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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
205 PM PDT Sun Mar 8 2026

...PERIODS OF HEAVY SNOW IN THE CASCADES THIS WEEK...

.Colder temperatures with a persistent plume of moisture into the
Cascades will result in periods of heavy snow. The first round of
heavy snow is expected Sunday night through Monday night. Light snow
will continue with decreased snow rates on Tuesday, but then
increase again early Wednesday continuing with heavy snow at times
through Friday morning. Winter travel is expected over Stevens Pass,
and heavy snow loads may also result in tree damage.

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Western Chelan County-
Including the cities of Stehekin, Stevens Pass, and Holden
Village
205 PM PDT Sun Mar 8 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total
  snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as
  40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total
  snow accumulations between 2 and 4 feet possible.

* WHERE...Stevens Pass and Holden Village.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5
  AM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday
  night through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Snow load
  may result in tree damage and power outages. Gusty winds may also
  result in periods of blowing snow particularly for Sunday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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

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SVH