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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 Leavenworth.

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Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued November 19 at 4:09AM PST until November 20 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 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.

Area
San Juan County; Western Whatcom County; Southwest Interior; Western Skagit County; Everett and Vicinity; Tacoma Area; Admiralty Inlet Area; Hood Canal Area; Lower Chehalis Valley Area; Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca; Seattle and Vicinity; Bremerton and Vicinity

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued November 19 at 4:09AM PST until November 20 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...East to southeast winds 25 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...From 2 PM this afternoon to 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.

Area
Western Strait of Juan De Fuca; North Coast; Central Coast; East Puget Sound Lowlands; Bellevue and Vicinity

Blizzard Warning

Blizzard Warning issued November 19 at 4:07AM 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 4 and 12 inches, with locally higher amounts over the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes, West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes, and West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * 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.

Area
West Slopes North Cascades and Passes; West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes; West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 19 at 4:07AM 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...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

Area
Olympics

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued November 19 at 3:59AM PST until November 21 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Precipitation in the south slopes of the Olympics tonight into Wednesday could push the already running high Skokomish River over flood stage. * 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 Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Two to three inches of rain in the Olympics will force sharp rises on the Skokomish River with flooding possible. Relatively low snow levels may diminish the chance of flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Mason, WA

High Surf Advisory

High Surf Advisory issued November 19 at 3:24AM PST until November 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers 21 to 26 feet. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 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.

Area
Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; Central Coast of Oregon; South Washington Coast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued November 19 at 1:55AM 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...Clarkston, Alpowa Summit, and Pomeroy. * 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.

Area
Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties

Winter Weather Advisory

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.

Area
Moses Lake Area

Winter Storm Warning

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph on the Waterville Plateau. * WHERE...Pangborn Airport, Badger Mountain Road, Leavenworth, Waterville, Chelan, Number 1 Canyon, Plain, Mansfield, Entiat, Number 2 Canyon, Cashmere, and Wenatchee. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Light snow will develop during the Tuesday evening commute and heavy snow will be possible by the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and result in blowing snow over the Waterville Plateau.

Area
Wenatchee Area; Waterville Plateau; Central Chelan County

Winter Weather Advisory

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. For areas along and north of I-90, total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. For areas south of I-90, total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...Downtown Spokane, Genesee, Colfax, Tekoa, Odessa, Pullman, Wilbur, Rockford, Coeur d'Alene, Potlatch, Fairfield, Worley, La Crosse, Cheney, Post Falls, Plummer, Moscow, Hayden, Coulee City, Grand Coulee, Harrington, Creston, Oakesdale, Uniontown, Rosalia, Davenport, Airway Heights, Spokane Valley, and Ritzville. * 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.

Area
Coeur d'Alene Area; Idaho Palouse; Washington Palouse; Upper Columbia Basin; Spokane Area

Blizzard Warning

Blizzard Warning issued November 19 at 1:54AM 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 8 and 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph for portions of US 2 from Coles Corner to Stevens Pass. * WHERE...Holden Village, Stevens Pass, and Stehekin. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will be possible at times.

Area
Western Chelan County

Winter Weather Advisory

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.

Area
Northeast Blue Mountains

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued November 19 at 1:54AM 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...From 4 PM this afternoon to 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will be possible at times.

Area
Western Okanogan County

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued November 19 at 1:54AM 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...Boulder Creek Road, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Wauconda, Brewster, Bridgeport, Chesaw Road, Oroville, Sherman Pass, Disautel Pass, Nespelem, Okanogan, Omak, Inchelium, Republic, and Tonasket. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Winter driving conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour will be possible at times.

Area
Okanogan Highlands; Okanogan Valley

Winter Weather Advisory

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches in the valleys and 6 and 12 inches in the mountains. * WHERE...Chewelah, Eastport, Sandpoint, Tiger, Bonners Ferry, Deer Park, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Ione, Orin-Rice Road, Metaline Falls, Northport, Flowery Trail Road, Fruitland, Newport, Colville, Priest River, Clark Fork, Springdale-Hunters Road, Athol, Kettle Falls, and Metaline. * 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.

Area
Northern Panhandle; Northeast Mountains

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 19 at 1:41AM PST until November 20 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations at pass level up to 3 to 6 inches through Tuesday afternoon, then an additional 6 to 12 inches Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph Tuesday afternoon 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 extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 2000-3000 feet through Tuesday morning, rising to around 3500-4000 feet by Tuesday evening. Highest accumulations expected above 4000 feet.

Area
North Oregon Cascades; Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties; Cascades of Lane County; South Washington Cascades

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued November 19 at 1:27AM 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 expected. * WHERE...South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 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.

Area
South Washington Coast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued November 19 at 1:27AM 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...From 1 PM this afternoon to 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.

Area
Lower Columbia River; Tualatin Valley; West Hills and Chehalem Mountains; Inner Portland Metro; East Portland Metro; Outer Southeast Portland Metro; West Central Willamette Valley; East Central Willamette Valley; Benton County Lowlands; Linn County Lowlands; Lane County Lowlands; Cowlitz County Lowlands; North Clark County Lowlands; Inner Vancouver Metro; East Clark County Lowlands

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued November 19 at 12:59AM 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 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 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.

Area
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 19 at 12:52AM 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...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

Area
Kittitas Valley

Blizzard Warning

Blizzard Warning issued November 19 at 12:52AM 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...From 4 PM this afternoon to 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.

Area
Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued November 19 at 12:52AM 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...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significantly lowered visibilities in stronger winds will be possible.

Area
Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 19 at 12:52AM 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...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Area
Northwest Blue Mountains
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