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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
644 PM PDT Mon Mar 9 2026

WAZ048-102200-
/O.UPG.KOTX.WS.A.0003.260311T1200Z-260313T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KOTX.BZ.W.0001.260311T0000Z-260312T1200Z/
/O.CON.KOTX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260310T1200Z/
Western Chelan County-
Including the cities of Stehekin, Holden Village, and Stevens
Pass
644 PM PDT Mon Mar 9 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT TUESDAY...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 5 AM PDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow
  accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. For the Blizzard Warning,
  blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2
  and 4 feet. Wind gusts will peak around 50 mph Wednesday evening
  and Wednesday night.

* WHERE...Holden Village and Stevens Pass.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For
  the Blizzard Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 5 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could
  cause tree damage Wednesday evening and Wednesday night.

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

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Butler