Blizzard Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
947 PM PDT Tue Mar 10 2026
WAZ048-112215-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260312T0100Z/
/O.CON.KOTX.BZ.W.0001.260312T0100Z-260312T1200Z/
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.A.0004.260312T1200Z-260313T1800Z/
Western Chelan County-
Including the cities of Stevens Pass, Stehekin, and Holden
Village
947 PM PDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT WEDNESDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM
PDT THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow
accumulations between 10 to 20 inches. For the Blizzard Warning,
blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 12
inches. Wind gusts will peak around 50 mph Wednesday evening and
Wednesday night. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow expected.
Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet Thursday
morning through Friday morning.
* WHERE...Stevens Pass and Holden Village.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 PM PDT Wednesday. For
the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM Wednesday to 5 AM PDT Thursday.
For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Wednesday night through
Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Visibilities may drop
below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow during the blizzard
warning. Strong winds could cause tree damage Wednesday evening
and Wednesday night.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will rise Wednesday evening and
night with snow becoming heavy and wet and possibly mixing with
rain at times. Colder air will arrive early Thursday morning with
temperatures dropping back into the 20s.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest travel information
in Washington, go to https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel
If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be
prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room
between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to
reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be
especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your
car is winterized and in good working order.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest travel
information in Washington, go to https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
620 PM PDT Tue Mar 10 2026
WAZ303-304-111215-
/O.CON.KSEW.BZ.W.0001.260312T0100Z-260312T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260312T0100Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.A.0003.260312T1200Z-260314T1200Z/
Cascades of Southern King County-Cascades of Pierce and Lewis
Counties-
Including Ashford, Mount Rainier, White Pass, Snoqualmie Pass,
Paradise, Longmire, Greenwater, SR18 at Tiger Mountain Summit,
and Crystal Mountain
620 PM PDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM
PDT THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
accumulations up to 12 to 24 inches. For the Blizzard Warning,
blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to 12 to
18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. For the Winter Storm
Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 2 to 4
feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties and Cascades of
Southern King County.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM PDT Wednesday.
For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM Wednesday to 5 AM PDT
Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Wednesday night
through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Very
strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. Prepare for possible power outages.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
620 PM PDT Tue Mar 10 2026
WAZ301-302-111215-
/O.CON.KSEW.BZ.W.0001.260312T0100Z-260312T1200Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260312T0100Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.A.0003.260312T1200Z-260314T1200Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-Cascades of Snohomish and
Northern King Counties-
Including Stevens Pass, Silverton, and Mount Baker
620 PM PDT Tue Mar 10 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM
PDT THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
accumulations between 4 and 12 inches. For the Blizzard Warning,
blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to 1
foot. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch,
heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 feet
possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties and
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM PDT Wednesday.
For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM Wednesday to 5 AM PDT
Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Wednesday night
through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong
winds could cause tree damage.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. Prepare for possible power outages.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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