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* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 10 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. Winter Weather Advisory 2025-01-02T09:33:00-08:00 2025-01-02T09:33:00-08:00 2025-01-03T01:00:00-08:00 2025-01-02T17:45:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes SAME 053041 SAME 053053 UGC WAZ569 AWIPSidentifier WSWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS46 KSEW 021733 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM PST FRIDAY AT OR ABOVE ELEVATIONS OF 4500 FEET BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KSEW.WW.Y.0001.250103T0900Z-250104T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-04T00:00:00+00:00

Patchy dense fog and freezing fog are continuing to linger across portions of north-central Oregon and along the northern Blue Mountain foothills. Area webcams and observations highlight primary concerns along the Highway 11, Highway 97, and Highway 197 corridors, where visibilities are one quarter mile or less. Motorists are urged to use caution as visibilities could change quickly. Special Weather Statement 2025-01-02T08:08:00-08:00 2025-01-02T08:08:00-08:00 2025-01-02T08:08:00-08:00 2025-01-02T11:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; North Central Oregon; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington SAME 041059 SAME 041055 SAME 041065 SAME 053013 SAME 053071 UGC ORZ507 UGC ORZ510 UGC WAZ029 AWIPSidentifier SPSPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 021608 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. On the higher benches of the Waterville Plateau 4 to 7 inches expected. Along the Columbia River accumulations will generally be 1 to 2 inches. * WHERE...Entiat, Mansfield, Cashmere, Wenatchee, Pangborn Airport, Badger Mountain Road, Chelan, Waterville. * WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to 2 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Winter Weather Advisory 2025-01-02T03:29:00-08:00 2025-01-02T03:29:00-08:00 2025-01-03T03:00:00-08:00 2025-01-02T16:30:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Wenatchee Area; Waterville Plateau SAME 053007 SAME 053017 SAME 053025 UGC WAZ041 UGC WAZ044 AWIPSidentifier WSWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS46 KOTX 021129 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 2 AM PST SATURDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.WW.Y.0001.250103T1100Z-250104T1000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-04T10:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Locations along the Okanogan and Columbia River will generally see an inch or less. Loup Loup and Sherman Pass is expected to see 5 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Methow, Twisp, Omak, Inchelium, Disautel Pass, Chesaw Road, Loup Loup Pass, Brewster, Nespelem, Wauconda, Conconully, Winthrop, Okanogan, Sherman Pass, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Tonasket, Republic, Mazama, Oroville, Boulder Creek Road, and Bridgeport. * WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 7 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Winter Weather Advisory 2025-01-02T03:29:00-08:00 2025-01-02T03:29:00-08:00 2025-01-03T06:00:00-08:00 2025-01-02T16:30:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Okanogan Highlands; Okanogan Valley; Western Okanogan County SAME 053019 SAME 053047 SAME 053017 UGC WAZ038 UGC WAZ043 UGC WAZ049 AWIPSidentifier WSWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS46 KOTX 021129 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM PST SATURDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.WW.Y.0001.250103T1400Z-250104T1500Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-04T15:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches. Locations along the Columbia River will generally see 1 to 2 inches. The mountains above 3000 feet will see 4 to 8 inches, with locally higher amounts in Idaho. * WHERE...Metaline, Ione, Colville, Flowery Trail Road, Priest River, Deer Park, Northport, Clark Fork, Newport, Athol, Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, Eastport, Springdale-Hunters Road, Kettle Falls, Fruitland, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Orin-Rice Road, Tiger, Metaline Falls, and Chewelah. * WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Winter Weather Advisory 2025-01-02T03:29:00-08:00 2025-01-02T03:29:00-08:00 2025-01-03T09:00:00-08:00 2025-01-02T16:30:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Northern Panhandle; Northeast Mountains SAME 016017 SAME 016021 SAME 016055 SAME 053051 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 UGC IDZ001 UGC WAZ037 AWIPSidentifier WSWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS46 KOTX 021129 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM PST SATURDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.WW.Y.0001.250103T1700Z-250104T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-04T18:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Between Coles Corner and Stevens Pass 6 to 10 inches is expected. * WHERE...Leavenworth, Stehekin, Holden Village, Stevens Pass, and Plain. * WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to 10 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Winter Weather Advisory 2025-01-02T03:29:00-08:00 2025-01-02T03:29:00-08:00 2025-01-03T03:00:00-08:00 2025-01-02T16:30:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Central Chelan County; Western Chelan County SAME 053007 UGC WAZ047 UGC WAZ048 AWIPSidentifier WSWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS46 KOTX 021129 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO 10 AM PST SATURDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.WW.Y.0001.250103T1100Z-250104T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-04T18:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and cause dangerous driving conditions due to slippery and snow-covered roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow totals are expected in the western portions and higher elevations of the Yakima and Kittitas valleys. Lower totals are anticipated in the lower elevations towards Sunnyside and Granger. Winter Weather Advisory 2025-01-02T03:08:00-08:00 2025-01-02T03:08:00-08:00 2025-01-03T01:00:00-08:00 2025-01-02T15:30:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Kittitas Valley; Yakima Valley SAME 053037 SAME 053077 UGC WAZ026 UGC WAZ027 AWIPSidentifier WSWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS46 KPDT 021108 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM PST FRIDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.WW.Y.0001.250103T0900Z-250104T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-04T00:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Upper and Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest chance of freezing rain and light ice accumulation will be in the vicinity of Trout Lake and Glenwood. Winter Weather Advisory 2025-01-02T03:08:00-08:00 2025-01-02T03:08:00-08:00 2025-01-03T01:00:00-08:00 2025-01-02T15:30:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest; Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest SAME 053037 SAME 053077 SAME 053039 UGC WAZ522 UGC WAZ523 AWIPSidentifier WSWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS46 KPDT 021108 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM PST FRIDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.WW.Y.0001.250103T0900Z-250104T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-04T00:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest chance of freezing rain and ice accumulation will be in the vicinity of Satus Pass and Bickleton. Winter Weather Advisory 2025-01-02T03:08:00-08:00 2025-01-02T03:08:00-08:00 2025-01-03T01:00:00-08:00 2025-01-02T15:30:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Simcoe Highlands SAME 053039 SAME 053077 UGC WAZ521 AWIPSidentifier WSWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS46 KPDT 021108 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM PST FRIDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.WW.Y.0001.250103T0900Z-250104T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-04T00:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Ice accumulations of one tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. Locally higher accumulations possible. * WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades and Upper Hood River Valley. Impacts mainly above 3000 feet but including Parkdale in Upper Hood River Valley. In Washington, South Washington Cascades above 3000 feet. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Winter Weather Advisory 2025-01-02T03:06:00-08:00 2025-01-02T03:06:00-08:00 2025-01-02T19:00:00-08:00 2025-01-02T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Upper Hood River Valley; North Oregon Cascades; South Washington Cascades SAME 041027 SAME 041005 SAME 041051 SAME 053059 SAME 053015 SAME 053011 UGC ORZ121 UGC ORZ126 UGC WAZ211 AWIPSidentifier WSWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS46 KPQR 021106 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST FRIDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPQR.WW.Y.0001.250103T0300Z-250104T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-04T00:00:00+00:00

ESFSEW Multiple weather systems will move across Western Washington Friday through the weekend with heavy precipitation at times, especially over the Olympic Peninsula. Heaviest amounts are forecast over the southwestern slopes of the Olympic Mountains, with 2 to 4 inches of rainfall expected during this period. This will result in the potential for the Skokomish River to rise above flood stage over the weekend. Snow levels will initially be around 5000 feet on Friday, with snow levels around 4000 feet Saturday and Sunday. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information. Hydrologic Outlook 2025-01-01T12:38:00-08:00 2025-01-01T12:38:00-08:00 2025-01-01T12:38:00-08:00 2025-01-02T15:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Unknown Possible Mason, WA SAME 053045 UGC WAC045 AWIPSidentifier ESFSEW WMOidentifier FGUS76 KSEW 012038 NWSheadline THREAT OF RIVER FLOODING SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY FOR MASON COUNTY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

Patchy dense fog has formed in and around the Walla Walla airport and in spots along the Highway 11 corridor. Visibilities of on quarter mile or less are occurring and will slowly dissipate and lift over the next two to three hours. Motorists are urged to use caution as visibilities could change quickly. Special Weather Statement 2025-01-01T12:10:00-08:00 2025-01-01T12:10:00-08:00 2025-01-01T12:10:00-08:00 2025-01-01T15:15:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington SAME 053013 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ029 AWIPSidentifier SPSPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 012010 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

Patchy dense fog has formed in and around the Pendleton airport, Walla Walla airport, and along the Interstate 84 corridor between Pendleton and Boardman. Visibilities of on quarter mile or less are occurring and expected to linger through much of the morning, likely dissipating between 11 AM and noon. Motorists are urged to use caution as visibilities could change quickly. Special Weather Statement 2025-01-01T08:39:00-08:00 2025-01-01T08:39:00-08:00 2025-01-01T08:39:00-08:00 2025-01-01T13:00:00-08:00 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 011639 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

Patchy freezing fog has been observed at the Ellensburg airport and along the Interstate 90 and 82 corridors. The visibility is one quarter mile or less and is expected to slowly improve during the morning, breaking between 11 AM and noon. Motorists are urged to use caution as there may be sudden reductions in visibility and a potential for icy roadways. Special Weather Statement 2025-01-01T08:39:00-08:00 2025-01-01T08:39:00-08:00 2025-01-01T08:39:00-08:00 2025-01-01T13:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Kittitas Valley SAME 053037 SAME 053077 UGC WAZ026 AWIPSidentifier SPSPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 011639 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

* WHAT...Snow expected above 2000 feet. Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches on the main passes, with an inch possible as low as 2000 feet. Higher amounts likely on the higher peaks and ridges above 5000 feet. * WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades. In Washington, South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads and bridges will likely become slick and snowpacked. Winter Weather Advisory 2025-01-01T06:12:00-08:00 2025-01-01T06:12:00-08:00 2025-01-01T06:12:00-08:00 2025-01-01T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely North Oregon Cascades; South Washington Cascades SAME 041005 SAME 041027 SAME 041051 SAME 053059 SAME 053015 SAME 053011 UGC ORZ126 UGC WAZ211 AWIPSidentifier WSWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS46 KPQR 011412 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.WW.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-250102T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-02T00:00:00+00:00

Areas of freezing fog will continue along along the Blue Mountain Foothills and the Oregon side of the Lower Columbia Basin through the early morning on New Years. The visibility of one quarter mile or less will be observed in some locations. A weather system bringing rain will arrive after midnight and will allow the fog to lift for most location. Motorists are urged to use caution as there will be a sudden reduction in the visibility as well as icy spots on the roadways. Happy New Year and be careful while traveling on the roads this evening. Special Weather Statement 2024-12-31T22:13:00-08:00 2024-12-31T22:13:00-08:00 2024-12-31T22:13:00-08:00 2025-01-01T02:00:00-08:00 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 010613 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

Patchy dense freezing fog has been observed along Interstate 90 from Easton to Vantage. The visibility is one quarter mile or less and is expected to linger through the evening hours. Although the visibility will improve later in the evening, there will be light snow developing overnight with up to an inch in the Kittitas Valley and 1 to 2 inches along Elk Heights, Manastash Ridge, and Ryegrass Summit. Happy New Year and be careful while traveling on the roads this evening. Special Weather Statement 2024-12-31T17:48:00-08:00 2024-12-31T17:48:00-08:00 2024-12-31T17:48:00-08:00 2024-12-31T21:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Kittitas Valley SAME 053037 SAME 053077 UGC WAZ026 AWIPSidentifier SPSPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 010148 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

Patchy dense fog has formed along the Blue Mountain Foothills, including the Walla Walla Airport and along Highway 11 near Athena and Weston. The visibility is one quarter mile or less and is expected to linger through the evening hours. Motorists are urged to use caution as there will be a sudden reduction in the visibility. Happy New Year and be careful while traveling on the roads this evening. Special Weather Statement 2024-12-31T16:46:00-08:00 2024-12-31T16:46:00-08:00 2024-12-31T16:46:00-08:00 2024-12-31T21:00:00-08:00 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 010046 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

* WHAT...Snow expected above 2000 feet. Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches on the main passes, with an inch possible as low as 2000 feet. Higher amounts likely on the higher peaks and ridges above 5000 feet. * WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades. In Washington, South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads and bridges will likely become slick and snowpacked. Winter Weather Advisory 2024-12-31T12:33:00-08:00 2024-12-31T12:33:00-08:00 2024-12-31T16:00:00-08:00 2025-01-01T06:15:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely North Oregon Cascades; South Washington Cascades SAME 041005 SAME 041027 SAME 041051 SAME 053059 SAME 053015 SAME 053011 UGC ORZ126 UGC WAZ211 AWIPSidentifier WSWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS46 KPQR 312033 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST WEDNESDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXA.KPQR.WW.Y.0036.250101T0000Z-250102T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-01-02T00:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Visibility one half mile or less in freezing fog. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Additionally, temperatures below freezing could make for slick spots on road surfaces and sidewalks. Freezing Fog Advisory 2024-12-31T08:54:00-08:00 2024-12-31T08:54:00-08:00 2024-12-31T08:54:00-08:00 2024-12-31T12:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Kittitas Valley SAME 053037 SAME 053077 UGC WAZ026 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 311654 NWSheadline FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.ZF.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-241231T2000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-31T20:00:00+00:00