NOAA Current Watches-WA

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected for the base of the northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Wind Advisory 2024-12-25T13:03:00-08:00 2024-12-25T13:03:00-08:00 2024-12-25T22:00:00-08:00 2024-12-26T05:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely 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 NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 252103 NWSheadline WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY FOR THE BASE OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON AND WASHINGTON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0049.241226T0600Z-241226T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T18:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8ba2ede2603eae13638611c3259572344d1746ef.003.1,2024-12-24T20:07:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.eb98a27cd0586f16c3c7276006455ea39d80e52d.002.1,2024-12-24T13:30:00-08:00

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 to 30 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow flooding expected. * WHERE...South Washington Coast. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to noon PST Thursday. * 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. Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-lying shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Toke Point is forecast to reach 12 feet at 9 am on Thursday. Coastal Flood Advisory 2024-12-25T13:03:00-08:00 2024-12-25T13:03:00-08:00 2024-12-26T06:00:00-08:00 2024-12-26T04:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Minor Likely South Washington Coast SAME 053049 UGC WAZ201 AWIPSidentifier CFWPQR WMOidentifier WHUS46 KPQR 252103 NWSheadline HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST FRIDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON PST THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.CF.Y.0009.241226T1400Z-241226T2000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T20:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c32d92f88bc40fa364ce753514f01a8114a9c4ee.001.1,2024-12-24T13:31:00-08:00

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 to 30 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow flooding expected. * WHERE...South Washington Coast. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to noon PST Thursday. * 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. Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-lying shoreline. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Toke Point is forecast to reach 12 feet at 9 am on Thursday. High Surf Advisory 2024-12-25T13:03:00-08:00 2024-12-25T13:03:00-08:00 2024-12-25T16:00:00-08:00 2024-12-26T04:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Minor Likely South Washington Coast SAME 053049 UGC WAZ201 AWIPSidentifier CFWPQR WMOidentifier WHUS46 KPQR 252103 NWSheadline HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST FRIDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON PST THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.SU.Y.0007.241226T0000Z-241228T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-28T00:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c32d92f88bc40fa364ce753514f01a8114a9c4ee.001.2,2024-12-24T13:31:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.9ee30c405cf8ca325ab7045aec6f551acd4b8805.001.1,2024-12-24T02:43:00-08:00

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Spokane Valley, Rockford, Uniontown, La Crosse, Potlatch, Coeur d'Alene, Rosalia, Tekoa, Fairfield, Airway Heights, Plummer, Genesee, Davenport, Mullan, Hayden, Fourth Of July Pass, Lookout Pass, Post Falls, Downtown Spokane, Fernwood, Osburn, Worley, St. Maries, Colfax, Oakesdale, Kellogg, Cheney, Moscow, Wallace, Pinehurst, Dobson Pass, and Pullman. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Wind Advisory 2024-12-25T10:48:00-08:00 2024-12-25T10:48:00-08:00 2024-12-26T06:00:00-08:00 2024-12-26T07:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Coeur d'Alene Area; Idaho Palouse; Central Panhandle Mountains; Washington Palouse; Spokane Area SAME 016055 SAME 016009 SAME 016057 SAME 016079 SAME 053063 SAME 053075 SAME 053043 UGC IDZ002 UGC IDZ003 UGC IDZ004 UGC WAZ033 UGC WAZ036 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 251848 NWSheadline WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM PST THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0017.241226T1400Z-241226T2300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T23:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Clarkston, Pomeroy, and Alpowa Summit. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will be around Pomeroy and Alpowa Summit with low probabilities for winds in excess of 40 mph in Clarkston. Wind Advisory 2024-12-25T10:48:00-08:00 2024-12-25T10:48:00-08:00 2024-12-26T06:00:00-08:00 2024-12-26T07:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties SAME 053003 SAME 053023 UGC WAZ032 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 251848 NWSheadline WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM PST THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0017.241226T1400Z-241226T2300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T23:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Harrington, Grand Coulee, Odessa, Wilbur, Creston, Coulee City, and Ritzville. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Wind Advisory 2024-12-25T10:48:00-08:00 2024-12-25T10:48:00-08:00 2024-12-26T06:00:00-08:00 2024-12-26T07:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Upper Columbia Basin SAME 053001 SAME 053017 SAME 053025 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 UGC WAZ035 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 251848 NWSheadline WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM PST THURSDAY... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM PST THIS MORNING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0017.241226T1400Z-241226T2300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T23:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected for the base of the northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Wind Advisory 2024-12-25T09:20:00-08:00 2024-12-25T09:20:00-08:00 2024-12-25T22:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T17:30:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely 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 NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 251720 NWSheadline WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST THURSDAY FOR THE BASE OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON AND WASHINGTON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0049.241226T0600Z-241226T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T18:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8ba2ede2603eae13638611c3259572344d1746ef.003.1,2024-12-24T20:07:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.eb98a27cd0586f16c3c7276006455ea39d80e52d.002.1,2024-12-24T13:30:00-08:00

ESFSEW An atmospheric river will bring significant rainfall to the Olympic Mountains today into Thursday. Widespread rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches are expected, with locally over 6 inches on the the highest peaks. Snow levels will increase from around 3,500 feet up to as high as 4,500 feet tonight before lowering once again Thursday. While precipitation will be much less with the systems beginning Friday the lack of much of a break will keep rivers over the Southwest Interior rising into the weekend. It is possible the lower reaches of the Chehalis could flood late Friday into Saturday. The Skookumchuck near Bucoda, Newaukum near Chehalis and the Satsop near Satsop could reach action stage Friday. Please monitor the latest river forecasts from the National Weather Service for additional information. Hydrologic Outlook 2024-12-25T05:48:00-08:00 2024-12-25T05:48:00-08:00 2024-12-25T05:48:00-08:00 2024-12-25T17:15:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Future Unknown Possible Grays Harbor, WA; Jefferson, WA; Lewis, WA; Thurston, WA SAME 053027 SAME 053031 SAME 053041 SAME 053067 UGC WAC027 UGC WAC031 UGC WAC041 UGC WAC067 AWIPSidentifier ESFSEW WMOidentifier FGUS76 KSEW 251348 NWSheadline THREAT OF RIVER FLOODING THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY FOR PORTIONS OF WESTERN WASHINGTON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

An atmospheric river into Thursday is expected to produce heavy rainfall across parts of the region. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Clallam. * WHEN...From 4 PM PST this afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rainfall accumulations of 3 to 5 inches over the Olympics expected. Expect rises on rivers and streams due to the heavy precipitation, and the Bogachiel River may rise above flood stage Thursday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Flood Watch 2024-12-25T05:33:00-08:00 2024-12-25T05:33:00-08:00 2024-12-25T16:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T17:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible Clallam, WA SAME 053009 UGC WAC009 AWIPSidentifier FFASEW WMOidentifier WGUS66 KSEW 251333 NWSheadline FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.FA.A.0017.241226T0000Z-241228T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-28T00:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches at lower elevations near the Columbia River and 4 to 8 inches above 2000 feet on higher benches. * WHERE...Cashmere, Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, Pangborn Airport, Number 2 Canyon, and Number 1 Canyon. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Snowfall rates of one inch per hour are expected at times Christmas night into early Thursday morning. Winter Weather Advisory 2024-12-25T04:48:00-08:00 2024-12-25T04:48:00-08:00 2024-12-25T13:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T18:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Wenatchee Area SAME 053007 SAME 053017 UGC WAZ041 AWIPSidentifier WSWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS46 KOTX 251248 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PST THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXT.KOTX.WW.Y.0041.241225T2100Z-241226T1500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T15:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Snow expected for the Highway 2 Corridor Across the Upper Columbia Basin. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Grand Coulee, Coulee City, Creston, and Wilbur. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Winter Weather Advisory 2024-12-25T04:48:00-08:00 2024-12-25T04:48:00-08:00 2024-12-25T16:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T18:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Upper Columbia Basin SAME 053001 SAME 053017 SAME 053025 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 UGC WAZ035 AWIPSidentifier WSWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS46 KOTX 251248 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PST THURSDAY FOR THE HIGHWAY 2 CORRIDOR ACROSS THE UPPER COLUMBIA BASIN BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXB.KOTX.WW.Y.0041.241226T0000Z-241226T1500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T15:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches below 2500 feet and 6 to 10 inches on higher benches above 2500 feet. * WHERE...Oroville, Mansfield, Disautel Pass, Okanogan, Bridgeport, Nespelem, Waterville, Tonasket, Badger Mountain Road, Brewster, and Omak. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Snowfall rates of one inch per hour are expected at times Christmas night into early Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lowest confidence in snow amounts is along the Columbia and Okanogan Rivers where warmer temperatures could limit accumulations. Winter Storm Warning 2024-12-25T04:48:00-08:00 2024-12-25T04:48:00-08:00 2024-12-25T16:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T18:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Okanogan Valley; Waterville Plateau SAME 053017 SAME 053047 SAME 053025 UGC WAZ043 UGC WAZ044 AWIPSidentifier WSWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS46 KOTX 251248 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM PST THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.EXB.KOTX.WS.W.0014.241226T0000Z-241226T1500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T15:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 16 inches. * WHERE...Leavenworth and Plain. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Heavy wet snow falling at one inch per hour or more at times could lead to isolated tree damage and power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow is expected to fall between 10PM and 4AM Thursday. Winter Storm Warning 2024-12-25T04:48:00-08:00 2024-12-25T04:48:00-08:00 2024-12-25T13:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T18:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Central Chelan County SAME 053007 UGC WAZ047 AWIPSidentifier WSWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS46 KOTX 251248 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM PST THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0014.241225T2100Z-241226T2100Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T21:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. * WHERE...Wauconda, Inchelium, Sherman Pass, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Boulder Creek Road, Chesaw Road, and Republic. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Heavy wet snow falling at one inch per hour or more at times could lead to isolated tree damage and power outages. Winter Storm Warning 2024-12-25T04:48:00-08:00 2024-12-25T04:48:00-08:00 2024-12-25T16:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T18:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Okanogan Highlands SAME 053019 SAME 053047 UGC WAZ038 AWIPSidentifier WSWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS46 KOTX 251248 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM PST THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.EXB.KOTX.WS.W.0014.241226T0000Z-241226T2100Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T21:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Loup Loup Pass, Methow, Mazama, Conconully, Winthrop, and Twisp. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Heavy wet snow falling at one inch per hour or more at times could lead to isolated tree damage and power outages. Winter Storm Warning 2024-12-25T04:48:00-08:00 2024-12-25T04:48:00-08:00 2024-12-25T13:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T18:00:00-08:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Western Okanogan County SAME 053047 UGC WAZ049 AWIPSidentifier WSWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS46 KOTX 251248 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM PST THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.EXA.KOTX.WS.W.0014.241225T2100Z-241226T2100Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T21:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches in the valleys and 5 to 8 inches in the mountains. * WHERE...Metaline, Orin-Rice Road, Fruitland, Tiger, Flowery Trail Road, Springdale-Hunters Road, Deer Park, Metaline Falls, Kettle Falls, Colville, Chewelah, Newport, Northport, and Ione. * WHEN...Winter travel conditions are expected Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Lowest confidence in snow amounts is along the Columbia and Pend Oreille Rivers where warmer temperatures could limit accumulations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lowest confidence in snow amounts is along the Columbia and Pend Oreille Rivers where warmer temperatures could limit accumulations. Winter Weather Advisory 2024-12-25T04:48:00-08:00 2024-12-25T04:48:00-08:00 2024-12-25T16:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T18:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Northeast Mountains SAME 053051 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 UGC WAZ037 AWIPSidentifier WSWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS46 KOTX 251248 NWSheadline WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM PST THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0041.241226T0000Z-241226T2100Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-26T21:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Stevens Pass, Holden Village, and Stehekin. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult leading up to and over Stevens Pass. Heavy wet snow falling at one inch per hour or more at times could lead to isolated tree damage and power outages. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snow amounts will be possible at Stehekin due to marginal temperatures near or above freezing. Winter Storm Warning 2024-12-25T04:48:00-08:00 2024-12-25T04:48:00-08:00 2024-12-25T13:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T18:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Western Chelan County SAME 053007 UGC WAZ048 AWIPSidentifier WSWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS46 KOTX 251248 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0014.241225T2100Z-241227T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-27T06:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than 4000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 15 and 30 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Olympics. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. Winter Storm Warning 2024-12-25T04:34:00-08:00 2024-12-25T04:34:00-08:00 2024-12-25T07:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T16:45:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Olympics SAME 053009 SAME 053027 SAME 053031 SAME 053045 UGC WAZ513 AWIPSidentifier WSWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS46 KSEW 251234 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY AT OR ABOVE ELEVATIONS GREATER THAN 4000 FT BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0016.241225T1500Z-241227T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-27T00:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.2cd36c289a7b6bb2f5041d3b219d1effdc30d3d9.001.2,2024-12-24T15:52:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.94d90d3c8d985e4bcfa32eb29e521e3f8635228c.001.2,2024-12-24T15:55:00-08:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than 3500 ft. Total snow accumulations between 18 and 36 inches. Highest new snow totals at Mount Baker and Mount Rainier. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes, West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes, and West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Winter Storm Warning 2024-12-25T04:34:00-08:00 2024-12-25T04:34:00-08:00 2024-12-25T10:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T16:45:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely West Slopes North Cascades and Passes; West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes; West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes SAME 053057 SAME 053073 SAME 053033 SAME 053061 SAME 053041 SAME 053053 UGC WAZ567 UGC WAZ568 UGC WAZ569 AWIPSidentifier WSWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS46 KSEW 251234 NWSheadline WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY AT OR ABOVE ELEVATIONS GREATER THAN 3500 FT BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0016.241225T1800Z-241227T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-27T06:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.2cd36c289a7b6bb2f5041d3b219d1effdc30d3d9.002.2,2024-12-24T15:52:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.94d90d3c8d985e4bcfa32eb29e521e3f8635228c.002.2,2024-12-24T15:55:00-08:00

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 16 to 22 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast zones. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. High Surf Advisory 2024-12-25T04:22:00-08:00 2024-12-25T04:22:00-08:00 2024-12-25T09:00:00-08:00 2024-12-25T16:00:00-08:00 Actual Update Met Expected Minor Likely North Coast; Central Coast SAME 053009 SAME 053031 SAME 053027 UGC WAZ516 UGC WAZ517 AWIPSidentifier CFWSEW WMOidentifier WHUS46 KSEW 251222 NWSheadline HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXT.KSEW.SU.Y.0009.241225T1700Z-241227T1800Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-12-27T18:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.02594e7df2a3399586e451085b77aa65074436a2.001.2,2024-12-24T13:04:00-08:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.94a39d39b1832584c365c2757c5f02d769824774.001.1,2024-12-24T02:04:00-08:00