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Winter Storm Warning 9, NWS Spokane, WA

March 28, 2021

NWS Spokane, WA issued this winter storm warning at Mar 28, 2021, 1:56 AM PDT. It took effect at Mar 28, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 28, 2021, 1:56 AM PDT (08:56 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 28, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT
Expired
Mar 29, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Spokane, WA

The text

As transmitted.

073 
WWUS46 KOTX 280856
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
156 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...SNOW AT THE CASCADE CREST THIS AFTERNOON INTO TONIGHT...

.A strong cold front today will bring snow and gusty winds to the 
Cascade crest mainly impacting travel over Stevens Pass.  Snow will 
begin this afternoon and increase this evening.  Strong winds will 
have the potential to bring down tree branches as well.  Snow levels 
will drop to the valley floors this evening with up to 2 inches for 
the Plain and Leavenworth areas.

WAZ042-282100-
/O.UPG.KOTX.WW.Y.0023.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/
/00000.0.UU.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
/O.NEW.KOTX.WS.W.0009.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/
East Slopes Northern Cascades-
Including the cities of Winthrop, Plain, Leavenworth, Methow,
Holden Village, Twisp, Loup Loup Pass, Stehekin, Stevens Pass,
Conconully, and Mazama
156 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM 
PDT MONDAY FOR THE CASCADE CREST INCLUDING HIGHWAY 2 BETWEEN COLES 
CORNER AND STEVENS PASS...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected for the Cascade Crest including Highway 
  2 between Coles Corner and Stevens Pass. Total snow accumulations 
  between 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Stevens Pass and Holden Village

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring 
  down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

JW
3 follow-up statements
186 
WWUS46 KOTX 280904
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
204 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

WAZ042-290000-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0009.210328T2100Z-210329T1200Z/
East Slopes Northern Cascades-
Including the cities of Holden Village and Stevens Pass
204 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON 
TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY FOR THE CASCADE CREST INCLUDING HIGHWAY 2 BETWEEN 
COLES CORNER AND STEVENS PASS...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected for the Cascade Crest including Highway 
  2 between Coles Corner and Stevens Pass. Total snow accumulations 
  between 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Holden Village and Stevens Pass.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring 
  down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

WAZ031-290000-
/O.NEW.KOTX.WW.Y.0024.210329T0300Z-210329T1800Z/
Northeast Blue Mountains-
Including the cities of Mountain Road, Peola, and Cloverland Road
204 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM 
PDT MONDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected Above 4000 feet. Areas of blowing snow. Total 
  snow accumulations 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Mountain Road, Peola, and Cloverland Road.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions along with areas of 
  blowing snow.

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
518 
WWUS46 KOTX 282354
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
454 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

WAZ042-291200-
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
East Slopes Northern Cascades-
Including the cities of Holden Village and Stevens Pass
454 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY FOR 
THE CASCADE CREST INCLUDING HIGHWAY 2 BETWEEN COLES CORNER AND 
STEVENS PASS...

* WHAT...Heavy snow for the Cascade Crest including Highway 2 
  between Coles Corner and Stevens Pass. Additional snow 
  accumulations between 10 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 
  50 mph.

* WHERE...Holden Village and Stevens Pass.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring 
  down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

WAZ031-291200-
/O.CON.KOTX.WW.Y.0024.210329T0300Z-210329T1800Z/
Northeast Blue Mountains-
Including the cities of Mountain Road, Peola, and Cloverland Road
454 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING 
TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected Above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations 
  between 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Mountain Road, Peola, and Cloverland Road.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds 
  could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

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
184 
WWUS46 KOTX 291137
WSWOTX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
437 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

WAZ042-291245-
/O.EXP.KOTX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
East Slopes Northern Cascades-
Including the cities of Holden Village and Stevens Pass
437 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

While snow showers will linger along the Cascade crest this morning, 
additional accumulations are expected to be light.

$$

WAZ031-291245-
/O.CAN.KOTX.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210329T1800Z/
Northeast Blue Mountains-
Including the cities of Mountain Road, Peola, and Cloverland Road
437 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

A chance of snow showers will linger this morning but little to no 
additional accumulations are expected.

$$

JW

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 28, 2:04 AM PDTWinter Weather AdvisoryOTXAsotin, Garfield27 hr
Mar 28, 3:04 AM PDTBlowing Dust AdvisoryOTXAdams, Douglas, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Spokane and 1 more19 hr
Mar 28, 2:21 PM PDTDust Storm WarningOTXAdams, Lincoln84 min
Mar 28, 3:42 PM PDTDust Storm WarningOTXAdams, Lincoln93 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.