Alert archive / Washington / Winter Storm Warnings in 2021
Winter Storm Warning 14, NWS Spokane, WA
NWS Spokane, WA issued this winter storm warning at Dec 21, 2021, 2:33 PM PST for Chelan County, Washington. It took effect at Dec 22, 2021, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for 47 hr. 9 reports 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 21, 2021, 2:33 PM PST (22:33 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 22, 2021, 4:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Dec 24, 2021, 3:22 AM PST
- In force
- 47 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Spokane, WA
County Chelan County, WA
The radar
The Seattle radar (KATX), 144 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:36 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 6:00 AM PST | SNOW 5 | 12 Nnw Lucerne, WA | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION STEW1 STEHEKIN COOP. |
| Dec 22, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 3 | 1 Nnw Plain, WA | COCORAHS STATION WA-CH-33 12.4 N LEAVENWORTH. |
| Dec 22, 8:00 AM PST | SNOW 5 | 9 W Lucerne, WA | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION HLDW1 8.6 W LUCERNE. |
| Dec 22, 9:00 AM PST | SNOW 3.2 | 2 N Plain, WA | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION PLNW1 2.0 N PLAIN. |
| Dec 22, 11:30 AM PST | SNOW 5 | Stevens Pass, WA | REPORTED AT STEVENS PASS. 24 HOUR TOTAL ENDING AT 6AM. |
| Dec 23, 6:00 AM PST | SNOW 10 | Stevens Pass, WA | |
| Dec 23, 7:00 AM PST | SNOW 4 | Lake Wenatchee, WA | |
| Dec 23, 8:00 AM PST | SNOW 12 | 9 W Lucerne, WA | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION HLDW1 8.6 W LUCERNE. |
| Dec 23, 9:00 AM PST | SNOW 8 | 12 Nnw Lucerne, WA | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION STEW1 STEHEKIN COOP. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Quillayute State, WA (KUIL), launched 12:00Z, 10.6 hours before the alert went out and 289 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 411 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 40 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 111 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 164 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
233 WWUS46 KOTX 212233 WSWOTX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 233 PM PST Tue Dec 21 2021 WAZ048-221515- /O.UPG.KOTX.WS.A.0010.211222T1200Z-211223T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KOTX.WS.W.0014.211222T1200Z-211223T1200Z/ Western Chelan County- Including the cities of Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass 233 PM PST Tue Dec 21 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are possible. This may impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IDZ001-WAZ037-221515- /O.UPG.KOTX.WS.A.0010.211222T0600Z-211222T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KOTX.WW.Y.0044.211222T0600Z-211222T2000Z/ Northern Panhandle-Northeast Mountains- Including the cities of Eastport, Sandpoint, Colville, Northport, Bonners Ferry, Orin-Rice Road, Athol, Newport, Flowery Trail Road, Chewelah, Deer Park, Springdale-Hunters Road, Kettle Falls, Schweitzer Mountain Road, and Priest River 233 PM PST Tue Dec 21 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 9 inches. * WHERE...Eastport, Sandpoint, Colville, Northport, Bonners Ferry, Orin-Rice Road, Athol, Newport, Flowery Trail Road, Chewelah, Deer Park, Springdale-Hunters Road, Kettle Falls, Schweitzer Mountain Road, and Priest River. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to Noon PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are possible. This could impact the Wednesday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IDZ002-WAZ035-036-221515- /O.NEW.KOTX.WW.Y.0044.211222T0600Z-211222T2000Z/ Coeur d'Alene Area-Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane Area- Including the cities of Rockford, Grand Coulee, Spokane Valley, Coulee City, Creston, Worley, Coeur d'Alene, Davenport, Cheney, Fairfield, Hayden, Post Falls, Airway Heights, Harrington, Odessa, Downtown Spokane, Ritzville, and Wilbur 233 PM PST Tue Dec 21 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...Rockford, Grand Coulee, Spokane Valley, Coulee City, Creston, Worley, Coeur d'Alene, Davenport, Cheney, Fairfield, Hayden, Post Falls, Airway Heights, Harrington, Odessa, Downtown Spokane, Ritzville, and Wilbur. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to Noon PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are possible. This could impact the Wednesday 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. && $$ CD
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079 WWUS46 KOTX 212248 WSWOTX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 248 PM PST Tue Dec 21 2021 WAZ048-221500- /O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0014.211222T1200Z-211223T1200Z/ Western Chelan County- Including the cities of Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass 248 PM PST Tue Dec 21 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are possible. This may impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IDZ004-221500- /O.NEW.KOTX.WW.Y.0045.211223T0000Z-211223T1200Z/ Central Panhandle Mountains- Including the cities of Lookout Pass, Dobson Pass, and Mullan 248 PM PST Tue Dec 21 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches for locations above 3000 feet. * WHERE...Lookout Pass, Dobson Pass, and Mullan. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are possible. This may impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. 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. && $$ IDZ001-WAZ037-221500- /O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0044.211222T0600Z-211222T2000Z/ Northern Panhandle-Northeast Mountains- Including the cities of Eastport, Sandpoint, Colville, Northport, Bonners Ferry, Orin-Rice Road, Athol, Newport, Flowery Trail Road, Chewelah, Deer Park, Springdale-Hunters Road, Kettle Falls, Schweitzer Mountain Road, and Priest River 248 PM PST Tue Dec 21 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 9 inches. * WHERE...Eastport, Sandpoint, Colville, Northport, Bonners Ferry, Orin-Rice Road, Athol, Newport, Flowery Trail Road, Chewelah, Deer Park, Springdale-Hunters Road, Kettle Falls, Schweitzer Mountain Road, and Priest River. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to Noon PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are possible. This could impact the Wednesday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IDZ002-WAZ035-036-221500- /O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0044.211222T0600Z-211222T2000Z/ Coeur d'Alene Area-Upper Columbia Basin-Spokane Area- Including the cities of Rockford, Grand Coulee, Spokane Valley, Coulee City, Creston, Worley, Coeur d'Alene, Davenport, Cheney, Fairfield, Hayden, Post Falls, Airway Heights, Harrington, Odessa, Downtown Spokane, Ritzville, and Wilbur 248 PM PST Tue Dec 21 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON PST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...Rockford, Grand Coulee, Spokane Valley, Coulee City, Creston, Worley, Coeur d'Alene, Davenport, Cheney, Fairfield, Hayden, Post Falls, Airway Heights, Harrington, Odessa, Downtown Spokane, Ritzville, and Wilbur. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to Noon PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are possible. This could impact the Wednesday 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. && $$ CD
170 WWUS46 KOTX 221204 WSWOTX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 404 AM PST Wed Dec 22 2021 WAZ035-221315- /O.CAN.KOTX.WW.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-211222T2000Z/ Upper Columbia Basin- 404 AM PST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The snow has ended. $$ IDZ004-221315- /O.CAN.KOTX.WW.Y.0045.211223T0000Z-211223T1200Z/ Central Panhandle Mountains- Including the cities of Lookout Pass, Dobson Pass, and Mullan 404 AM PST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The snow amounts tonight have trended lighter. There is the potential for significant snowfall Thursday evening. $$ WAZ048-222015- /O.EXT.KOTX.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211223T1800Z/ Western Chelan County- Including the cities of Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass 404 AM PST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are possible. This may impact travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IDZ001-WAZ037-221400- /O.EXT.KOTX.WW.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-211222T1400Z/ Northern Panhandle-Northeast Mountains- Including the cities of Eastport, Sandpoint, Colville, Northport, Bonners Ferry, Orin-Rice Road, Athol, Newport, Flowery Trail Road, Chewelah, Deer Park, Springdale-Hunters Road, Kettle Falls, Schweitzer Mountain Road, and Priest River 404 AM PST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...There will be additional snow accumulations between 4AM and 6AM. Possible additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Wintry conditions will continue. * WHERE...Eastport, Sandpoint, Colville, Northport, Bonners Ferry, Athol, Newport, Chewelah, Deer Park, Kettle Falls, Schweitzer Mountain Road, and Priest River. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are possible. This could impact the Wednesday 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. && $$ IDZ002-WAZ036-221400- /O.EXT.KOTX.WW.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-211222T1400Z/ Coeur d'Alene Area-Spokane Area- Including the cities of Rockford, Spokane Valley, Worley, Coeur d'Alene, Cheney, Fairfield, Hayden, Post Falls, Airway Heights, Downtown Spokane, and Davenport 404 AM PST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...There will be additional snow accumulations between 4AM and 6AM. Wintry conditions will continue. * WHERE...Spokane, Rockford, Spokane Valley, Coeur d'Alene, Cheney, Hayden, Post Falls, Airway Heights, and Davenport. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are possible. This could impact the Wednesday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ JS
241 WWUS46 KOTX 221348 WSWOTX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 548 AM PST Wed Dec 22 2021 IDZ001-002-WAZ036-037-221500- /O.EXP.KOTX.WW.Y.0044.000000T0000Z-211222T1400Z/ Northern Panhandle-Coeur d'Alene Area-Spokane Area-Northeast Mountains- Including the cities of Chewelah, Worley, Cheney, Flowery Trail Road, Fairfield, Orin-Rice Road, Hayden, Airway Heights, Downtown Spokane, Spokane Valley, Colville, Northport, Bonners Ferry, Athol, Springdale-Hunters Road, Kettle Falls, Rockford, Sandpoint, Coeur d'Alene, Eastport, Post Falls, Newport, Davenport, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Priest River, and Deer Park 548 AM PST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM PST EARLY THIS MORNING... The threat has ended. $$ WAZ048-222200- /O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211223T1800Z/ Western Chelan County- Including the cities of Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass 548 AM PST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are possible. This may impact travel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ JS
657 WWUS46 KOTX 222118 WSWOTX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 118 PM PST Wed Dec 22 2021 WAZ048-230600- /O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211223T1800Z/ Western Chelan County- Including the cities of Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass 118 PM PST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph over the high terrain. * WHERE...Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions will continue. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ RJ
929 WWUS46 KOTX 230549 WSWOTX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 949 PM PST Wed Dec 22 2021 WAZ048-231800- /O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211223T1800Z/ Western Chelan County- Including the cities of Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass 949 PM PST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph over the high terrain. * WHERE...Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions will continue. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$
978 WWUS46 KOTX 231211 WSWOTX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 411 AM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 WAZ048-231800- /O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211223T1800Z/ Western Chelan County- Including the cities of Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass 411 AM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches this morning. * WHERE...Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of heavy snow this morning leading to visibility reductions and accumulations of 1 to 2 inches per hour at Steven Pass. Periods of light to moderate snow will likely redevelop in the afternoon and the evening with an additional 3 to 6 inches by Friday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ GKOCH
232 WWUS46 KOTX 231714 WSWOTX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 914 AM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 WAZ048-240315- /O.EXT.KOTX.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211224T1200Z/ Western Chelan County- Including the cities of Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass 914 AM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations around 8 inches at Stevens Pass, and 2 to 6 inches of snow at Stekekin and Holden Village. * WHERE...Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be showery in nature this afternoon and evening, but another band of heavy snow will move through the Cascades overnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ RJ
806 WWUS46 KOTX 232053 WSWOTX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 1253 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 WAZ048-240600- /O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211224T1200Z/ Western Chelan County- Including the cities of Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass 1253 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IDZ004-240600- /O.NEW.KOTX.WW.Y.0046.211223T2053Z-211224T1800Z/ Central Panhandle Mountains- Including the cities of Fourth Of July Pass, Wallace, Osburn, Dobson Pass, Kellogg, St. Maries, Fernwood, Lookout Pass, Mullan, and Pinehurst 1253 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 3 inches in the valleys and 4 to 8 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph in the higher terrain. * WHERE...Fourth Of July Pass, Wallace, Osburn, Dobson Pass, Kellogg, St. Maries, Fernwood, Lookout Pass, Mullan, and Pinehurst. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ RJ
546 WWUS46 KOTX 232301 WSWOTX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 301 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 IDZ001-WAZ037-240715- /O.NEW.KOTX.WS.W.0015.211225T1200Z-211227T1200Z/ Northern Panhandle-Northeast Mountains- Including the cities of Eastport, Sandpoint, Colville, Northport, Bonners Ferry, Orin-Rice Road, Athol, Newport, Flowery Trail Road, Chewelah, Deer Park, Springdale-Hunters Road, Kettle Falls, Schweitzer Mountain Road, and Priest River 301 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches with locally higher amounts expected. * WHERE...Eastport, Sandpoint, Colville, Northport, Bonners Ferry, Orin-Rice Road, Athol, Newport, Flowery Trail Road, Chewelah, Deer Park, Springdale-Hunters Road, Kettle Falls, Schweitzer Mountain Road, and Priest River. * WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WAZ048-240715- /O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211224T1200Z/ Western Chelan County- Including the cities of Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass 301 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. && $$ IDZ004-240715- /O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/ Central Panhandle Mountains- Including the cities of Fourth Of July Pass, Wallace, Osburn, Dobson Pass, Kellogg, St. Maries, Fernwood, Lookout Pass, Mullan, and Pinehurst 301 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Fourth Of July Pass, Wallace, Osburn, Dobson Pass, Kellogg, St. Maries, Fernwood, Lookout Pass, Mullan, and Pinehurst. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. 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. && $$ RJ
540 WWUS46 KOTX 232327 WSWOTX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 327 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 IDZ001-WAZ037-241200- /O.EXT.KOTX.WS.W.0015.211224T1200Z-211227T1200Z/ Northern Panhandle-Northeast Mountains- Including the cities of Eastport, Sandpoint, Colville, Northport, Bonners Ferry, Orin-Rice Road, Athol, Newport, Flowery Trail Road, Chewelah, Deer Park, Springdale-Hunters Road, Kettle Falls, Schweitzer Mountain Road, and Priest River 327 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches with locally higher amounts expected. * WHERE...Eastport, Sandpoint, Colville, Northport, Bonners Ferry, Orin-Rice Road, Athol, Newport, Flowery Trail Road, Chewelah, Deer Park, Springdale-Hunters Road, Kettle Falls, Schweitzer Mountain Road, and Priest River. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ WAZ048-241200- /O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211224T1200Z/ Western Chelan County- Including the cities of Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass 327 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be showery in nature this afternoon and evening, but another band of heavy snow will move through the Cascades overnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IDZ004-241200- /O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/ Central Panhandle Mountains- Including the cities of Fourth Of July Pass, Wallace, Osburn, Dobson Pass, Kellogg, St. Maries, Fernwood, Lookout Pass, Mullan, and Pinehurst 327 PM PST Thu Dec 23 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches in the valleys and 4 to 7 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph in the higher terrain. * WHERE...Fourth Of July Pass, Wallace, Osburn, Dobson Pass, Kellogg, St. Maries, Fernwood, Lookout Pass, Mullan, and Pinehurst. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ JW
031 WWUS46 KOTX 241122 WSWOTX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 322 AM PST Fri Dec 24 2021 WAZ048-241800- /O.CAN.KOTX.WS.W.0014.000000T0000Z-211224T1200Z/ /O.EXA.KOTX.WW.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-211224T1800Z/ Western Chelan County- Including the cities of Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass 322 AM PST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Holden Village, Stehekin, and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be showery in nature, with the next band of heavy snow moving through the Cascades this 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. && $$ IDZ001-WAZ037-250600- /O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0015.211224T1200Z-211227T1200Z/ Northern Panhandle-Northeast Mountains- Including the cities of Eastport, Sandpoint, Colville, Northport, Bonners Ferry, Orin-Rice Road, Athol, Newport, Flowery Trail Road, Chewelah, Deer Park, Springdale-Hunters Road, Kettle Falls, Schweitzer Mountain Road, and Priest River 322 AM PST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 22 inches. * WHERE...Eastport, Sandpoint, Colville, Northport, Bonners Ferry, Orin-Rice Road, Athol, Newport, Flowery Trail Road, Chewelah, Deer Park, Springdale-Hunters Road, Kettle Falls, Schweitzer Mountain Road, and Priest River. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ IDZ004-250600- /O.EXT.KOTX.WW.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-211225T0600Z/ Central Panhandle Mountains- Including the cities of Fourth Of July Pass, Wallace, Osburn, Dobson Pass, Kellogg, St. Maries, Fernwood, Lookout Pass, Mullan, and Pinehurst 322 AM PST Fri Dec 24 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 to 3 inches in the valleys and 2 to 8 inches in the mountains. * WHERE...Fourth Of July Pass, Wallace, Osburn, Dobson Pass, Kellogg, St. Maries, Fernwood, Lookout Pass, Mullan, and Pinehurst. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. 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. && $$ CD
The office that day
Everything else NWS Spokane, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 4:33 AM PST | Winter Storm Watch | OTX | Chelan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens | 10 hr |
| Dec 21, 2:33 PM PST | Winter Weather Advisory | OTX | Adams, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille and 2 more | 15 hr |
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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.