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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1245 PM PDT Sun Mar 8 2026

WAZ326-327-090600-
/O.EXB.KSEW.WW.Y.0008.260309T0600Z-260310T1800Z/
Western Strait of Juan de Fuca-Lake Crescent Area Including US
101-
Including Sekiu, Clallam Bay, Lake Crescent, and Joyce
1245 PM PDT Sun Mar 8 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11
AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 1 to 4 inches
  each morning.

* WHERE...Lake Crescent Area Including US 101 and Western Strait of
  Juan de Fuca.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Snow-covered roads may make travel conditions difficult
  at times and cause delays. Temporary road closures possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Daytime temperatures above freezing will help
  to limit snow accumulation during the day and melt any snow on the
  ground.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1245 PM PDT Sun Mar 8 2026

WAZ306-090600-
/O.EXB.KSEW.WW.Y.0008.260309T1200Z-260310T1800Z/
Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties-
Including Monroe, Lake Roesiger, Skykomish, and Duvall
1245 PM PDT Sun Mar 8 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MONDAY TO 11 AM PDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 1 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Monday to 11 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Snow-covered roads may make travel conditions difficult
  at times and cause delays. Temporary road closures possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest amounts will be in the highest
  elevations closest to the mountains. A convergence zone is
  expected to set up over the area tonight through Monday, which
  will increase the chances to see accumulating snow in the Cascade
  valleys and foothills in the vicinity of US-2. Daytime
  temperatures above freezing will help to limit snow accumulation
  during the day and melt any snow on the ground.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages.

&&

$$

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.

&&

$$

PDT

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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