Lake Stevens Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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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 Lake Stevens.

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Winter Storm Warning issued November 19 at 10:03PM PST until November 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significantly lowered visibilities in stronger winds will be possible.

Blizzard Warning issued November 19 at 10:03PM PST until November 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected above 2000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 19 at 10:03PM PST until November 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches, locally 6-8 across the higher terrain. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 19 at 10:03PM PST until November 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

High Wind Warning issued November 19 at 9:48PM PST until November 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

* WHAT...South to Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Surf Advisory issued November 19 at 8:48PM PST until November 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 23 to 28 feet. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * 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.

Wind Advisory issued November 19 at 8:03PM PST until November 20 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area, Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca, Hood Canal Area, San Juan County, Western Skagit County, Western Whatcom County, Bremerton and Vicinity, Lower Chehalis Valley Area, Southwest Interior, and Tacoma Area. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

High Wind Warning issued November 19 at 8:03PM PST until November 20 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...East to southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Everett and Vicinity and Seattle and Vicinity. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will occur Tuesday evening into early Wednesday morning. Significant impacts may occur at lower-than-usual wind speeds due to the atypical easterly wind direction.

High Wind Warning issued November 19 at 8:03PM PST until November 20 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...East to southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Coast, North Coast, Western Strait of Juan De Fuca, Bellevue and Vicinity, and East Puget Sound Lowlands. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will occur Tuesday evening into early Wednesday morning. Significant impacts may occur at lower-than-usual wind speeds due to the atypical easterly wind direction.

Wind Advisory issued November 19 at 3:58PM PST until November 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Alpowa Summit, Pomeroy, and Clarkston. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 19 at 3:56PM PST until November 20 at 8:00AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Little to no snow accumulation Moses Lake to Othello. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Ephrata, Othello, Moses Lake, and Quincy. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 8 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on winter travel conditions between Quincy and Ephrata and sections of I-90 near George for the Wednesday morning commute.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 19 at 3:56PM PST until November 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. For elevations above 1000 feet, total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. For elevations below 1000 feet, total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph on the Waterville Plateau. * WHERE...Pangborn Airport, Number 2 Canyon, Chelan, Entiat, Cashmere, Number 1 Canyon, Waterville, Wenatchee, Badger Mountain Road, Leavenworth, Plain, and Mansfield. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Light snow will develop during the late Tuesday evening commute and heavy snow will be possible by the early Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and result in blowing snow over the Waterville Plateau. The weight of wet, heavy snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 19 at 3:56PM PST until November 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches below 4000 feet and 5 to 9 inches above 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Anatone, Cloverland Road, Peola, and Mountain Road. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winter travel conditions expected during the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down small tree branches.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 19 at 3:56PM PST until November 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. For northern Grant and Lincoln counties, total snow accumulations between 1.5 and 4 inches. Everywhere else, 0.5 to 2 inches expected. * WHERE...Plummer, Downtown Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, Colfax, Tekoa, Coulee City, Fairfield, Harrington, Ritzville, Worley, Hayden, Moscow, Wilbur, Post Falls, Odessa, Uniontown, Genesee, Creston, Airway Heights, La Crosse, Oakesdale, Pullman, Cheney, Spokane Valley, Potlatch, Davenport, Rockford, Rosalia, and Grand Coulee. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Winter driving conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.

Blizzard Warning issued November 19 at 3:56PM PST until November 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected for elevations above 2500 feet. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts over higher peaks. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph for portions of US 2 from Coles Corner to Stevens Pass. * WHERE...Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 19 at 3:56PM PST until November 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Spokane WA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 to 12 inches in the valleys and 12 and 20 inches in the mountains. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph on the ridgetops. * WHERE...Mazama, Methow, Winthrop, Loup Loup Pass, Twisp, and Conconully. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility in the mountains. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. The weight of wet, heavy snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will be possible at times.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 19 at 3:56PM PST until November 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Spokane WA

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches in the valleys and 8 and 14 inches in the mountains. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Oroville, Omak, Brewster, Inchelium, Bridgeport, Boulder Creek Road, Chesaw Road, Republic, Disautel Pass, Nespelem, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Wauconda, Okanogan, Tonasket, and Sherman Pass. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour will be possible at times.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 19 at 3:56PM PST until November 20 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Spokane WA

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches in the valleys and 6 and 12 inches in the mountains. * WHERE...Newport, Flowery Trail Road, Bonners Ferry, Priest River, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Chewelah, Clark Fork, Athol, Deer Park, Ione, Tiger, Sandpoint, Fruitland, Kettle Falls, Colville, Northport, Eastport, Springdale-Hunters Road, Metaline, Metaline Falls, and Orin-Rice Road. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Winter driving conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Blizzard Warning issued November 19 at 3:26PM PST until November 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected at or above elevations greater than 2500 ft. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts over the highest peaks. Snow totals of 3 to 7 inches through the Cascade Passes. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes, West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes, and West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong east winds with snow levels 2500 to 3000 feet in the Cascade Passes tonight into Wednesday morning. The greatest reductions in visibility will likely occur near the Cascade Crest.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 19 at 3:26PM PST until November 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Snow expected at or above elevations greater than 3000 ft. Total snow accumulations up to 12 to 24 inches with locally higher amounts over the highest peaks. Blizzard-like conditions are possible at times due to winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Olympics. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest east winds will occur along the northern slopes Tuesday evening into early Wednesday morning.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 19 at 3:18PM PST until November 20 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding possible. Inundation of around 2 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low- lying coastal areas. * WHERE...San Juan County and Western Whatcom County zones. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 1 PM 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 10 AM PST Wednesday morning.

High Surf Advisory issued November 19 at 3:18PM PST until November 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Large waves of 20 to 24 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast zones. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Large waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown wile observing high surf. Localized beach erosion is possible.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 19 at 1:59PM PST until November 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations at pass level of 8 to 12 inches through Wednesday morning. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph Tuesday evening and overnight. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels around 2000-3000 feet this afternoon will rise to 3500-4000 feet by Tuesday evening. Highest accumulations expected above 4000 feet.

Wind Advisory issued November 19 at 1:51PM PST until November 20 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...South to southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Central and Southern Willamette Valley, and Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

High Wind Warning issued November 19 at 1:51PM PST until November 20 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest gusts expected on beaches and headlands.

Flood Watch issued November 19 at 11:19AM PST until November 23 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Washington, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - While two to three inches of precipitation in the Olympics will force sharp rises on the Skokomish River with flooding possible, relatively low snow levels will diminish the chance of flooding for Wednesday and it is looking less likely. The next storm Friday will be much warmer but less precipitation. Melting snow will contribute to runoff resulting in another potential for flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 19 at 1:54AM PST until November 20 at 8:00AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Little to no snow accumulation Moses Lake to Othello. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Quincy, Ephrata, areas of I-90 near George. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 8 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on winter travel conditions between Quincy and Ephrata and sections of I-90 near George for the Wednesday morning commute.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 19 at 1:54AM PST until November 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Spokane WA

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches below 4000 feet and 5 to 9 inches above 4000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Cloverland Road, Peola, Anatone, and Mountain Road. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winter travel conditions expected during the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down small tree branches.