Yakima County 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 Yakima County.

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Winter Storm Warning issued April 15 at 11:40AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 2500 ft. Additional snow accumulations of up to 1 foot, and total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet at pass level. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Frost Advisory issued April 15 at 10:50AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Temperatures of 32 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...In Oregon, Lower Columbia River and Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain. In Washington, Willapa Hills. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation.

Frost Advisory issued April 15 at 10:50AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Temperatures of 32 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Northern and Central Coast Range Valleys and Mountains of Oregon, Tualatin Valley, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, Cowlitz County Lowlands, North Clark County Lowlands, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 15 at 10:34AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

* WHAT...Snow showers expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches above 2500 feet with locally higher amounts along the Cascade crest. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snowfall amounts are forecast below 2500 feet along I-90 and US 12.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 15 at 10:34AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches above 4000 feet with locally higher amounts along the crest. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snowfall amounts are forecast below 4000 feet along I-84 and OR 204. Steady snowfall through this morning will turn over to snow showers through afternoon. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected this morning and early afternoon.

Freeze Warning issued April 15 at 10:13AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Freeze Watch issued April 15 at 7:52AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible. * WHERE...Middle Chehalis River Valley, Southern Hood Canal, Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties, Olympia and Southern Puget Sound, and Willapa and Black Hills. * WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Winter Storm Warning issued April 15 at 6:40AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties, and Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will continue through this evening. Locally heavier amounts are possible if a Puget Sound Convergence Zone develops and stronger showers remain over the same location for an extended period of time.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 4:22AM PDT until April 16 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Stehekin River at Stehekin affecting Chelan County. For the Stehekin River...including Stehekin...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Stehekin River at Stehekin. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, water inundates some properties and overtops the temporary corduroy bridge. Company Creek Road inundated at northern end. Battalion Creek culverts are beginning to be overtopped. Water begins damaging Wood Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:30 AM PDT Wednesday the stage was 20.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:30 AM PDT Wednesday was 20.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will fluctuate between 20.5 to 20.7 feet through Wednesday. It will fall below flood stage Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 20.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.5 feet on 05/12/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Freeze Warning issued April 15 at 1:12AM PDT until April 16 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 28 degrees expected. * WHERE...Creston, Coulee City, Ritzville, Wilbur, Harrington, Grand Coulee, and Odessa. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Freeze Warning issued April 15 at 1:12AM PDT until April 16 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 30 degrees expected. * WHERE...Ephrata, Quincy, Entiat, Number 1 Canyon, Wenatchee, Cashmere, Othello, Pangborn Airport, Moses Lake, Chelan, and Number 2 Canyon. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.