North Oregon Coast-Central Oregon Coast-South Washington Coast-
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 3 PM PST
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Tidal overflow flooding expected.
* WHERE...In Washington, South Washington Coast. In Oregon,
North Oregon Coast and Central Oregon Coast.
* WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM this
morning to 2 PM PST this afternoon. For the second Coastal
Flood Advisory, from 10 AM to 3 PM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level,
during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near
bays, sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- High tide at Toke Point is forecast to peak near 12.0 feet Sunday
and 12.0 feet Monday around noon both days.
- High tide at Tongue Point in Astoria is forecast to peak near
11.5 feet Sunday and 11.7 feet Monday around noon both days.
- High tide at Garibaldi is forecast to peak near 11 feet
Sunday and 11.2 feet Monday around noon both days.
- High tide at South Beach is forecast to peak near 11.5 feet
Sunday and 12 feet Monday around 11 am both days.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that tidal overflow flooding is
expected. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.
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