Dust storms triggered a multi-vehicle crash on US-195 near Spangle on May 13, 2026, while another crash was reported on I-90 near Spokane. Authorities reported near-zero visibility in the area, with the crashes causing both routes to be closed for over 10 hours.
The Leavenworth Christmastown festival was cancelled after historic Washington floods triggered widespread power outages across Chelan County. Over 5 000 customers across the county, accounting for more than 11 000 people, were left without power due to the impacts of a major atmospheric river (AR). Power is expected to be restored for most customers by the evening of December 13, 2025, while debris cleanup and recovery efforts are expected to continue until next weekend.
The Skagit and Snohomish rivers rose to record levels on Friday, December 12, 2025, prompting evacuations and a boil-water notice in flood-affected areas.
U.S. Coast Guard released videos of four people rescued from a flooded home in Sumas, Washington, on December 10, 2025, where 2.5–3 m (8–10 feet) waters had surrounded the property amid historic flooding.
Multiple atmospheric rivers brought widespread flooding to Snohomish County, Washington, this week, forcing water rescues and road closures as the Snohomish River approached its fourth-highest crest on record
Residents along the Skagit River in Washington have been ordered to evacuate as the river is forecast to reach 13.55 m (44.47 feet) by late December 11, 2025. Heavy rainfall and rising rivers have led to emergency declarations across Washington State.
Three atmospheric rivers (ARs) are forecast to make landfall over the Pacific Northwest (PNW) through December 10, 2025, producing prolonged precipitation and high moisture transport across western Washington and Oregon.
Two weak atmospheric rivers (ARs) are forecast to make landfall over Washington and Oregon between November 25 and 27, 2025, bringing 50–100 mm (2–4 inches) of rain to coastal and mountain areas.
The National Weather Service issued winter weather advisories for the Cascades of Whatcom, Skagit, and western Okanogan counties, Washington, from Wednesday, November 5, through 10:00 PST (18:00 UTC) on Friday, November 7, 2025, as moderate to heavy mountain snow continues.
A Flood Watch is in effect for Mason County, Washington, from Thursday afternoon through Saturday morning, November 6-8, 2025. Due to persistent rain, the Skokomish River is expected to rise above flood stage.
