Alpental Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Alpental.

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Flood Watch issued November 15 at 4:10PM PST until November 17 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A storm coming in over the Olympics Saturday will bring 2 to 3 inches of rain with snow levels at times above 5000 feet. With the Skokomish River running high at near 16 feet, this will be enough to drive it above flood stage early Sunday morning. River forecasts are trending higher and the river could exceed moderate stage again. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Coastal Flood Warning issued November 15 at 3:00PM PST until November 16 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Moderate to major coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 2.5 to 3 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas during the high tides on Saturday and Sunday. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast zones. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 4 PM PST both Saturday and 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Large waves and onshore flow may exacerbate the impacts of coastal flooding on Sunday. High tide on Saturday will peak around 12 PM PST. High tide on Sunday will peak around 1 PM PST.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 15 at 3:00PM PST until November 16 at 5:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 2 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low- lying coastal areas during the high tides on Saturday and Sunday. * WHERE...Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca and Western Strait of Juan De Fuca zones. * WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM to 5 PM PST Saturday. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM to 5 PM PST Sunday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide on Saturday will peak around 1 PM PST. High tide on Sunday will peak around 2 PM PST.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 15 at 3:00PM PST until November 17 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 2 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low- lying coastal areas. * WHERE...San Juan County zone. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM PST Sunday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will peak around 730 AM PST Sunday.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 15 at 3:00PM PST until November 17 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 2 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low- lying coastal areas. * WHERE...Western Whatcom County, Southwest Interior, Western Skagit County, Everett and Vicinity, Tacoma Area, Admiralty Inlet Area, Hood Canal Area, Seattle and Vicinity and Bremerton and Vicinity zones. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM PST Sunday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will peak around 630 AM PST Sunday.

Coastal Flood Warning issued November 15 at 3:00PM PST until November 17 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Moderate to major coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 2.5 to 3 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas during the high tides on Saturday and Sunday. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast zones. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 4 PM PST both Saturday and 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Large waves and onshore flow may exacerbate the impacts of coastal flooding on Sunday. High tide on Saturday will peak around 12 PM PST. High tide on Sunday will peak around 1 PM PST.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 15 at 3:00PM PST until November 17 at 5:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 2 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low- lying coastal areas during the high tides on Saturday and Sunday. * WHERE...Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca and Western Strait of Juan De Fuca zones. * WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM to 5 PM PST Saturday. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM to 5 PM PST Sunday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide on Saturday will peak around 1 PM PST. High tide on Sunday will peak around 2 PM PST.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 15 at 2:36PM PST until November 16 at 2:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, Sneaker waves possible. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, tidal overflow flooding expected. * WHERE...South Washington Coast. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 7 PM PST this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM to 2 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level, during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays, sloughs, highway 101, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers.

Winter Storm Watch issued November 15 at 2:36PM PST until November 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 18 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...West Slopes of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, and South Washington Cascades.. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 15 at 2:07PM PST until November 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

...WINTER WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS... .An upper level trough will bring with it a cold front, lowering the snow levels. Snow may briefly turn to rain due to a brief warm front along the WA Cascades and the Blue Mountains on Sunday. Another cold front Sunday will bring snow back to include the OR Cascades this round. Snow totals will be highest along the crests and through the Passes. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected Above 4000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 15 at 2:07PM PST until November 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

...WINTER WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS... .An upper level trough will bring with it a cold front, lowering the snow levels. Snow may briefly turn to rain due to a brief warm front along the WA Cascades and the Blue Mountains on Sunday. Another cold front Sunday will bring snow back to include the OR Cascades this round. Snow totals will be highest along the crests and through the Passes. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 2500 ft. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 15 at 1:58PM PST until November 17 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Heavy mountain snow will fall between Saturday afternoon and Monday evening. Elevations between 1500 and 3000 feet will also see a chance of snow during the overnight hours, transitioning to rain during the day as temperatures warm. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches above 2500 feet with 2 to 6 inches below 2500 feet. * WHERE...Blewett Pass, Leavenworth and Plain. * WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For elevations below 3000 feet, snow will fall mainly in the overnight hours, transitioning to rain during the day as temperatures warm.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 15 at 1:58PM PST until November 18 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Heavy mountain snow will fall between Saturday afternoon and Monday evening. Elevations between 1500 and 3000 feet will also see a chance of snow during the overnight hours, transitioning to rain during the day as temperatures warm. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches above 2500 feet with 1 to 4 inches below 2500 feet. * WHERE...Orin-Rice Road, Wauconda, Inchelium, Metaline Falls, Republic, Deer Park, Tiger, Chesaw Road, Springdale-Hunters Road, Ione, Kettle Falls, Fruitland, Flowery Trail Road, Boulder Creek Road, Northport, Chewelah, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Metaline, Sherman Pass, Newport, and Colville. * WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will fall mainly in the overnight hours at lower elevations, transitioning to rain during the day as temperatures warm.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 15 at 1:58PM PST until November 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Spokane WA

Heavy mountain snow will fall between Saturday afternoon and Monday evening. Elevations between 1500 and 3000 feet will also see a chance of snow during the overnight hours, transitioning to rain during the day as temperatures warm. * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches above 4000 feet and 1 to 6 inches in the valleys. * WHERE...Mazama, Twisp, Stehekin, Conconully, Winthrop, Loup Loup Pass, Methow, Holden Village, Washington Pass and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible over mountain passes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow may briefly transition to rain over Stevens Pass Sunday morning before changing back to snow Sunday afternoon. Slushy conditions are possible where rain occurs.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 15 at 1:02PM PST until November 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than 2000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches, with locally higher amounts over the highest peaks. * WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes, West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes, and West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel conditions across the Passes, including Stevens and Snoqualmie, will likely become challenging over the weekend as snow levels rapidly rise above 6000 feet Saturday, then fall to 2000 feet Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall will occur Sunday once snow levels drop below Pass level.