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Alert: Special Weather Statement
Area(s): South Washington Coast; Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands; Willapa Hills
Effective: 2026-01-07 @ 9:40 am
Onset: 2026-01-07 @ 9:40 am -> 2026-01-07 @ 10:15 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Portland OR on 2026-01-07 @ 9:40 am
Headline: Special Weather Statement issued January 7 at 7:40AM PST by NWS Portland OR
Description: At 740 AM PST, trained weather spotters reported a strong
thunderstorm near Bay Center, or 14 miles north of Long Beach, moving
northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Pea size hail.

SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.

IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Ocean Park, Raymond, South Bend, Bay Center, Willapa, and Nahcotta.

This includes the following highways in Washington...
U. S. Highway 101 between mile markers 36 and 67.
State Route 6 between mile markers 1 and 4.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Northeast Mountains
Effective: 2026-01-07 @ 8:59 am -> 2026-01-07 @ 12:00 pm
Onset: 2026-01-07 @ 8:59 am -> 2026-01-07 @ 12:00 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Spokane WA on 2026-01-07 @ 8:59 am
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 6:59AM PST until January 7 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Spokane WA
Description: * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 2 inches.

* WHERE...Chewelah, Orin-Rice Road, Deer Park, Metaline Falls,
Colville, Northport, Metaline, Springdale-Hunters Road, Flowery
Trail Road, Newport, Tiger, Fruitland, Ione, and Kettle Falls.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday
morning commute.

Alert: Winter Storm Warning
Area(s): Western Chelan County
Effective: 2026-01-07 @ 8:59 am -> 2026-01-08 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2026-01-07 @ 8:59 am -> 2026-01-07 @ 10:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Spokane WA on 2026-01-07 @ 8:59 am
Headline: Winter Storm Warning issued January 7 at 6:59AM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Spokane WA
Description: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 9
inches, locally near 1 foot in the higher mountains. Winds gusting
as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Winter driving conditions
will impact the Tuesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.

Alert: Winter Storm Warning
Area(s): Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest
Effective: 2026-01-07 @ 7:43 am -> 2026-01-08 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2026-01-07 @ 7:43 am -> 2026-01-07 @ 6:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Pendleton OR on 2026-01-07 @ 7:43 am
Headline: Winter Storm Warning issued January 7 at 5:43AM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Description: * 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.

Alert: Winter Storm Warning
Area(s): Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Northwest Blue Mountains
Effective: 2026-01-07 @ 7:43 am -> 2026-01-08 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2026-01-07 @ 7:43 am -> 2026-01-07 @ 6:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Pendleton OR on 2026-01-07 @ 7:43 am
Headline: Winter Storm Warning issued January 7 at 5:43AM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Description: * 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.

Alert: Winter Storm Warning
Area(s): East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades; Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest
Effective: 2026-01-07 @ 7:43 am -> 2026-01-08 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2026-01-07 @ 7:43 am -> 2026-01-07 @ 6:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Pendleton OR on 2026-01-07 @ 7:43 am
Headline: Winter Storm Warning issued January 7 at 5:43AM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Description: * 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.

Alert: High Surf Advisory
Area(s): Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; Central Coast of Oregon; South Washington Coast
Effective: 2026-01-07 @ 3:27 am -> 2026-01-08 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2026-01-07 @ 12:00 pm -> 2026-01-07 @ 6:00 pm
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Portland OR on 2026-01-07 @ 3:27 am
Headline: High Surf Advisory issued January 7 at 1:27AM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Description: * WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to
25 feet.

* WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South
Washington Coast.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties,
and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off
rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor
beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings.
Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low-
lying shoreline.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The largest waves are expected to occur
between 4 PM Wednesday and 7 AM Thursday.

Alert: Winter Storm Warning
Area(s): North Oregon Cascades; Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County; South Washington Cascades
Effective: 2026-01-07 @ 3:25 am -> 2026-01-08 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2026-01-07 @ 3:25 am -> 2026-01-07 @ 6:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Portland OR on 2026-01-07 @ 3:25 am
Headline: Winter Storm Warning issued January 7 at 1:25AM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Description: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 2
feet, except up to 3 feet for elevations above 5000 feet. Winds
gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central
Cascades of Oregon.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.

Alert: Winter Weather Advisory
Area(s): Lake Crescent Area Including US 101
Effective: 2026-01-07 @ 1:35 am -> 2026-01-07 @ 9:00 pm
Onset: 2026-01-07 @ 5:00 am -> 2026-01-07 @ 12:00 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Seattle WA on 2026-01-07 @ 1:35 am
Headline: Winter Weather Advisory issued January 6 at 11:35PM PST until January 7 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Description: * WHAT...Wet snow expected at times. Total snow accumulations up to
3 inches.

* WHERE...Lake Crescent Area Including US 101.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain may mix in with snow at times. Snow
accumulation is most likely Wednesday morning between 7 AM to 12
PM when precipitation is heaviest, particularly around US-101 west
of Lake Crescent.

Alert: Winter Storm Warning
Area(s): Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties; Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties; Cascades of Southern King County; Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties
Effective: 2026-01-07 @ 1:35 am -> 2026-01-08 @ 6:00 pm
Onset: 2026-01-07 @ 1:35 am -> 2026-01-07 @ 12:00 pm
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Seattle WA on 2026-01-07 @ 1:35 am
Headline: Winter Storm Warning issued January 6 at 11:35PM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Description: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between
1 and 2 feet. 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. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches.

Alert: Coastal Flood Advisory
Area(s): San Juan County; Lowlands of Western Whatcom County
Effective: 2026-01-07 @ 1:09 am -> 2026-01-07 @ 1:00 pm
Onset: 2026-01-07 @ 7:00 am -> 2026-01-07 @ 1:00 pm
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Seattle WA on 2026-01-07 @ 1:09 am
Headline: Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 6 at 11:09PM PST until January 7 at 11:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Description: * 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.

Alert: High Surf Advisory
Area(s): Northern Washington Coast; Grays Harbor County Coast
Effective: 2026-01-07 @ 1:09 am -> 2026-01-08 @ 12:00 pm
Onset: 2026-01-07 @ 12:00 pm -> 2026-01-07 @ 1:15 pm
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Seattle WA on 2026-01-07 @ 1:09 am
Headline: High Surf Advisory issued January 6 at 11:09PM PST until January 8 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Description: * 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.