Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca, Island County, Lake
Crescent Area Including US 101, Port Townsend Area, and Western
Strait of Juan de Fuca.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
From: Feb 18, 2026 20:27
Until: Feb 19, 2026 18:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 10 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Lowlands of Western Whatcom County and San Juan County.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to noon PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
From: Feb 18, 2026 20:27
Until: Feb 19, 2026 06:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow showers expected. Additional snow accumulations up to
2 inches.
* WHERE...Foothills of the Western and Southern Olympic Peninsula,
Lake Crescent Area Including US 101, Lower Chehalis River Valley,
Southern Hood Canal, and Willapa and Black Hills.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday
morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will come in the form of hit
and miss showers while temperatures generally hover in the low to
mid 30s this morning. Quick snow accumulations will be possible in
heavy showers creating rapidly deteriorating road conditions.
From: Feb 17, 2026 09:25
Until: Feb 17, 2026 20:00
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 1
to 2 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and
low-lying coastal areas.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington near
the Salish Sea, Strait of Juan de Fuca, Puget Sound and Hood
Canal.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is
expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of
parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road
closures expected.
From: Feb 01, 2026 10:02
Until: Feb 01, 2026 18:00
fog
Near zero visibility in fog continues.
Where:
- Inland Vancouver Island - near Port Alberni
When:
Now through Tuesday afternoon.
Remark:
A ridge of high pressure over B.C. is trapping moisture near the surface creating an area of dense fog in the vicinity of Port Alberni. While visibility may improve in the afternoons, fog is expected to redevelop each night.
The ridge is forecast to weaken and incoming weather systems will flush out the fog by mid week.
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Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 20, 2026 02:01
Until: Jan 20, 2026 18:01
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves along the coast.
* WHERE...Northern Washington Coast and Grays Harbor County
Coast zones.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Large breaking waves can knock people off their feet,
move driftwood and debris, and crash over rocks and jetties.
People can be injured or drown while observing the ocean.
Localized beach and coastal erosion is expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The largest waves will continue through
early this morning before waves slowly subside this afternoon.
From: Jan 08, 2026 11:12
Until: Jan 08, 2026 21:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves along the coast.
* WHERE...Northern Washington Coast and Grays Harbor County
Coast zones.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Large breaking waves can knock people off their feet,
move driftwood and debris, and crash over rocks and jetties.
People can be injured or drown while observing the ocean.
Localized beach and coastal erosion is expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The largest waves are expected to occur
late this afternoon into early Thursday and could approach 25
feet at times.
From: Jan 07, 2026 21:38
Until: Jan 08, 2026 12:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves along the coast.
* WHERE...Northern Washington Coast and Grays Harbor County
Coast zones.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Large breaking waves and sneaker waves can knock
people off their feet, move driftwood and debris, and crash over
rocks and jetties. People can be injured or drown while
observing the ocean. Localized beach and coastal erosion is
expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The largest waves are expected to occur
between 2 PM Wednesday and 5 AM Thursday.
From: Jan 07, 2026 07:09
Until: Jan 07, 2026 19:15
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 1
to 2 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and
low-lying coastal areas.
* WHERE...San Juan County and Lowlands of Western Whatcom County
zones.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is
expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of
parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road
closures expected.
From: Jan 07, 2026 07:09
Until: Jan 07, 2026 19:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves along the coast.
* WHERE...Northern Washington Coast zone.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Large breaking waves and sneaker waves can knock
people off their feet, move driftwood and debris, and crash over
rocks and jetties. People can be injured or drown while
observing the ocean. Localized beach and coastal erosion is
expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The largest waves are expected to occur
between 2 PM Wednesday and 5 AM Thursday.
From: Jan 06, 2026 09:18
Until: Jan 07, 2026 08:00
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 1
to 2 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and
low-lying coastal areas.
* WHERE...San Juan County and Lowlands of Western Whatcom County
zones.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 AM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is
expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of parking
lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road closures
expected.
From: Jan 07, 2026 00:00
Until: Jan 07, 2026 08:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Olympics.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact travel.
From: Jan 06, 2026 23:15
Until: Jan 07, 2026 03:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Olympics.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong
winds could cause tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow amounts of 1 to 2 feet expected for the
highest elevations of the Olympics.
From: Jan 06, 2026 15:51
Until: Jan 07, 2026 00:00
snowfall
Significant snowfall impacting morning commute.
What: 10 to 15 cm of snow.
Where: Malahat highway near the summit.
When: This morning.
Additional remarks: A frontal system crosses the South Coast today bringing heavy precipitation. With snow levels dropping to 300 m, significant snowfall of 10 to 15cm is forecast for this morning. As precipitation rates ease late this morning, snow will shift back to rain.
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Travel will likely be challenging. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic. Visibility will likely be reduced at times.
Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions.
Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 06, 2026 15:18
Until: Jan 06, 2026 22:04
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Lake Crescent Area Including US 101, Northern Washington
Coast, and Western Strait of Juan de Fuca.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest around Neah Bay and
along the coastline of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
From: Jan 06, 2026 17:18
Until: Jan 06, 2026 20:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Island County and Lowlands of Western Whatcom County.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Jan 06, 2026 17:18
Until: Jan 06, 2026 20:00
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding. Inundation of around 1.5 to 2.5
feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-
lying coastal areas.
* WHERE...San Juan County zone.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is
expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of
parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road
closures expected.
From: Jan 06, 2026 17:49
Until: Jan 06, 2026 19:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Lake Crescent Area Including US 101, Northern Washington
Coast, and Western Strait of Juan de Fuca.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be strongest around Neah Bay and
along the coastline of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
From: Jan 06, 2026 08:04
Until: Jan 06, 2026 18:00
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 1.5
to 2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and
low- lying coastal areas.
* WHERE...San Juan County, Lowlands of Western Skagit and
Northwestern Snohomish Counties, Downtown Everett / Marysville
Area, Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area, City of
Seattle, Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties,
Eastern Kitsap County and Island County zones.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is
expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of
parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road
closures expected.
From: Jan 06, 2026 09:18
Until: Jan 06, 2026 18:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Island County and Lowlands of Western Whatcom County.
* WHEN...From 4 AM early this morning to noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Jan 06, 2026 08:04
Until: Jan 06, 2026 18:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Olympics.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong
winds could cause tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow amounts of 1 to 2 feet expected for the
highest elevations of the Olympics.
From: Jan 06, 2026 07:26
Until: Jan 06, 2026 17:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Island County and Lowlands of Western Whatcom County.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to noon PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Jan 05, 2026 21:06
Until: Jan 06, 2026 17:00
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 1.5
to 2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and
low- lying coastal areas.
* WHERE...San Juan County, Lowlands of Western Skagit and
Northwestern Snohomish Counties, Downtown Everett / Marysville
Area, Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area, City of
Seattle, Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties,
Eastern Kitsap County and Island County zones.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is
expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of
parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road
closures expected.
From: Jan 06, 2026 06:02
Until: Jan 06, 2026 14:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Olympics.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening
commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow amounts of 1 to 2 feet expected for the
highest elevations of the Olympics.
From: Jan 05, 2026 22:23
Until: Jan 06, 2026 08:00
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 1.5
to 2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and
low- lying coastal areas.
* WHERE...San Juan County, Lowlands of Western Skagit and
Northwestern Snohomish Counties, Downtown Everett / Marysville
Area, Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area, City of
Seattle, Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties,
Eastern Kitsap County and Island County zones.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is
expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of parking
lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road closures
expected.
From: Jan 05, 2026 22:42
Until: Jan 06, 2026 07:00
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 1.5
to 2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and
low-lying coastal areas.
* WHERE...Northern Washington Coast and Grays Harbor County
Coast zones.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is
expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of
parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road
closures expected.
From: Jan 05, 2026 17:31
Until: Jan 05, 2026 23:00
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 1.5
to 2.5 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and
low- lying coastal areas.
* WHERE...San Juan County, Lowlands of Western Whatcom County,
Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties
and Island County zones.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is
expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of
parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road
closures expected.
From: Jan 05, 2026 12:05
Until: Jan 05, 2026 18:00
Coastal Flood Warning
* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding expected. Inundation of
2.5 to 3.0 feet above ground level is possible along
shorelines and low-lying coastal areas.
* WHERE...San Juan County and Lowlands of Western Whatcom County
zones.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 AM PST today.
* IMPACTS...Significant coastal flooding due to high tides and
storm surge is expected. This is expected to lead to numerous
road closures. Low lying property including homes, businesses,
and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Shoreline
erosion or damage may occur.
From: Jan 04, 2026 11:48
Until: Jan 04, 2026 18:00
Coastal Flood Warning
* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding expected. Inundation of 2.5
to 3.0 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and
low-lying coastal areas.
* WHERE...San Juan County and Lowlands of Western Whatcom County
zones.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Significant coastal flooding due to high tides and
storm surge is expected. This is expected to lead to numerous
road closures. Low lying property including homes, businesses,
and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Shoreline
erosion or damage may occur.
From: Jan 03, 2026 23:15
Until: Jan 04, 2026 12:00
Coastal Flood Watch
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
expected. Inundation of 1.5 to 2.5 feet above ground level is
possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding possible.
Inundation of 2 to 3 feet above ground level is possible along
shorelines and low-lying coastal areas.
* WHERE...San Juan County and Lowlands of Western Whatcom County
zones.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 AM PST this
morning. For the Coastal Flood Watch, Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
From: Jan 03, 2026 15:34
Until: Jan 04, 2026 00:00
Coastal Flood Watch
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
expected. Inundation of 1.5 to 2.5 feet above ground level is
possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding possible.
Inundation of 2 to 3 feet above ground level is possible along
shorelines and low-lying coastal areas.
* WHERE...San Juan County and Lowlands of Western Whatcom County
zones.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM to 9 AM PST
today. For the Coastal Flood Watch, Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
From: Jan 03, 2026 11:49
Until: Jan 03, 2026 22:00
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
expected. Inundation of 1.5 to 2.5 feet above ground level is
possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding possible.
Inundation of 2 to 3 feet above ground level is possible along
shorelines and low-lying coastal areas.
* WHERE...San Juan County and Lowlands of Western Whatcom County
zones.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM to 9 AM PST
today. For the Coastal Flood Watch, Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
From: Jan 03, 2026 11:49
Until: Jan 03, 2026 22:00
Coastal Flood Advisory
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
expected. Inundation of 1.5 to 2.5 feet above ground level is
possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding possible.
Inundation of 2 to 3 feet above ground level is possible along
shorelines and low-lying coastal areas.
* WHERE...San Juan County and Lowlands of Western Whatcom County
zones.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM to 9 AM PST
Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
From: Jan 02, 2026 20:54
Until: Jan 03, 2026 12:00
Coastal Flood Watch
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
expected. Inundation of 1.5 to 2.5 feet above ground level is
possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding possible.
Inundation of 2 to 3 feet above ground level is possible along
shorelines and low-lying coastal areas.
* WHERE...San Juan County and Lowlands of Western Whatcom County
zones.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM to 9 AM PST
Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
From: Jan 02, 2026 20:54
Until: Jan 03, 2026 12:00
