Lacey, WA Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Lacey.

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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 8 at 3:55AM PST until December 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Snow above 3000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, except 8 to 12 inches above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades. In Washington, South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, including on US26 near Government Camp and US20 at Santiam Pass. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will remain between 3000-3500 feet through Sunday evening. Snow showers will quickly diminish Sunday evening into Sunday night as high pressure returns to the area.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 8 at 3:42AM PST until December 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Heavy snow at or above elevations greater than 3000 ft. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes and West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 8 at 3:42AM PST until December 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Heavy snow at or above elevations greater than 3000 ft. Additional snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 8 at 2:47AM PST until December 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Spokane WA

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches above 4000 feet. * WHERE...Cloverland Road, Mountain Road, and elevations above 4000 feet near Peola. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions and localized drifting snow will occur in the Blue Mountains of southeast Washington today above 4000 feet.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 8 at 2:47AM PST until December 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Spokane WA

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches abvoe 3500 feet. * WHERE...Stevens Pass. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Motorists should be prepared for winter driving conditions on Highway 2 over Stevens Pass.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 8 at 1:58AM PST until December 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 10 and 14 inches. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 8 at 1:58AM PST until December 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches above 4500 feet with 6 to 10 inches expected along the I-84 corridor. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will cause low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.

Special Weather Statement issued December 8 at 12:15AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Areas of dense freezing fog will impact portions of the Yakima Valley and sections of Interstate 82, including Yakima and Union Gap. Visibilities of less than 1/2 mile were occurring in spots. Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling through the morning hours due to localized areas of low visibilities and patches of ice.

Beach Hazards Statement issued December 7 at 1:24PM PST until December 8 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible on the beaches. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning.