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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
947 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026

WAZ048-080500-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260109T0000Z/
Western Chelan County-
Including the cities of Stevens Pass, Stehekin, and Holden
Village
947 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10
  inches, locally near 1 foot in the higher mountains. Winds gusting
  as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Stevens Pass, Stehekin, and Holden Village.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Winter driving conditions
  will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional snowfall at Stehekin between 1 and
  3 inches through Thursday afternoon.

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 travel
information in Washington, go to https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel

&&

$$

Fewkes

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
929 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026

WAZ301>304-080300-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260109T0000Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-Cascades of Snohomish and
Northern King Counties-Cascades of Southern King County-Cascades
of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
Including Mount Baker, Greenwater, SR18 at Tiger Mountain Summit,
Ashford, Mount Rainier, Paradise, White Pass, Snoqualmie Pass,
Crystal Mountain, Longmire, and Stevens Pass
929 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between
  8 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, Cascades
  of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Cascades of Pierce and Lewis
  Counties, and Cascades of Southern King County.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency and check road conditions
before departing. Prepare for possible power outages.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
543 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026

ORZ502-WAZ030-080000-
/O.CON.KPDT.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260109T0000Z/
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Northwest Blue Mountains-
Including the cities of Meacham, Tollgate, and Ski Bluewood
Resort
543 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 18 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
  Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create
  extremely dangerous driving conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow rates forecasted Wednesday night
  through Thursday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
543 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026

ORZ509-WAZ522-080000-
/O.CON.KPDT.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260109T0000Z/
East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades-Upper Slopes of the Eastern
Washington Cascades Crest-
Including the cities of Sunriver, Sisters, Camp Sherman, Roslyn,
La Pine, and Easton
543 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 20 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...In Oregon, East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. In
  Washington, Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create
  extremely dangerous driving conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
543 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026

WAZ523-080000-
/O.CON.KPDT.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260109T0000Z/
Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest-
Including the cities of Cle Elum, Appleton, and Cliffdell
543 AM PST Wed Jan 7 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 10 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
  heavy snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.

Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

&&

$$

MD

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