< Winter Storm Warning Washington | Effective 03/12/2026 03:00

Winter Storm Warning Washington | Effective 03/12/2026 03:00

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued March 12 at 3:00AM PDT until March 14 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 12, 2026 - 3:00am
Expires: 
March 12, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected beginning later today continuing through Friday. Total snow accumulations between 1.5 and 3 feet with up to 4 feet possible on Mount Rainier. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph this morning. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties, and Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible especially Thursday afternoon through Friday evening.
Instruction: 
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.
Area Description: 
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties; Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties; Cascades of Southern King County; Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties
Forcast Office: 
NWS Seattle WA