Blizzard and Winter Storm Warnings Issued for the Olympics Through Saturday Morning
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued back-to-back blizzard and winter storm warnings for the Olympic Mountains, forecasting up to 3 feet of snow and 60 mph wind gusts.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Olympics, Washington
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Seattle
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Olympics, Washington.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Seattle, WA, has issued a series of severe weather alerts for the Olympic Mountains. A Blizzard Warning will be in effect initially, followed immediately by a Winter Storm Warning. These alerts indicate a high probability of hazardous winter conditions that will significantly impact the region.
Affected Areas
The warnings specifically cover the Olympics (WAZ328) in Washington state.
Expected Conditions
Residents and travelers should prepare for two distinct phases of severe weather:
- Blizzard Conditions: Expected to bring total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches with wind gusts reaching as high as 60 mph. Visibilities may drop below one-quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow.
- Winter Storm Conditions: Heavy snow is forecast with total accumulations between 1 and 3 feet. Wind gusts during this period are expected to reach up to 40 mph.
Timeline
- Blizzard Warning: Effective from 6:00 PM Wednesday, March 11, until 5:00 AM PDT Thursday, March 12.
- Winter Storm Warning: Effective from 5:00 AM Thursday, March 12, until 5:00 AM PDT Saturday, March 14.
What You Should Do
Travel is expected to be very difficult to impossible and should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, the NWS advises keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle. Ensure you have a winter survival kit and stay with your vehicle if you become stranded. Additionally, residents should prepare for possible power outages and extensive tree damage due to very strong winds.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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