national weather service

Rare Blizzard Warning Issued For Cascade Mountain Passes

The National Weather Service office in Spokane has issued a rare Blizzard Warning for the Central and Northern Cascade Mountains. The Warning goes into effect at 4 p.m. today (Nov. 19) and is currently scheduled to last until 10 a.m. tomorrow...

Chris Hansen

Wenatchee Valley Bracing For Up To Eight Inches Of Snow

North Central Washington is bracing for its first significant snow event of the season. The National Weather Service office in Spokane has updated the threat to a Winter Storm Warning for the entire region from 4 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 19) through Wednesday (Nov...

Chris Hansen

Winter Storm Warning in Effect for Washington, Sherman Passes

Forecaster Steve Bodnar warns of a robust weather system with significant precipitation. Stay informed and stay safe!

Matthew T. Richards

Forecast: Heavy Snowfall Will Soon Engulf Mountain Passes

Forecaster Greg Koch predicts a return of wintry weather with multiple rounds of mountain snow starting Sunday night. Stay updated on weather alerts for safe travel.

Matthew T. Richards

Extreme Weather Forecast: Heavy Snow and High Winds Expected

Expect high gusts and plentiful mountain snow in the days ahead, warns National Weather Service.

Matthew T. Richards

Weather Service Says More Blowing Dust To Hit Columbia Basin

It looks like parts of Eastern Washington may be in for another round of blowing dust. The National Weather Service Office in Spokane has issued a Risk Outlook for blowing dust affecting the Waterville Plateau and Columbia Basin tomorrow (Friday, Oct...

Chris Hansen

Extreme Heat Alert: Stay Cool and Safe in Wenatchee Region

Stay cool during the heat wave in Wenatchee! Follow NWS tips to beat the heat and stay safe. #HeatAdvisory #WenatcheeWeather

Matthew T. Richards

Wenatchee, Moses Lake To Set Records During Coming Heatwave

The heat will soon be on for North Central Washington and the Columbia Basin. Temperatures in the region are expected to surge into triple digits by Friday with record-tying or -breaking highs possible by early next week. Meteorologist Greg Koch with the National Weather Service (NWS) Office in Spokane says the extreme temperatures will be created by an air mass that's currently bringing scorching

Chris Hansen

Unseasonably-Hot Temps On The Way To NCW, Columbia Basin

It's going to be a toasty weekend in North Central Washington and the Columbia Basin. The National Weather Service Office in Spokane is forecasting temperatures in the low- to mid-90s on Friday and Saturday. Meteorologist Rocco Pelatti says a ridge off high pressure off the Pacfic Ocean will create the warmer-than-usual temperatures...

Chris Hansen

Will Washington see another amazing display of Northern Lights?

Did you get a chance to look at the Northern Lights when they happened here in Washington state in the month of May?

Uncle Dave