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Winter Storm Watch, Washington

Severe

Another 2 to 8 inches of snow, gusts up to 35 mph, 2 to 5 feet of snow possible, gusts up to 40 mph. Travel could be very difficult.

Ended Monday, March 9, 2026.

Replaced by the Blizzard Warning on Monday, March 9, 6:44 in the evening.

Replaced by the Winter Storm Warning on Monday, March 9, 6:44 in the evening.

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Places in this watch

No towns lie inside this area. It covers: Western Chelan County.

How much

Snow across the area
Another 2 to 8 inches
Wind gusts
Up to 35 mph

Map

Map of Washington with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Washington. I-90I-5US 2WASHINGTONLake Chelan20 mi I-90I-5US 2WASHINGTONLake Chelan20 mi I-90WASHINGTONLake Chelan25 mi I-90WASHINGTONLake Chelan50 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Where
Stehekin, Stevens Pass, and Holden Village.
When
For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 in the morning Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning.
Impacts
Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage. Snow load may result in tree damage and power outages.

Updates

  1. Snow totals lowered from 1 to 2 feet to 2 to 8 inches. March 9, 2026
  2. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. March 9, 2026
  3. Winter Storm Watch issued for Wednesday morning through Friday morning. March 8, 2026