Winter Storm and Blizzard Warnings Issued for Western Chelan County Through Friday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Spokane, WA, has issued a series of severe weather alerts for Western Chelan County. This includes a Winter Storm Warning, followed by a Blizzard Warning, and a subsequent Winter Storm Watch. These alerts are issued due to heavy snow and high-wind conditions expected to impact the region.

Affected Areas

The primary geographic scope for these alerts is Western Chelan County in Washington state. Specific locations mentioned in the warning include:

• Holden Village
• Stevens Pass

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised to take the following precautions:

• Travel Safety: If you must travel, keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle containing a flashlight, food, and water.
• If Stranded: Stay with your vehicle if you become stuck.
• Driving Conditions: Drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave extra room between vehicles and avoid sudden braking or acceleration.
• Information: Monitor the latest travel information for Washington at https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel.

Expected Conditions

• Winter Storm Warning: Heavy snow with additional accumulations between 10 to 20 inches.
• Blizzard Warning: Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. Wind gusts are expected to peak around 50 mph on Wednesday evening and night. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.
• Winter Storm Watch: Heavy snow expected with additional accumulations between 1 and 3 feet.
• Hazards: Strong winds may cause tree damage on Wednesday night. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

Timeline

• Winter Storm Warning: Effective from 5:00 PM Tuesday, March 10, to 6:00 PM PDT Wednesday, March 11.
• Blizzard Warning: Effective from 6:00 PM Wednesday, March 11, to 5:00 AM PDT Thursday, March 12.
• Winter Storm Watch: Effective from late Wednesday night through Friday morning.