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Tacoma News Tribune

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When will Western Washington see its first frost this fall? What forecasters say

It’s getting colder in Washington state. As temperatures drop, you could start seeing small ice crystals forming on leaves, grass and roads. When can Western Washington residents expect to see frost covering the ground this fall? How long will frosty temperatures last, and how can you protect your plants and plumbing from the chill? Here’s what the experts say: When will we see the first frost in Washington state? When you can expect to see frost in 2026 depends on where you live in Washington state , according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac . The almanac looked at likely dates for the first and last frosts of the season , based on its long-range weather forecasts as well as historical frost averages. In much of Western Washington, frost timing should be “close to the historical average ,” the almanac said, while the last spring frost is expected roughly a week or two later than usual in Central and Eastern Washington. Even “modest” shifts in frost timing can “make a meaningful difference when you’re deciding when to sow early crops, set out seedlings or keep frost protection handy,” the Old Farmer’s Almanac said. The almanac predicted Bellingham would see its first

Washington · 3d

Country Herald

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Washington Snow Squalls: Spokane, WA Drivers Face Whiteout Risks

Seattle, WA – Imagine heading east on Interstate 90 for Thanksgiving when a sudden wall of blowing snow sweeps across Snoqualmie Pass. Within moments, semitrailers fade into the whiteout, brake lights become difficult to see and a familiar holiday drive turns dangerous.

Spokane, WA · 5h

107.3 KFFM

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Yakima Snow Watch: When to Expect the First Flakes

With El Niño delaying early winter cold, Yakima's weather patterns suggest our first valley snowfall could arrive a bit late.

Yakima, WA · 2d

MyNorthwest.com

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Storm fueled by former typhoon could bring fall’s wettest weather to western WA Saturday night

This weekend will be a stormy one and an event to be prepared for. On Friday morning, a strengthening Pacific weather system was gearing up hundreds of miles off the coast and is expected to sweep onshore Saturday night. The storm may be the wettest of the fall season thus far and will offer strong blustery winds and rough seas, primarily along the outer coast and from about Everett northward.

Washington · 4h
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KIRO 7 Seattle

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45 years ago: The ‘Friday the 13th windstorm’ slammed Western Washington

A look back at the historic 1981 Friday the 13th Windstorm and its lasting impact on Washington and Oregon.

Seattle, WA · 20h

travelinglifestyle.net

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Storm Warning Issued for Washington and Oregon Coast as Conditions Intensify

A Storm Warning is in effect for Washington and Oregon coastal waters as a strong front brings south winds gusting up to 60 knots and seas above 20 feet. The warnings cover 18 marine zones from Cape Flattery, WA to Pt. St. George, CA, including the Columbia River Bar. They run through early Sunday morning.

Washington · 5h

sevenlakes.news

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Powerful Pacific Storm With Hurricane-Like Pressure Steers New Atmospheric River Toward Seattle, Portland and Vancouver Bringing Strong Winds and Dangerous Coastal Surf

SEATTLE — A powerful storm system spinning off the Pacific Northwest coast has strengthened sharply, with its central pressure falling into the 960s millibars. That is roughly comparable to the central pressure of a Category 3 hurricane. The storm is expected to steer another atmospheric river into the region, along with strong winds, higher storm surge and dangerous surf.

Seattle, WA · 1d

Lincoln City Homepage

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Northwest Weather Briefing for 11/12-11/15/26

National Weather Service Briefing for Oregon Coast. Decision Support Briefing for the following hazards:. Disclaimer: Information contained in this briefing is time-sensitive. Do Not Use After: 7 AM PT November 12, 2026. Key Points. Today. High confidence (70-90+% chance) in Gale Force wind gusts over the coastal waters, north of...

Oregon · 1d

Dino World

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Geologists Say Floods From a Collapsing Ice Dam Carved the Channeled Scablands of Washington State in a Geological Instant

Geologists now understand that catastrophic floods from an ice-age dam failure, not slow erosion over millions of years, carved Washington's bizarre Channeled Scablands landscape in a matter of days.

Washington · 10h

KATU.com

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Rain returns to the Pacific Northwest with a wet weekend ahead for Oregon, Wash.

After a couple quieter days, rain is making a return to the Pacific Northwest. A series of weather makers will move through the region beginning late Thursday night, bringing rain, cooler temperatures and gusty conditions through the weekend and into early next week. Thursday will be one more relatively quiet...

Oregon · 1d

Tacoma News Tribune

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Keep your eye on the water this month. King tides and Kelvin waves are coming

In The Grateful Dead’s first Billboard Hot 100 single, “Uncle John’s Band,” Jerry Garcia famously sings, “Got some things to talk about, here beside the rising tide.” Here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re no strangers to rising waters in the winter, with our king tides usually arriving in November and lasting through February. This year, there’s a bit more to talk about, though. King tides arrive this year on Nov. 23 and will stick around until Nov. 27. They reappear again on Dec. 22. NOAA is forecasting high tides up to 13 feet in the Puget Sound during November’s king tides. In addition to marking the arrival of Washington’s king tides, November is also our stormiest month. Forecasters are calling this week’s weather a “ storm train ,” with atmospheric rivers converging over Western Washington to bring multiple days of gusty winds and smattering rain. Nov. 8 saw huge waves bashing Washington’s coastline as a weekend windstorm knocked the power out for over 100,000 customers across Western Washington. When high winds and waves sync up with king tides, much of Washington, from the coast to the inland waters of Puget Sound, has to prepare for rising waters (think levees, bulkheads

Puget Sound, WA · 3d

Dailyfly News

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Washington Wildfire Season Ends After Nearly 1 Million Acres Burned

OLYMPIA, WA — The wildfire season in Washington state is officially over. In 2026, “more than 1,500 fires ignited and nearly 1 million acres burned across the state,” Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove said Tuesday. “We saw

Washington · 3d

MyNorthwest.com

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Potential atmospheric river could bring heavy rain and blustery winds to western WA

November is normally the wettest month of the year. It also happens to rank as the number one month for river flooding. The primary reason is that there is usually little mountain snowpack to soak up those warmer rainy days when snow levels rise. However, after a dry start to...

Washington · 2d

nbcrightnow.com

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Fog, wind and weekend rain forecast

Meteorologist Grace Sloan provides a comprehensive local weather update, detailing dense fog advisories for the Columbia Basin, Blue Mountains, Omak, and Colville. Expect wind advisories with gusts up to 50 mph in parts of Washington and Oregon, scattered showers through the weekend, and a look at temperatures for Tri-Cities and Yakima, with cooler conditions arriving next week.

Colville, WA · 1d

SnowBrains

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SnowBrains Forecast: Weekend Storms Build the Pacific Northwest Base as Colder Air Arrives

The Pacific Northwest snow forecast keeps the ongoing storm cycle focused on higher elevations before colder air helps snow reach farther down the mountains Sunday night and Monday. Another front Saturday night brings the main remaining weekend pulse, followed by lighter showers into early Tuesday. None of the resorts covered in this forecast are currently open for skiing, making base […] The post SnowBrains Forecast: Weekend Storms Build the Pacific Northwest Base as Colder Air Arrives appeared first on SnowBrains .

Oregon · 20h

nbcrightnow.com

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Wind advisory Friday

A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Northern Foothills of the Blues from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, with south winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 50 mph. Patchy fog returns overnight, showers move in Friday afternoon and evening, and widespread rain returns Sunday morning before overnight rain becomes light snow in the Blues and Cascades through Monday morning.

Yakima, WA · 1d

Pacific Northwest Crossing

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Strong winds and rain may cause power outages across the Pacific Northwest Friday

Another atmospheric river is currently hitting the Pacific Northwest and will likely last through the weekend. The storm is predicted to bring strong winds that could knock out power in parts of Oregon and Washington on Friday, Nov. 13, with the strongest gusts expected along the southern Oregon Coast. The National Weather Service said widespread […]

Oregon · 23h

Fox Weather

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Atmospheric river fuels season’s strongest storms, threatening West Coast with intense rain, wind and snow

A powerful storm will sweep across the Pacific Northwest and Northern California beginning Friday and last through the weekend, due to the relentless atmospheric river pattern. Parts of the northern Sierra could see up to 4 feet of snow by Monday, while Washington and Oregon will see another round of intense rain and wind.

Northern California, CA · 2d

ghscanner.com

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Washington and Pacific Northwest weekend weather outlook November 13th

Washington and Pacific Northwest weekend weather outlook. The latest National Weather Service forecasts point to a wet, unsettled weekend across much of western Washington and northwest Oregon. A series of Pacific frontal systems will bring periods of rain and breezy winds. A second pulse of moisture is expected Saturday night into early Sunday, with the greatest rainfall and river concerns focused on the Olympic Peninsula. Eastern Washington should see lighter precipitation overall, with rain and mountain snow arriving in rounds. National Weather Service.

Oregon · 1d

Country Herald

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Oregon-Washington Weather Alert: 50 MPH Winds Friday, Nov 13-17

Pendleton warms to 69 degrees Friday before showers return and temperatures fall toward freezing.

Pendleton, OR · 1d