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Wind Chill Warning 1, NWS Spokane, WA

December 26, 2021Douglas County, Grant County, Okanogan County, Washington

NWS Spokane, WA issued this wind chill warning at Dec 26, 2021, 5:27 PM PST for Douglas County, Grant County, Okanogan County, Washington. It was in force for 22 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Dec 26, 2021, 5:27 PM PST (01:27 UTC)
Expired
Dec 27, 2021, 3:00 PM PST
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Spokane, WA

Counties Douglas County, WA, Grant County, WA, Okanogan County, WA

The radar

The Spokane radar (KOTX), 151 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Dec 26, 11:10 PM PSTSNOW 3.59 E Tonasket, WASNOW DEPTH 5.5.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Spokane, WA (KOTX), launched 00:00Z, 1.5 hours before the alert went out and 242 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Spokane, WA at 00:00Z on 2021-12-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Spokane, WA at 00:00Z on 2021-12-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 46 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
642 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
20 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
46 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
64 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

072 
WWUS46 KOTX 270127
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
527 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

IDZ001-271200-
/O.CAN.KOTX.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KOTX.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Northern Panhandle-
Including the cities of Eastport, Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry,
Athol, Schweitzer Mountain Road, and Priest River
527 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches.

* WHERE...Eastport, Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, Athol, Schweitzer 
  Mountain Road, and Priest River.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WAZ037-270230-
/O.CAN.KOTX.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Northeast Mountains-
Including the cities of Chewelah, Colville, Northport, Flowery
Trail Road, Orin-Rice Road, Newport, Deer Park,
Springdale-Hunters Road, and Kettle Falls
527 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Little to no additional accumulations are expected for the rest of 
tonight.

$$

WAZ043-271400-
/O.UPG.KOTX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-211227T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KOTX.WC.W.0001.211227T0127Z-211227T2000Z/
Okanogan Valley-
Including the cities of Disautel Pass, Brewster, Omak,
Bridgeport, Nespelem, Oroville, and Okanogan
527 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Disautel Pass, Brewster, Omak, Bridgeport, Nespelem, 
  Oroville, and Okanogan.

* WHEN...Until Noon PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you 
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

WAZ044-271400-
/O.UPG.KOTX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-211227T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KOTX.WC.W.0001.211227T0127Z-211227T2000Z/
Waterville Plateau-
Including the cities of Badger Mountain Road, Mansfield, and
Waterville
527 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Badger Mountain Road, Mansfield, and Waterville.

* WHEN...Until Noon PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you 
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

IDZ002-WAZ036-271400-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-211227T1600Z/
Coeur d'Alene Area-Spokane Area-
Including the cities of Rockford, Spokane Valley, Worley, Coeur
d'Alene, Cheney, Fairfield, Hayden, Post Falls, Airway Heights,
Downtown Spokane, and Davenport
527 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulation up to 2 inches.

* WHERE...Rockford, Spokane Valley, Worley, Coeur d'Alene, Cheney, 
  Fairfield, Hayden, Post Falls, Airway Heights, Downtown Spokane, 
  and Davenport.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Intermittent bands of heavy snow at times 
  will occur tonight into early Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IDZ003-WAZ033-271400-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-211227T1600Z/
Idaho Palouse-Washington Palouse-
Including the cities of Potlatch, Rosalia, Plummer, Colfax,
Tekoa, Moscow, Genesee, Uniontown, La Crosse, Pullman, and
Oakesdale
527 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.

* WHERE...Potlatch, Rosalia, Plummer, Colfax, Tekoa, Moscow, 
  Genesee, Uniontown, La Crosse, Pullman, and Oakesdale.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IDZ004-271400-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-211227T1600Z/
Central Panhandle Mountains-
Including the cities of Fourth Of July Pass, Wallace, Osburn,
Dobson Pass, Kellogg, St. Maries, Fernwood, Lookout Pass, Mullan,
and Pinehurst
527 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches.

* WHERE...Fourth Of July Pass, Wallace, Osburn, Dobson Pass, 
  Kellogg, St. Maries, Fernwood, Lookout Pass, Mullan, and Pinehurst.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be showery in nature. Intermittent 
  bands of heavier snow are expected into Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WAZ034-271400-
/O.CON.KOTX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-211227T2000Z/
Moses Lake Area-
Including the cities of Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, and Moses Lake
527 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 15 below zero.

* WHERE...Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, and Moses Lake.

* WHEN...Until Noon PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

WAZ038-271400-
/O.CON.KOTX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-211227T2000Z/
Okanogan Highlands-
Including the cities of Wauconda, Boulder Creek Road, Chesaw
Road, Republic, Sherman Pass, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, and
Inchelium
527 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills 10 to 20 below zero.

* WHERE...Wauconda, Boulder Creek Road, Chesaw Road, Republic, 
  Sherman Pass, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, and Inchelium.

* WHEN...Until Noon PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

WAZ035-271400-
/O.CON.KOTX.WC.Y.0004.211227T0600Z-211227T2000Z/
Upper Columbia Basin-
Including the cities of Grand Coulee, Coulee City, Creston,
Wilbur, Harrington, and Odessa
527 PM PST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 
NOON PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills 10 to 20 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Grand Coulee, Coulee City, Creston, Wilbur, Harrington, 
  and Odessa.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to Noon PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

JW
4 follow-up statements
126 
WWUS46 KOTX 271138
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
338 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

IDZ001-271245-
/O.EXP.KOTX.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-211227T1200Z/
Northern Panhandle-
Including the cities of Eastport, Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry,
Athol, Schweitzer Mountain Road, and Priest River
338 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS 
MORNING...

Snow showers have tapered off with little to no accumulations 
expected this morning.

$$

WAZ043-272000-
/O.CON.KOTX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211227T2000Z/
Okanogan Valley-
Including the cities of Disautel Pass, Brewster, Omak,
Bridgeport, Nespelem, Oroville, and Okanogan
338 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Disautel Pass, Brewster, Omak, Bridgeport, Nespelem, 
  Oroville, and Okanogan.

* WHEN...Until Noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you 
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

WAZ044-272000-
/O.CON.KOTX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211227T2000Z/
Waterville Plateau-
Including the cities of Badger Mountain Road, Mansfield, and
Waterville
338 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Badger Mountain Road, Mansfield, and Waterville.

* WHEN...Until Noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you 
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

IDZ002-WAZ036-271600-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-211227T1600Z/
Coeur d'Alene Area-Spokane Area-
Including the cities of Rockford, Spokane Valley, Worley, Coeur
d'Alene, Cheney, Fairfield, Hayden, Post Falls, Airway Heights,
Downtown Spokane, and Davenport
338 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Quick 
  bursts of snow are possible.

* WHERE...Rockford, Spokane Valley, Worley, Coeur d'Alene, Cheney, 
  Fairfield, Hayden, Post Falls, Airway Heights, Downtown Spokane, 
  and Davenport.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Intermittent bands of heavy snow at times 
  will occur through the early Monday morning hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IDZ003-WAZ033-271600-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-211227T1600Z/
Idaho Palouse-Washington Palouse-
Including the cities of Potlatch, Rosalia, Plummer, Colfax,
Tekoa, Moscow, Genesee, Uniontown, La Crosse, Pullman, and
Oakesdale
338 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Quick 
  bursts of snow are possible.

* WHERE...Potlatch, Rosalia, Plummer, Colfax, Tekoa, Moscow, 
  Genesee, Uniontown, La Crosse, Pullman, and Oakesdale.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

IDZ004-271600-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-211227T1600Z/
Central Panhandle Mountains-
Including the cities of Fourth Of July Pass, Wallace, Osburn,
Dobson Pass, Kellogg, St. Maries, Fernwood, Lookout Pass, Mullan,
and Pinehurst
338 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Quick 
  bursts of snow are possible.

* WHERE...Fourth Of July Pass, Wallace, Osburn, Dobson Pass, 
  Kellogg, St. Maries, Fernwood, Lookout Pass, Mullan, and Pinehurst.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be showery in nature. Intermittent 
  bands of heavier snow are expected through early Monday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road 
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WAZ034-272000-
/O.CON.KOTX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-211227T2000Z/
Moses Lake Area-
Including the cities of Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, and Moses Lake
338 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 15 below zero.

* WHERE...Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, and Moses Lake.

* WHEN...Until Noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

WAZ035-272000-
/O.CON.KOTX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-211227T2000Z/
Upper Columbia Basin-
Including the cities of Grand Coulee, Coulee City, Creston,
Wilbur, Harrington, and Odessa
338 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills 10 to 20 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Grand Coulee, Coulee City, Creston, Wilbur, Harrington, 
  and Odessa.

* WHEN...Until Noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

WAZ038-272000-
/O.CON.KOTX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-211227T2000Z/
Okanogan Highlands-
Including the cities of Wauconda, Boulder Creek Road, Chesaw
Road, Republic, Sherman Pass, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, and
Inchelium
338 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills 10 to 20 below zero.

* WHERE...Wauconda, Boulder Creek Road, Chesaw Road, Republic, 
  Sherman Pass, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, and Inchelium.

* WHEN...Until Noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

CD
712 
WWUS46 KOTX 271553
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
753 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

IDZ002>004-WAZ033-036-271700-
/O.EXP.KOTX.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-211227T1600Z/
Coeur d'Alene Area-Idaho Palouse-Central Panhandle Mountains-
Washington Palouse-Spokane Area-
Including the cities of Colfax, Wallace, Osburn, Worley, Cheney,
Fairfield, Hayden, Airway Heights, Downtown Spokane, Fourth Of
July Pass, Spokane Valley, Moscow, Kellogg, Tekoa, Uniontown,
Mullan, Oakesdale, Rockford, Rosalia, Coeur d'Alene, La Crosse,
Post Falls, St. Maries, Lookout Pass, Davenport, Potlatch,
Plummer, Dobson Pass, Genesee, Fernwood, Pullman, and Pinehurst
753 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM PST THIS MORNING...

Snow showers will turn to flurries into the afternoon today.

$$

WAZ043-272000-
/O.CON.KOTX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211227T2000Z/
Okanogan Valley-
Including the cities of Disautel Pass, Brewster, Omak,
Bridgeport, Nespelem, Oroville, and Okanogan
753 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Disautel Pass, Brewster, Omak, Bridgeport, Nespelem, 
  Oroville, and Okanogan.

* WHEN...Until Noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you 
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

WAZ044-272000-
/O.CON.KOTX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211227T2000Z/
Waterville Plateau-
Including the cities of Badger Mountain Road, Mansfield, and
Waterville
753 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 25 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Badger Mountain Road, Mansfield, and Waterville.

* WHEN...Until Noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you 
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

WAZ034-272000-
/O.CON.KOTX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-211227T2000Z/
Moses Lake Area-
Including the cities of Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, and Moses Lake
753 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 15 below zero.

* WHERE...Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, and Moses Lake.

* WHEN...Until Noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

WAZ035-272000-
/O.CON.KOTX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-211227T2000Z/
Upper Columbia Basin-
Including the cities of Grand Coulee, Coulee City, Creston,
Wilbur, Harrington, and Odessa
753 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills 10 to 20 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Grand Coulee, Coulee City, Creston, Wilbur, Harrington, 
  and Odessa.

* WHEN...Until Noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

WAZ038-272000-
/O.CON.KOTX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-211227T2000Z/
Okanogan Highlands-
Including the cities of Wauconda, Boulder Creek Road, Chesaw
Road, Republic, Sherman Pass, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, and
Inchelium
753 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills 10 to 20 below zero.

* WHERE...Wauconda, Boulder Creek Road, Chesaw Road, Republic, 
  Sherman Pass, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, and Inchelium.

* WHEN...Until Noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

SVH
107 
WWUS46 KOTX 271929
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1129 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

WAZ038-272030-
/O.CAN.KOTX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-211227T2000Z/
Okanogan Highlands-
Including the cities of Wauconda, Boulder Creek Road, Chesaw
Road, Republic, Sherman Pass, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, and
Inchelium
1129 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds are decreasing, but will remain cold with temperatures warming 
into the single digits this afternoon.

$$

WAZ043-272300-
/O.EXT.KOTX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211227T2300Z/
Okanogan Valley-
Including the cities of Disautel Pass, Brewster, Omak,
Bridgeport, Nespelem, Oroville, and Okanogan
1129 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 20 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Disautel Pass, Brewster, Omak, Bridgeport, Nespelem, 
  Oroville, and Okanogan.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you 
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

WAZ044-272300-
/O.EXT.KOTX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211227T2300Z/
Waterville Plateau-
Including the cities of Badger Mountain Road, Mansfield, and
Waterville
1129 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 15 
  below zero.

* WHERE...Badger Mountain Road, Mansfield, and Waterville.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you 
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

WAZ034-272300-
/O.EXT.KOTX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-211227T2300Z/
Moses Lake Area-
Including the cities of Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, and Moses Lake
1129 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 15 below zero.

* WHERE...Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, and Moses Lake.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

WAZ035-272300-
/O.EXT.KOTX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-211227T2300Z/
Upper Columbia Basin-
Including the cities of Grand Coulee, Coulee City, Creston,
Wilbur, Harrington, and Odessa
1129 AM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 5 below zero.

* WHERE...Grand Coulee, Coulee City, Creston, Wilbur, Harrington, 
  and Odessa.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

SVH
753 
WWUS46 KOTX 272253
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
253 PM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

WAZ043-044-280000-
/O.EXP.KOTX.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211227T2300Z/
Okanogan Valley-Waterville Plateau-
Including the cities of Disautel Pass, Brewster, Omak, Badger
Mountain Road, Bridgeport, Nespelem, Mansfield, Oroville,
Waterville, and Okanogan
253 PM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds will continue to decrease into this evening with dangerously 
cold chills become less of a threat over the warned area. Below zero 
temperatures are expected tonight into Tuesday morning.

$$

WAZ034-035-280000-
/O.EXP.KOTX.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-211227T2300Z/
Moses Lake Area-Upper Columbia Basin-
Including the cities of Grand Coulee, Coulee City, Quincy,
Creston, Wilbur, Othello, Harrington, Ephrata, Moses Lake, and
Odessa
253 PM PST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds will continue to decrease into this evening with temperatures 
dropping to near zero this evening into Tuesday morning.

$$

SVH

The office that day

Everything else NWS Spokane, WA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 26, 4:02 PM PSTSnow Squall WarningOTXWhitman28 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.