Winter Storm Warning and Blizzard Warning Issued for Washington Cascades Through Saturday
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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 series of alerts including a Winter Storm Warning for the Washington Cascades, with up to 3 feet of snow and blizzard conditions expected.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Washington Cascades
- 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 Washington Cascades.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Seattle, WA, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Cascade mountain range. This alert is part of a multi-phase weather event that includes a Winter Weather Advisory and a Blizzard Warning. The alerts signify a period of heavy snow, high winds, and significantly reduced visibility.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions are under these alerts:
- Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties
- Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions are expected to evolve in three distinct phases:
- Winter Weather Advisory Phase: Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches.
- Blizzard Warning Phase: Blizzard conditions are expected with total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches. Winds are forecast to gust as high as 55 mph, potentially reducing visibility to below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.
- Winter Storm Warning Phase: Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations between 1 and 3 feet possible. Wind gusts during this period could reach 40 mph.
Timeline
- Winter Weather Advisory: Effective until 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 Warning: Effective from 5:00 AM PDT Thursday, March 12, to 5:00 AM PDT Saturday, March 14.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas should take immediate precautions:
- Travel Restrictions: Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle, including an extra flashlight, food, and water.
- If Stranded: If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.
- Power Outages: Prepare for possible power outages as strong winds could cause tree damage.
- Driving Safety: Slow down and use extreme caution while traveling. Travel could be very difficult to impossible during peak storm conditions.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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