Weather Alerts For Cowiche, WA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 507 AM PST Fri Jan 16 2026 Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Kittitas Valley-Yakima Valley- Including the cities of Naches, Ellensburg, Yakima, Sunnyside, Thorp, Athena, Pendleton, Toppenish, and Pilot Rock 507 AM PST Fri Jan 16 2026 ...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... ...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY... * WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 PM PST Tuesday. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An Air Stagnation Advisory indicates that due to limited movement of an air mass across the advisory area, pollution has the potential to increase to dangerous levels. Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air, state air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground, where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. &&

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 507 AM PST Fri Jan 16 2026 Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Kittitas Valley-Yakima Valley- Including the cities of Naches, Ellensburg, Yakima, Sunnyside, Thorp, Athena, Pendleton, Toppenish, and Pilot Rock 507 AM PST Fri Jan 16 2026 ...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... ...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY... * WHAT...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 PM PST Tuesday. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An Air Stagnation Advisory indicates that due to limited movement of an air mass across the advisory area, pollution has the potential to increase to dangerous levels. Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air, state air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground, where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. &&