Winter Storm Warning Issued for Western Chelan County; Up to 2 Feet of Snow Expected at Stevens Pass
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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 Western Chelan County, with heavy snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet and wind gusts up to 35 mph expected through Tuesday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Western Chelan County, Washington
- Issued
- April 6, 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 National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Western Chelan County. This follows a Winter Weather Advisory earlier in the day, signaling a transition to more severe winter weather conditions in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers Western Chelan County, including Holden Village and Stevens Pass.
What You Should Do
If you must travel, the National Weather Service advises keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Travelers should slow down and use extreme caution. For the latest travel information in Washington, residents are encouraged to visit https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: During the Winter Weather Advisory period, snow accumulations up to 6 inches are expected. During the Winter Storm Warning period, heavy snow is forecast with total accumulations between 1 and 2 feet.
- Wind: Winds are expected to gust as high as 35 mph.
- Impacts: Expect hazardous winter travel conditions over Stevens Pass. Gusty winds may also result in periods of blowing snow, particularly on Sunday night.
Timeline
- Winter Weather Advisory: In effect from 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT Sunday.
- Winter Storm Warning: In effect from 5:00 PM Sunday to 5:00 AM PDT Tuesday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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