Special Weather Statement
Road cameras and surface observations are reporting patchy dense
fog of one quarter of a mile or less. The impacted areas are along
I-90 between Throp and Kittitas. If driving, slow down, use your
headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
From: Feb 04, 2026 15:55
Until: Feb 04, 2026 20:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility less than one-half mile or less in areas of
dense fog.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 31, 2026 17:18
Until: Jan 31, 2026 20:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one-quarter mile or less in areas of dense fog.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, and Lower Columbia Basin
of Washington.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 31, 2026 08:14
Until: Jan 31, 2026 18:00
Air Stagnation Advisory
* WHAT...Poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion
and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to
trap pollutants.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Oregon
and central, south central, and southeast Washington.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with
respiratory problems.
From: Jan 19, 2026 05:09
Until: Jan 19, 2026 15:00
Air Stagnation Advisory
* WHAT...Poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion
and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to
trap pollutants.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Central Oregon and North Central Oregon. In
Washington, Kittitas Valley.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with
respiratory problems.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Area coverage of freezing fog has reduced
since this morning, but lingering fog along parts of I-82, I-97,
and Highway 126 will persist through the next couple of hours.
Expecting more freezing fog to redevelop overnight tonight for the
region.
From: Jan 18, 2026 21:42
Until: Jan 19, 2026 15:00
Air Stagnation Advisory
* WHAT...Poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion
and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to
trap pollutants.
* WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington,
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower
Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Yakima Valley, and Simcoe
Highlands.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with
respiratory problems.
From: Jan 18, 2026 21:42
Until: Jan 19, 2026 15:00
Freezing Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one mile or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley.
* WHEN...Until noon PST today.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 11, 2026 12:21
Until: Jan 11, 2026 20:00
Freezing Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility of a quarter mile or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Parts of I-82 and I-90 nears Ellensburg are
recording less than or equal to a quarter mile of visibility.
Temperatures across the area are in the high 20s to low 30s,
bringing possible slick conditions across pavements (including
sidewalks and roads).
From: Jan 11, 2026 04:01
Until: Jan 11, 2026 09:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 08, 2026 15:29
Until: Jan 09, 2026 00:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 5 to 8
inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 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 this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Periods of moderate to heavy snow will combine with low
visibilities to create difficult driving conditions, especially on
portions of I-90 and US-20.
From: Jan 08, 2026 15:29
Until: Jan 09, 2026 00:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 9 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 40 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...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low
visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.
From: Jan 08, 2026 06:43
Until: Jan 08, 2026 20:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 08, 2026 06:43
Until: Jan 08, 2026 20:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12
and 30 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. In
Washington, Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create
extremely dangerous driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow expected Tuesday morning
through Tuesday Evening.
From: Jan 05, 2026 22:04
Until: Jan 06, 2026 07:30
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 7 to 10
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall
rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult
driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow expected Tuesday morning
through Tuesday Evening.
From: Jan 05, 2026 22:04
Until: Jan 06, 2026 07:30
Freezing Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility less than one mile in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 05, 2026 20:36
Until: Jan 06, 2026 06:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 20
and 30 inches possible.
* WHERE...Upper and Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades
Crest, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, East Slopes of the
Oregon Cascades, and Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create
extremely dangerous driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow accumulations of 24-30 inches for
Washington Cascades, 17-25 inches for Oregon Cascades, and 10-20
inches for the Northwest Blue Mountains will be possible. Heaviest
snow expected Tuesday morning through Tuesday Evening.
From: Jan 05, 2026 10:52
Until: Jan 06, 2026 00:00
Special Weather Statement
Patchy dense fog will reduce visibilities to one mile or less in
areas along the I-82 corridor near Yakima. Be advised if
traveling in this area, use low beam headlights, and leave extra
distance between your vehicle and those around you.
From: Jan 04, 2026 17:45
Until: Jan 04, 2026 19:30
Special Weather Statement
Patchy dense fog is producing localized visibilities of one-
quarter mile or less along I-90, I-82, US 97, and SR 24. Fog is
expected to continue this evening and tonight. If driving, slow
down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of
you.
From: Jan 03, 2026 01:34
Until: Jan 03, 2026 05:00
Air Stagnation Advisory
* WHAT...Stagnant conditions will have the potential to trap
pollutants near the ground and deteriorate air quality.
* WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington,
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, North Central
Oregon, Central Oregon, Kittitas Valley, and Yakima Valley.
* WHEN...Until noon PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Periods of air stagnation can lead to the buildup of
pollutants near the surface, potentially leading to poor air
quality.
From: Dec 29, 2025 20:03
Until: Jan 01, 2026 20:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Ice accumulations around one
tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast
Washington.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 5 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
From: Dec 31, 2025 23:00
Until: Jan 01, 2026 07:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of around
one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Oregon
and central Washington.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 1 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
From: Dec 31, 2025 23:00
Until: Jan 01, 2026 07:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 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 7 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
From: Dec 27, 2025 05:30
Until: Dec 27, 2025 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as
high as 50 mph between 7 pm tonight and 10 am Saturday.
* WHERE...In Oregon, East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. In
Washington, Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low
visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.
From: Dec 26, 2025 22:02
Until: Dec 27, 2025 06:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations averaging 5 to 10
inches and locally as high as 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as
35 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades and Northern
Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Upper Slopes of the
Eastern Washington Cascades Crest and Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall
rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult
driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
From: Dec 26, 2025 11:00
Until: Dec 27, 2025 03:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility less as low as one quarter mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Washington.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 26, 2025 11:22
Until: Dec 26, 2025 18:00
Freezing Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one to two miles in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Yakima Valley.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 26, 2025 11:22
Until: Dec 26, 2025 18:00
Freezing Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one half mile or less in fog and freezing fog.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 26, 2025 11:22
Until: Dec 26, 2025 18:00
Freezing Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility of one half mile or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Yakima Valley.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 26, 2025 06:24
Until: Dec 26, 2025 18:00
Freezing Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one half mile or less in fog and freezing fog.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Areas of freezing fog could cause slick roadways and sidewalks.
From: Dec 26, 2025 06:24
Until: Dec 26, 2025 18:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades and Northern
Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Upper Slopes of the
Eastern Washington Cascades Crest and Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 7 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall
rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult
driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
From: Dec 26, 2025 05:33
Until: Dec 26, 2025 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations to 3 to 9 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades and Northern
Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Upper Slopes of the
Eastern Washington Cascades Crest and Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 7 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low
visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.
From: Dec 25, 2025 09:52
Until: Dec 25, 2025 19:00
Special Weather Statement
...SNOW ALONG MOUNTAINS PASSES WILL AFFECT HOLIDAY TRAVEL THROUGH
WEDNESDAY...
A return of an active weather pattern with an associated
atmospheric river is expected to impact the Cascades, most
notably over the Washington Cascades. Moderate rain favored, with
amounts between 0.5-1 inch (60-80% confidence) at the Cascade
crest with lesser amounts found at the lower elevations.
Precipitation over the Cascades will transition to snow this
evening as snow levels drop to 2000-3000 feet. Snowfall totals
through Wednesday are favored to be 5-7 inches (60-80%
confidence).
*For current weather conditions, check weather.gov/pendleton
*Current road conditions can be found at wsdot.com
*Winter driving tips can be found here: weather.gov/safety/winter
From: Dec 22, 2025 20:08
Until: Dec 25, 2025 12:00
Special Weather Statement
A return of an active weather pattern with an associated
atmospheric river is expected to impact the Cascades, most
notably over the Washington Cascades. As snow levels drop to
2000-3000 feet, Snowfall totals through Wednesday are favored to
be 1-3 inches (60-80% confidence). Additional snows are possible
Thursday night and Friday with expected amounts around 2 to 4
inches across the pass levels.
*For current weather conditions, check weather.gov/pendleton
*Current road conditions can be found at wsdot.com
*Winter driving tips can be found here: weather.gov/safety/winter
From: Dec 24, 2025 12:52
Until: Dec 25, 2025 07:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 24, 2025 17:54
Until: Dec 25, 2025 02:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In Oregon, North Central Oregon. In Washington, Simcoe
Highlands.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 24, 2025 08:48
Until: Dec 25, 2025 00:30
Special Weather Statement
...SNOW ALONG MOUNTAINS PASSES WILL AFFECT HOLIDAY TRAVEL THROUGH
WEDNESDAY...
A return of an active weather pattern with an associated
atmospheric river is expected to impact the Cascades, most
notably over the Washington Cascades. Moderate rain favored, with
amounts between 0.5-1 inch (60-80% confidence) at the Cascade
crest with lesser amounts found at the lower elevations.
Precipitation over the Cascades will transition to snow this
evening as snow levels drop to 2000-3000 feet. Snowfall totals
through Wednesday are favored to be 3-5 inches (60-80%
confidence).
*For current weather conditions, check weather.gov/pendleton
*Current road conditions can be found at wsdot.com
*Winter driving tips can be found here: weather.gov/safety/winter
From: Dec 23, 2025 20:39
Until: Dec 25, 2025 00:15
Freezing Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one miles or less in freezing fog.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous,
especially on portions of I-90. Additionally, freezing fog could
cause slick spots on roadways and sidewalks.
From: Dec 22, 2025 13:19
Until: Dec 22, 2025 19:00
Special Weather Statement
Patchy, dense freezing fog will reduce visibilities to 1 mile or
less in spots through the morning hours. If you are traveling,
especially on portions of I-90 and encounter reduced visibilities,
use low beam headlights and allow for extra space between your
vehicle and those around you. Freezing fog can also cause slick
spots on roadways and sidewalks.
From: Dec 22, 2025 10:34
Until: Dec 22, 2025 16:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional 3 to 7 inches of additional
accumulation expected.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow.
From: Dec 21, 2025 22:19
Until: Dec 22, 2025 12:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low
visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow rates will increase through the
afternoon, peaking after 4 PM.
From: Dec 21, 2025 08:47
Until: Dec 21, 2025 23:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Moderate to Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations
between 3 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall
rates will combine with low visibility to create difficult driving
conditions.
From: Dec 20, 2025 22:25
Until: Dec 21, 2025 08:00
Flood Warning
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Naches River near Naches affecting Yakima County.
For the Naches River...including Cliffdell, Naches...Minor flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Naches River near Naches.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 17.8 feet, At this level, there will be minor
flooding near Naches, Eschback Park, Painted Rock and the north
end of Yakima.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM PST Friday the stage was 18.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:45 PM PST Friday was 18.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 14.7 feet Monday,
December 29.
- Flood stage is 17.8 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
18.3 feet on 05/18/2008.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Dec 20, 2025 06:26
Until: Dec 20, 2025 18:30
