Weather Alerts For Harrah, WA
Winter Weather Advisory
-URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 717 AM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 Kittitas Valley-Yakima Valley-Lower Columbia Basin of Washington- Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington- Including the cities of Yakima, Prosser, Waitsburg, Ellensburg, Thorp, Toppenish, Connell, Walla Walla, Dayton, Naches, Sunnyside, and Tri-Cities 717 AM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting the website wsdot.wa.gov/travel. &&
Air Stagnation Advisory
-URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 1241 AM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-North Central Oregon-Central Oregon-Kittitas Valley-Yakima Valley-Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington- Including the cities of Pilot Rock, Boardman, Heppner, Pendleton, Fossil, Athena, Ellensburg, Waitsburg, Sunnyside, Walla Walla, Hermiston, Bend, Prineville, Redmond, Thorp, Dayton, Dufur, Madras, Ione, Moro, Naches, Yakima, Condon, Toppenish, and Maupin 1241 AM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY... * WHAT...Poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, North Central Oregon, Central Oregon, Kittitas Valley, and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. 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. &&