Winter Storm and Blizzard Warnings Issued for Western Chelan County Through Friday
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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 a sequence of severe weather alerts for Western Chelan County, including a Winter Storm Warning and a Blizzard Warning with significant snow accumulations.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Western Chelan County, Washington
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Spokane
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 Western Chelan County, Washington.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Spokane, WA, has issued a series of severe weather alerts for Western Chelan County. This includes a Winter Storm Warning, followed by a Blizzard Warning, and a subsequent Winter Storm Watch. These alerts are issued due to heavy snow and high-wind conditions expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic scope for these alerts is Western Chelan County in Washington state. Specific locations mentioned in the warning include:
- Holden Village
- Stevens Pass
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to take the following precautions:
- Travel Safety: If you must travel, keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle containing a flashlight, food, and water.
- If Stranded: Stay with your vehicle if you become stuck.
- Driving Conditions: Drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave extra room between vehicles and avoid sudden braking or acceleration.
- Information: Monitor the latest travel information for Washington at https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel.
Expected Conditions
- Winter Storm Warning: Heavy snow with additional accumulations between 10 to 20 inches.
- Blizzard Warning: Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. Wind gusts are expected to peak around 50 mph on Wednesday evening and night. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.
- Winter Storm Watch: Heavy snow expected with additional accumulations between 1 and 3 feet.
- Hazards: Strong winds may cause tree damage on Wednesday night. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
Timeline
- Winter Storm Warning: Effective from 5:00 PM Tuesday, March 10, to 6:00 PM PDT Wednesday, March 11.
- Blizzard Warning: Effective from 6:00 PM Wednesday, March 11, to 5:00 AM PDT Thursday, March 12.
- Winter Storm Watch: Effective from late Wednesday night through Friday morning.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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