Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1245 PM PDT Sun Mar 8 2026
WAZ303-304-090600-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WS.A.0003.260311T1200Z-260313T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0008.260309T1200Z-260311T0000Z/
Cascades of Southern King County-Cascades of Pierce and Lewis
Counties-
Including Mount Rainier, SR18 at Tiger Mountain Summit, Paradise,
White Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, Crystal Mountain, Longmire,
Greenwater, and Ashford
1245 PM PDT Sun Mar 8 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5
PM PDT TUESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow
accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35
mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow
accumulations between 2 and 4 ft possible. Winds could gust as
high as 45 mph on Wednesday.
* WHERE...Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties and Cascades of
Southern King County.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM Monday to 5 PM
PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night
through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Snow-covered roads may make travel conditions difficult
to impossible at times through the mountains and cause delays.
Temporary road closures possible. Gusty winds may limit visibility
at times and down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower elevations up to and including
Snoqualmie Pass may transition over to rain late Wednesday as snow
levels briefly rise before lowering again Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1204 PM PDT Sun Mar 8 2026
WAZ522-090600-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WS.A.0002.260311T1200Z-260313T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPDT.WW.Y.0007.260309T1200Z-260311T0000Z/
Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest-
Including the cities of Easton and Roslyn
1204 PM PDT Sun Mar 8 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5
PM PDT TUESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow
accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph.
For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow
accumulations between 2 and 4 feet possible. Winds could gust as
high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM Monday to 5 PM PDT
Tuesday.
Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall
rates will combine with low visibility to create difficult driving
conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by visiting the website
wsdot.wa.gov/travel.
&&
$$
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1031 AM PDT Sun Mar 8 2026
ORZ126-090715-
/O.CON.KPQR.WW.Y.0005.260309T1200Z-260311T0000Z/
North Oregon Cascades-
Including the cities of Government Camp, Bennett Pass, Lost Lake,
and Timothy Lake
1031 AM PDT Sun Mar 8 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5
PM PDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10
inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...North Oregon Cascades.
* WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 5 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1. Visit www.tripcheck.com to view road conditions in
Oregon.
Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items
to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water,
non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1031 AM PDT Sun Mar 8 2026
WAZ211-090715-
/O.CON.KPQR.WW.Y.0005.260309T1200Z-260311T0000Z/
South Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Larch Mountain, Mt. St. Helens, and
Indian Heaven Wilderness
1031 AM PDT Sun Mar 8 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5
PM PDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades.
* WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 5 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1. Visit www.tripcheck.com to view road conditions in
Oregon.
Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items
to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water,
non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
www.weather.gov/portland
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Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1250 PM PDT Sun Mar 8 2026
PZZ271-272-091200-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0024.260309T0000Z-260311T0000Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
1250 PM PDT Sun Mar 8 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 PM PDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Seas 8 to 11 ft at 13 seconds and west winds 10 to 20
kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from
10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR
from 10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1033 AM PDT Sun Mar 8 2026
PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-090145-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260309T1800Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
1033 AM PDT Sun Mar 8 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 9 to 12 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
out to 60 nm.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.
&&
$$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
644 AM PDT Sun Mar 8 2026
ORZ041-044-507-508-510-WAZ024-521-082145-
/O.CON.KPDT.WI.Y.0008.260308T1500Z-260309T0400Z/
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-Lower Columbia Basin of
Oregon-Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-
Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-North Central
Oregon-Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-Simcoe
Highlands-
Including the cities of The Dalles, Hermiston, Moro, Bickleton,
White Salmon, Fossil, Athena, Pendleton, Ione, Boardman, Pilot
Rock, Dufur, Goldendale, Condon, Maupin, Arlington, and Heppner
644 AM PDT Sun Mar 8 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...West to southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55
mph expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington,
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon, Lower Columbia Basin of
Oregon, North Central Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1245 PM PDT Sun Mar 8 2026
WAZ303-304-090600-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WS.A.0003.260311T1200Z-260313T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0008.260309T1200Z-260311T0000Z/
Cascades of Southern King County-Cascades of Pierce and Lewis
Counties-
Including Mount Rainier, SR18 at Tiger Mountain Summit, Paradise,
White Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, Crystal Mountain, Longmire,
Greenwater, and Ashford
1245 PM PDT Sun Mar 8 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5
PM PDT TUESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow
accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35
mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow
accumulations between 2 and 4 ft possible. Winds could gust as
high as 45 mph on Wednesday.
* WHERE...Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties and Cascades of
Southern King County.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM Monday to 5 PM
PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night
through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Snow-covered roads may make travel conditions difficult
to impossible at times through the mountains and cause delays.
Temporary road closures possible. Gusty winds may limit visibility
at times and down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower elevations up to and including
Snoqualmie Pass may transition over to rain late Wednesday as snow
levels briefly rise before lowering again Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
1204 PM PDT Sun Mar 8 2026
WAZ522-090600-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WS.A.0002.260311T1200Z-260313T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPDT.WW.Y.0007.260309T1200Z-260311T0000Z/
Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest-
Including the cities of Easton and Roslyn
1204 PM PDT Sun Mar 8 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 5
PM PDT TUESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow
accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph.
For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow
accumulations between 2 and 4 feet possible. Winds could gust as
high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM Monday to 5 PM PDT
Tuesday.
Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall
rates will combine with low visibility to create difficult driving
conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by visiting the website
wsdot.wa.gov/travel.
&&
$$
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