Tracking Winter Storm and Severe Weather Impacts Through This Weekend

Heavy mountain snow will continue into Thursday afternoon across the Cascades. Two fast moving storms will track from the southern Rockies to the Great Lakes Thursday and then Friday into Sunday with areas of gusty winds, and heavy snow. In the Southeast U.S., severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall are forecast on Friday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jan 8, 2026 at 12:24:14 am PST

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National Weather Service Seattle/Tacoma, WA

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Heavy Cascade Snow

High Surf Mid-week

Heavy Cascade snow continues for elevations above 2,500 feet Jan. 7-8, resulting in snowy and hazardous travel conditions over the passes on highways 26, 20, and 58. Be prepared for winter driving conditions if you must travel over the passes. Snow will be heaviest Wednesday afternoon/evening. One to two feet of snow is expected to fall at pass level between 10pm Tuesday and 10pm Thursday.

High surf conditions are expected along the south Washington, and North and central Oregon Coasts January 7th through the 8th. Large waves with hazardous surf conditions are expected with breakers up to 25 ft. Destructive waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and jetties and drown while observing high surf. Minor beach erosion may damage coastal properties and buildings. Higher than normal water run-up is expected on beaches and low- lying shoreline.

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Tracking Winter Storm and Severe Weather Impacts Through This Weekend

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