Winter Storm Warning Issued for Western Chelan County
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NOAA issued it on April 13, 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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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Western Chelan County, Washington, with heavy snow accumulations expected from 11 AM Tuesday to 5 AM Wednesday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Western Chelan County, Washington
- Issued
- April 13, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Spokane WA
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 Winter Storm Warning has been issued by NWS Spokane WA. It is effective from April 13, 2026, at 11:07 AM PDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Western Chelan County, specifically including Stevens Pass, Holden Village, and Stehekin.
What You Should Do
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Drive with caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility; leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead, allow extra time to reach your destination, avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. For the latest travel information in Washington, visit https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations of 6 to 12 inches for elevations above 3500 feet and up to 3 inches for elevations below 3500 feet. Winds are gusting as high as 35 mph. Impacts include difficult travel and winter driving conditions.
Timeline
The alert is effective from April 13, 2026, at 11:07 AM PDT, with onset at April 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM PDT. It expires on April 14, 2026, at 2:00 AM PDT and ends on April 15, 2026, at 5:00 AM PDT.
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