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Winter Storm Warning


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1108 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025

IDZ005-006-061815-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-251207T0000Z/
Northern Clearwater Mountains-Southern Clearwater Mountains-
1008 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. There is a likelihood of major winter
  storm impacts. Total snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches in the
  valleys and 9 to 18 inches in the higher terrain including Lolo
  Pass.

* WHERE...Pierce, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, Elk City, Elk
  River, Highway 12 Lowell to Lolo Pass, and Dixie.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute,
  especially over higher passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
1108 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025

MTZ004-061815-
/O.CON.KMSO.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-251207T0000Z/
Lower Clark Fork Region-
1108 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. There is a likelihood of major winter
  weather impacts. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches in the
  valleys and 8 to 14 inches in the higher terrain including Lookout
  Pass and Evaro Hill.

* WHERE...Evaro Hill, I-90 Lookout Pass to Haugan, Highway 200
  Thompson Falls to Plains, and Highway 200 Trout Creek to Heron.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM MST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Friday evening commute, especially over higher
  passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
250 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025

IDZ004-060000-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-251207T0000Z/
Central Panhandle Mountains-
Including the cities of Kellogg, Pinehurst, Fernwood, Mullan,
Lookout Pass, Fourth Of July Pass, Osburn, St. Maries, Wallace,
and Dobson Pass
250 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations above 3000 feet around 6 to 12 inches.

* WHERE...Kellogg, Pinehurst, Fernwood, Mullan, Lookout Pass, Fourth
  Of July Pass, Osburn, St. Maries, Wallace, and Dobson Pass.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Winter travel conditions expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will become heavy at times Friday
  through Saturday over Lookout Pass. Snow will briefly change to
  rain at Lookout Pass Friday afternoon before changing back to rain
  Friday evening.

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 road
information in Idaho, call 5 1 1.

&&

$$


High Wind Warning


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1156 PM PST Thu Dec 4 2025

WAZ034-060030-
/O.NEW.KOTX.HW.W.0003.251206T0300Z-251206T1500Z/
Moses Lake Area-
Including the cities of Ephrata, Quincy, Moses Lake, and Othello
1156 PM PST Thu Dec 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph west of
  Moses Lake.

* WHERE...Mattawa, Beverly, Ephrata, Quincy

* WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 7 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of damaging winds will blow down trees and power
  lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles. Strong cross winds on Interstate 90 between George and
  Vantage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts will vary over short distances.
  Damaging wind gusts are most likely west of the Moses Lake area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during a windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1156 PM PST Thu Dec 4 2025

WAZ041-044-060030-
/O.UPG.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.251206T0300Z-251206T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KOTX.HW.W.0003.251206T0300Z-251206T1500Z/
Wenatchee Area-Waterville Plateau-
Including the cities of Chelan, Entiat, Number 2 Canyon,
Cashmere, Pangborn Airport, Wenatchee, Badger Mountain Road,
Mansfield, Number 1 Canyon, and Waterville
1156 PM PST Thu Dec 4 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 65 mph expected.

* WHERE...Chelan, Entiat, Number 2 Canyon, Cashmere, Pangborn
  Airport, Wenatchee, Badger Mountain Road, Mansfield, Number 1
  Canyon, and Waterville.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 7 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of damaging winds will blow down trees and power
  lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts will vary over short distances.
  Damaging wind gusts are most likely on the higher benches around
  Wenatchee and on the Waterville Plateau.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

&&

$$


Winter Weather Advisory


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
615 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025

WAZ302-052215-
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0021.251206T0300Z-251207T0600Z/
Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties-
Including Stevens Pass
615 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 6 to 11
  inches at Stevens Pass. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult over the pass. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A convergence zone as well as heavy snowfall
  at times may allow for snowfall rates to meet or exceed 1 inch per
  hour. Gusty winds will limit visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. Refer to WSDOT for the latest pass conditions and
closures.

&&

$$

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
250 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025

WAZ048-060000-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0033.251206T0300Z-251207T0600Z/
Western Chelan County-
Including the cities of Stehekin, Stevens Pass, and Holden
Village
250 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 PM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations around 5 to 10
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Winter travel conditions expected.  The combination of
  heavy wet snow and strong ridgetop winds could lead to some tree
  damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will transition to snow Friday night
  between 7-10PM.  Snow rates could be near 1"/hour at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest travel
information in Washington, go to https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel

&&

$$

SB


Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
216 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025

ORZ041-044-507-508-510-WAZ024-521-060015-
/O.EXT.KPDT.WI.Y.0029.251205T2100Z-251206T1800Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-Lower Columbia Basin of
Oregon-Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-North Central
Oregon-Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-Simcoe
Highlands-
Including the cities of Condon, Arlington, The Dalles, Ione,
Athena, Moro, Dufur, Bickleton, White Salmon, Heppner, Hermiston,
Pilot Rock, Pendleton, Boardman, Fossil, Maupin, and Goldendale
216 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington,
  Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon, Lower Columbia Basin of
  Oregon, North Central Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
216 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025

ORZ050-060015-
/O.EXB.KPDT.WI.Y.0029.251205T2100Z-251206T2100Z/
Wallowa County-
Including the cities of Enterprise, Wallowa, and Joseph
216 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM PST
SATURDAY FOR WALLOWA VALLEY...

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50
  mph expected for Wallowa Valley.

* WHERE...Wallowa County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
216 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025

WAZ026-029-060015-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0029.251206T0300Z-251206T1500Z/
Kittitas Valley-Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Thorp, Ellensburg, Walla Walla, Dayton,
and Waitsburg
216 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Kittitas Valley and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of
  Washington.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

PDT

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
216 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025

WAZ027-028-060015-
/O.EXA.KPDT.WI.Y.0029.251206T0300Z-251206T1500Z/
Yakima Valley-Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Including the cities of Toppenish, Tri-Cities, Sunnyside,
Prosser, Yakima, Connell, and Naches
216 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Yakima Valley and Lower Columbia Basin of Washington.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1156 PM PST Thu Dec 4 2025

IDZ003-WAZ033-060030-
/O.EXA.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.251206T0300Z-251206T1500Z/
Idaho Palouse-Washington Palouse-
Including the cities of Uniontown, Pullman, Potlatch, Oakesdale,
Genesee, Plummer, Moscow, La Crosse, Rosalia, Tekoa, and Colfax
1156 PM PST Thu Dec 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Uniontown, Pullman, Potlatch, Oakesdale, Genesee, Plummer,
  Moscow, La Crosse, Rosalia, Tekoa, and Colfax.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 7 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1156 PM PST Thu Dec 4 2025

WAZ032-060030-
/O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.251206T0300Z-251206T1500Z/
Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-
Including the cities of Pomeroy, Alpowa Summit, and Clarkston
1156 PM PST Thu Dec 4 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Pomeroy, Alpowa Summit, and Clarkston.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 7 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

JW


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1125 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025

WAZ027-052230-
Yakima Valley-
Including the cities of Naches, Sunnyside, Toppenish, and Yakima
1125 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025

Patchy dense fog with visibility between a quarter to one mile
has been observed along Interstate 84 and around the McAllister
Field in the Yakima valley in the past hour. Low visibilities in
this area are expected to continue for the next two to three
hours, then dissipate as the next system brings breezy conditions.



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Hydrologic Outlook


Hydrologic Outlook
WAC009-027-029-031-033-035-041-045-053-055-057-061-067-073-060000-

Hydrologic Outlook
National Weather Service Seattle WA
337 AM PST Fri Dec 5 2025

...THREAT OF RIVER FLOODING ACROSS WESTERN WASHINGTON NEXT WEEK...

A series of atmospheric rivers will provide rounds of increasingly
impactful rainfall starting today and continuing through next week.
Snow levels will fluctuate around 4500 to 6500 feet. Expect rising
rivers with potential for flooding especially for rivers flowing off
the Olympics and Cascades. Urban flooding and landslides are also
possible throughout this period as the soil conditions remain wet.

$$

JD

Hydrologic Outlook
WAZ027-522-523-070015-

Hydrologic Outlook
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
303 PM PST Thu Dec 4 2025

...RIVERS RISING IN THE WASHINGTON CASCADES EARLY NEXT WEEK...

A series of weather systems will bring rain and rising river levels
to the area, especially the Washington Cascades, through this
weekend. Another system fed by a strong atmospheric river early next
week will bring heavier rain amounts. Currently a few locations on
the Naches and Yakima Rivers are forecast to reach action stage
starting Tuesday and Wednesday but the chances of reaching minor
flood stage are very low.


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GP

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