NOAA Current Watches-WA

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 15 to 20 degrees expected. * WHERE...Western Whatcom County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure and will impact vulnerable populations such as the homeless, pets, and those without adequate access to heating. Cold Weather Advisory 2025-01-18T03:04:00-08:00 2025-01-18T03:04:00-08:00 2025-01-18T03:04:00-08:00 2025-01-18T10:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Western Whatcom County SAME 053073 UGC WAZ503 AWIPSidentifier NPWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS76 KSEW 181104 NWSheadline COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250118T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-18T18:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.5972e91741f152add0fa26a455e742a4be974dce.001.1,2025-01-17T15:34:00-08:00

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 15 to 20 degrees expected. * WHERE...Western Whatcom County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures will impact vulnerable populations such as the homeless, pets, and those without adequate access to heating. Cold Weather Advisory 2025-01-17T19:52:00-08:00 2025-01-17T19:52:00-08:00 2025-01-17T21:00:00-08:00 2025-01-18T04:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Western Whatcom County SAME 053073 UGC WAZ503 AWIPSidentifier NPWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS76 KSEW 180352 NWSheadline COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SATURDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.CW.Y.0001.250118T0500Z-250118T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-18T18:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 15 to 20 degrees expected. * WHERE...Western Whatcom County. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures will impact vulnerable populations such as the homeless, pets, and those without adequate access to heating. Cold Weather Advisory 2025-01-17T15:34:00-08:00 2025-01-17T15:34:00-08:00 2025-01-17T21:00:00-08:00 2025-01-17T23:45:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Western Whatcom County SAME 053073 UGC WAZ503 AWIPSidentifier NPWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS76 KSEW 172334 NWSheadline COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST SATURDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KSEW.CW.Y.0001.250118T0500Z-250118T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-18T18:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Wind Advisory 2025-01-16T13:30:00-08:00 2025-01-16T13:30:00-08:00 2025-01-16T13:30:00-08:00 2025-01-16T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Kittitas Valley SAME 053037 SAME 053077 UGC WAZ026 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 162130 NWSheadline WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.WI.Y.0003.250116T2130Z-250117T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-17T00:00:00+00:00

Patches of dense fog and freezing fog will continue into the early afternoon. Visibilities of less than 1/2 mile are possible in spots, especially along Highway 11 near Athena, Interstate 84 near Pendleton and in portions of Walla Walla. Drivers should expect sudden reductions in visibility. Slow down and allow for extra space between yourself and other vehicles if you encounter dense fog. Special Weather Statement 2025-01-16T10:46:00-08:00 2025-01-16T10:46:00-08:00 2025-01-16T10:46:00-08:00 2025-01-16T14:15:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington SAME 041059 SAME 053013 SAME 053071 UGC ORZ507 UGC WAZ029 AWIPSidentifier SPSPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 161846 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Harrington, Creston, Grand Coulee, Coulee City, Ritzville, Odessa, and Wilbur. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility will make driving conditions hazardous. Freezing temperatures could lead to slick conditions on untreated roadways. Dense Fog Advisory 2025-01-16T09:30:00-08:00 2025-01-16T09:30:00-08:00 2025-01-16T09:30:00-08:00 2025-01-16T12:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Upper Columbia Basin SAME 053001 SAME 053017 SAME 053025 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 UGC WAZ035 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 161730 NWSheadline DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXT.KOTX.FG.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250116T2000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-16T20:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8653c298022b39c5a5c491fae622339a66432154.002.1,2025-01-16T05:44:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.80cefacfb811153ebb9aac7a9e4deca26d3b566b.001.1,2025-01-15T16:16:00-08:00

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portland Metro Hills, Tualatin Valley, Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties, and North Clark County Lowlands. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Dense Fog Advisory 2025-01-16T07:35:00-08:00 2025-01-16T07:35:00-08:00 2025-01-16T07:35:00-08:00 2025-01-16T13:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Tualatin Valley; West Hills and Chehalem Mountains; Outer Southeast Portland Metro; Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties; North Clark County Lowlands SAME 041067 SAME 041051 SAME 041005 SAME 041071 SAME 041047 SAME 041043 SAME 053011 UGC ORZ109 UGC ORZ110 UGC ORZ113 UGC ORZ124 UGC WAZ205 AWIPSidentifier NPWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPQR 161535 NWSheadline DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXB.KPQR.FG.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250116T2100Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-16T21:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Harrington, Wilbur, Creston, Ritzville, Coulee City, Grand Coulee, and Odessa. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility will make driving conditions hazardous. Freezing temperatures could lead to slick conditions on untreated roadways. Dense Fog Advisory 2025-01-16T07:31:00-08:00 2025-01-16T07:31:00-08:00 2025-01-16T07:31:00-08:00 2025-01-16T10:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Upper Columbia Basin SAME 053001 SAME 053017 SAME 053025 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 UGC WAZ035 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 161531 NWSheadline DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXT.KOTX.FG.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250116T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-16T18:00:00+00:00

Patchy dense freezing fog will continue into late evening hours across the Blue Mountain Foothills of WA and OR. Visibilities of less than 1/2 mile are possible in spots, especially along Highway 11 near Athena, Interstate 84 near Pendleton and in portions of Walla Walla. Drivers should expect sudden reductions in visibility. Slow down and allow for extra space between yourself and other vehicles if you encounter dense fog. Special Weather Statement 2025-01-15T23:00:00-08:00 2025-01-15T23:00:00-08:00 2025-01-15T23:00:00-08:00 2025-01-16T04:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington SAME 041059 SAME 053013 SAME 053071 UGC ORZ507 UGC WAZ029 AWIPSidentifier SPSPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 160700 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

Patchy dense freezing fog will continue into late evening hours across the Blue Mountain Foothills of WA and OR. Visibilities of less than 1/2 mile are possible in spots, especially along Highway 11 near Athena, Interstate 84 near Pendleton and in portions of Walla Walla. Drivers should expect sudden reductions in visibility. Slow down and allow for extra space between yourself and other vehicles if you encounter dense fog. Special Weather Statement 2025-01-15T19:55:00-08:00 2025-01-15T19:55:00-08:00 2025-01-15T19:55:00-08:00 2025-01-15T23:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington SAME 041059 SAME 053013 SAME 053071 UGC ORZ507 UGC WAZ029 AWIPSidentifier SPSPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 160355 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Quincy, Harrington, Grand Coulee, Ritzville, Ephrata, Moses Lake, Creston, Wilbur, Othello, Odessa, and Coulee City. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility will make driving conditions hazardous. Freezing temperatures could lead to slick conditions on untreated roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Spotters have reported visibility as low as 1/8 mile near Moses Lake and Warden. Dense Fog Advisory 2025-01-15T16:16:00-08:00 2025-01-15T16:16:00-08:00 2025-01-15T16:16:00-08:00 2025-01-16T08:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin SAME 053001 SAME 053025 SAME 053017 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 UGC WAZ034 UGC WAZ035 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 160016 NWSheadline DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.FG.Y.0003.250116T0016Z-250116T1600Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-16T16:00:00+00:00

Patchy dense freezing fog will continue into early evening hours across the Blue Mountain Foothills. Visibilities of less than 1/2 mile are possible in spots, especially along Highway 11 near Weston, Interstate 84 near Pendleton and in portions of Walla Walla. Drivers should expect sudden reductions in visibility. Slow down and allow for extra space between yourself and other vehicles if you encounter dense fog. Special Weather Statement 2025-01-15T13:43:00-08:00 2025-01-15T13:43:00-08:00 2025-01-15T13:43:00-08:00 2025-01-15T18:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington SAME 041059 SAME 053013 SAME 053071 UGC ORZ507 UGC WAZ029 AWIPSidentifier SPSPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 152143 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

Patchy dense freezing fog has been observed across north central Oregon as well as the Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and the Blue Mountain Foothills. The visibility is less than one half mile in places. This includes Highway 11 near Weston, Interstate 84 between Pendleton and Hermiston and portions of Walla Walla. Drivers should expect sudden reductions in visibility. Slow down and allow for extra space between yourself and other vehicles if you encounter dense fog. Special Weather Statement 2025-01-15T11:52:00-08:00 2025-01-15T11:52:00-08:00 2025-01-15T11:52:00-08:00 2025-01-15T14:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington SAME 041049 SAME 041059 SAME 053013 SAME 053071 UGC ORZ044 UGC ORZ507 UGC WAZ029 AWIPSidentifier SPSPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 151952 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portland Metro Lowlands, Greater Vancouver Metro, and Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Dense Fog Advisory 2025-01-15T08:25:00-08:00 2025-01-15T08:25:00-08:00 2025-01-15T08:25:00-08:00 2025-01-15T12:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Tualatin Valley; West Hills and Chehalem Mountains; Inner Portland Metro; East Portland Metro; North Clark County Lowlands; Inner Vancouver Metro; East Clark County Lowlands SAME 041067 SAME 041051 SAME 041005 SAME 041071 SAME 053011 UGC ORZ109 UGC ORZ110 UGC ORZ111 UGC ORZ112 UGC WAZ205 UGC WAZ206 UGC WAZ207 AWIPSidentifier NPWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPQR 151625 NWSheadline DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPQR.FG.Y.0004.250115T1625Z-250115T2000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-15T20:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in freezing fog. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Slick spots on roadways possible under freezing fog. Freezing Fog Advisory 2025-01-15T00:47:00-08:00 2025-01-15T00:47:00-08:00 2025-01-15T00:47:00-08:00 2025-01-15T12:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Lower Columbia Basin of Washington SAME 053005 SAME 053021 SAME 053039 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ028 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 150847 NWSheadline FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXA.KPDT.ZF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250115T2000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-15T20:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in freezing fog. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Slick spots on roadways possible under freezing fog. Freezing Fog Advisory 2025-01-15T00:47:00-08:00 2025-01-15T00:47:00-08:00 2025-01-15T00:47:00-08:00 2025-01-15T12:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington SAME 053013 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ029 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 150847 NWSheadline FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.ZF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250115T2000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-15T20:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.cd6b3cfa3984edb2e326d6f013c68f98a289b8d2.001.1,2025-01-14T10:28:00-08:00

Dense freezing fog across Walla Walla county is slowly expanding west towards the Columbia River and the Tri-Cities area, with low visibilities being observed near the confluence of the Snake and Columbia Rivers. This area of fog is expected to gradually extend west through the overnight hours, with visibilities of one half mile or less expected. Special Weather Statement 2025-01-14T22:06:00-08:00 2025-01-14T22:06:00-08:00 2025-01-14T22:06:00-08:00 2025-01-15T01:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Lower Columbia Basin of Washington SAME 053005 SAME 053021 SAME 053039 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ028 AWIPSidentifier SPSPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 150606 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until noon PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Slick spots on roadways possible under freezing fog. Freezing Fog Advisory 2025-01-14T21:52:00-08:00 2025-01-14T21:52:00-08:00 2025-01-14T21:52:00-08:00 2025-01-15T07:30:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington SAME 053013 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ029 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 150552 NWSheadline FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST WEDNESDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.ZF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-250115T2000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-15T20:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until noon PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Slick spots on roadways possible under freezing fog. Freezing Fog Advisory 2025-01-14T10:28:00-08:00 2025-01-14T10:28:00-08:00 2025-01-14T10:28:00-08:00 2025-01-14T22:15:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington SAME 053013 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ029 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 141828 NWSheadline FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST WEDNESDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.ZF.Y.0005.250114T1828Z-250115T2000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-15T20:00:00+00:00

Patchy dense freezing fog has been observed in the Walla Walla Valley and the Washington side of the Lower Columbia Basin. This includes Highway 12 from Walla Walla to Pasco. Drivers should expect a sudden reduction in visibility as well as black ice on the roadways. Special Weather Statement 2025-01-14T05:36:00-08:00 2025-01-14T05:36:00-08:00 2025-01-14T05:36:00-08:00 2025-01-14T09:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington SAME 053005 SAME 053021 SAME 053039 SAME 053071 SAME 053013 UGC WAZ028 UGC WAZ029 AWIPSidentifier SPSPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 141336 CCA BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR