Weather Alerts For Highland, WA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 1241 AM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 Lower Columbia Basin of Washington- Including the cities of Prosser, Connell, and Tri-Cities 1241 AM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY... ...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY... * WHAT...For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter to one half mile in freezing fog. 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. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Roadways could become slippery and sidewalks may be slick in spots. 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 1241 AM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 Lower Columbia Basin of Washington- Including the cities of Prosser, Connell, and Tri-Cities 1241 AM PST Thu Jan 1 2026 ...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY... ...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY... * WHAT...For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter to one half mile in freezing fog. 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. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * WHEN...Until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Roadways could become slippery and sidewalks may be slick in spots. 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 - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 1049 PM PST Wed Dec 31 2025 Kittitas Valley-Yakima Valley-Lower Columbia Basin of Washington- Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington- Including the cities of Yakima, Toppenish, Sunnyside, Waitsburg, Thorp, Walla Walla, Naches, Connell, Dayton, Prosser, Tri-Cities, and Ellensburg 1049 PM PST Wed Dec 31 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of a light glaze to one-tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions 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. &&