Winter Storm Warning Issued for Central Chelan County Through Friday 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 a Winter Storm Warning for Central Chelan County, including Leavenworth and Plain, as heavy snow impacts the Friday morning commute.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central 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 Central Chelan County, Washington.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Spokane, WA. This alert is currently in effect and remains active until 11:00 AM PDT this morning, March 13, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Central Chelan County in Washington state. Impacted locations include the areas of Leavenworth and Plain.
What You Should Do
Authorities advise that if you must travel, you should keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest travel information and road conditions in Washington, residents are encouraged to visit the Washington State Department of Transportation website at https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected throughout the warning period. Additional snow accumulations are forecast to be between 2 to 5 inches. These conditions are resulting in slippery roads that are expected to impact the Friday morning commute.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 11:00 AM PDT on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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