WWUS46 KOTX 102100 WSWOTX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 200 PM PDT Tue Mar 10 2026 WAZ048-111000- /O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0003.260311T0000Z-260312T0100Z/ /O.CON.KOTX.BZ.W.0001.260312T0100Z-260312T1200Z/ /O.CON.KOTX.WS.A.0004.260312T1200Z-260313T1800Z/ Western Chelan County- Including the cities of Stehekin, Holden Village, and Stevens Pass 200 PM PDT Tue Mar 10 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM PDT WEDNESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 AM PDT THURSDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 10 to 20 inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 12 inches. Wind gusts will peak around 50 mph Wednesday evening and Wednesday night. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet Thursday morning through Friday morning. * WHERE...Stehekin, Holden Village, and Stevens Pass. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 6 PM PDT Wednesday. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM Wednesday to 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Wednesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow during the blizzard warning. Strong winds could cause tree damage Wednesday evening and Wednesday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will rise Wednesday evening and night with snow becoming heavy and wet and possibly mixing with rain at times. Colder air will arrive early Thursday morning with temperatures dropping back into the 20s. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest travel information in Washington, go to https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel 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. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest travel information in Washington, go to https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel && $$ SB