WASHINGTON SNOW REPORT
Last Updated: December 17, 2025
Snowpack levels across the state are currently 66% of normal. The deepest snowpack in Washington was last observed at Waterhole with a snowpack depth of 131”, about 343% of normal when compared to it's 38" average depth for this time of year. Washington's mountain regions are bracing for significant snowfall, with the Cascades under a blizzard warning. The Olympics anticipate heavy snow, too, challenging travel plans. Notably, Beaver Pass expects a staggering 84-inch snow accumulation over five days, and Cayuse Pass saw a remarkable 321 inches in just 24 hours.
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Winter Storm Warnings
December 17 2025
KING, WA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Snoqualmie River Near Carnation affecting King County.
Snohomish River At Snohomish affecting Snohomish County.
Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie Falls affecting King County.
Skykomish River Near Gold Bar affecting Snohomish County.
.Rainfall yesterday and overnight is driving area rivers back up
with new rounds of flooding occurring or upcoming.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Snoqualmie River near Carnation.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 56.0 feet, the Snoqualmie River will cause widespread
flooding from Fall City downstream through Carnation and Duvall...
inundating much of the farm land and numerous roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 54.2 feet.
- Flood stage is 54.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 57.3 feet late this
afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
It will rise late Friday morning but crest below flood stage.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
KING, WA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Snoqualmie River Near Carnation affecting King County.
Snohomish River At Snohomish affecting Snohomish County.
Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie Falls affecting King County.
Skykomish River Near Gold Bar affecting Snohomish County.
.Rainfall yesterday and overnight is driving area rivers back up
with new rounds of flooding occurring or upcoming.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Snoqualmie River near Snoqualmie Falls.
* WHEN...Until late this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 20,000.0 cfs, the Snoqualmie River will cause
widespread flooding of pasture lands and roads along the river
from the town of Snoqualmie downstream through Fall City. Roads
that may become flooded include Fall City-Carnation...Tolt Hill...
and Novelty Flats Roads. This river level on the Snoqualmie
corresponds roughly to a phase 3 flood in the King County flood
system.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM PST Wednesday the flow was 25,100.0 cfs.
- Flood flow is 20,000.0 cfs.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 AM PST Wednesday was 25,200.0 cfs.
- Forecast...The river is cresting now around 25,200 cfs. It
will then fall below flood stage this afternoon and remain
below flood stage.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
SNOHOMISH, WA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Snoqualmie River Near Carnation affecting King County.
Snohomish River At Snohomish affecting Snohomish County.
Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie Falls affecting King County.
Skykomish River Near Gold Bar affecting Snohomish County.
.Rainfall yesterday and overnight is driving area rivers back up
with new rounds of flooding occurring or upcoming.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Snohomish River at Snohomish.
* WHEN...Until Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, the Snohomish River will flood several
roads...including the Snohomish-Monroe highway and Riverview
Road...and low areas of the lower Snohomish valley that are not
protected by levees. A stage of 28 feet on the Snohomish River
corresponds to a Phase 3 in the Snohomish County flood program.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 26.6 feet.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.1
feet late this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
SNOHOMISH, WA
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Washington...
Snohomish River Near Monroe affecting Snohomish County.
.Rainfall yesterday and overnight is driving area rivers back up
with new rounds of flooding occurring or upcoming.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Snohomish River near Monroe.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, the Snohomish River will flood several
roads and much of the low pasture land in the river valley. A
stage of 16 feet at this location corresponds to Phase 2 in the
Snohomish County Flood Warning System.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 15.2 feet.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.8
feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
SNOHOMISH, WA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Snoqualmie River Near Carnation affecting King County.
Snohomish River At Snohomish affecting Snohomish County.
Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie Falls affecting King County.
Skykomish River Near Gold Bar affecting Snohomish County.
.Rainfall yesterday and overnight is driving area rivers back up
with new rounds of flooding occurring or upcoming.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Skykomish River near Gold Bar.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, the Skykomish River will cause flooding
from near Index downstream through Sultan to the Snoqualmie.
Flood waters will cover numerous roads...including Ben Howard Rd...
Index-Galena Rd and Tualco Loop Rd. Flooding in the town of
Sultan will begin. A stage of 17 feet on the Skykomish River
corresponds to a Phase 3 in the Snohomish County flood program.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 17.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 AM PST Wednesday was 18.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river crested at near 18.1 feet and is
falling. It will fall below flood stage late this afternoon
and remain below flood stage.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
NORTHERN PANHANDLE; COEUR D'ALENE AREA; ...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 45 mph with gusts of 50 to 65 mph
expected. Isolated gusts up to 75 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central,
East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
WHATCOM, WA
...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Washington...
Nooksack River At Ferndale affecting Whatcom County.
.Recent rainfall is driving the Nooksack River back up again,
including pushing it above flood stage for the Ferndale reach.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Nooksack River at Ferndale.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, the river begins overtopping its banks
within the City of Ferndale flooding low-lying areas within the
City and low pasture lands along the river from near Ferndale
downstream to the mouth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:45 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 16.4 feet.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon to a crest of 18.5 feet late this evening. It
will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
LEWIS, WA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Cowlitz River Below Mayfield Dam affecting Lewis County.
.Dam operations to reduce the flood pool for area dams will maintain
elevated flow levels below the dams.New rainfall today and tonight
will increase inflows into the reservoirs.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Cowlitz River below Mayfield Dam.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 25,000.0 cfs, the Cowlitz River will flood the reach
from Mayfield Dam downstream through Toledo. Flood waters will
inundate some farmlands and several roads...mainly near Toledo.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 AM PST Wednesday the flow was 28,600.0 cfs.
- Flood flow is 25,000.0 cfs.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours
ending at 6:00 AM PST Wednesday was 28,700.0 cfs.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 29,000 cfs
into Thursday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
KING, WA; PIERCE, WA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Green River Near Auburn affecting King County.
White River Near Mud Mtn. Dam Outflow affecting Pierce and King
Counties.
White River At R Street Bridge affecting Pierce and King Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...White River near Mud Mtn. Dam Outflow.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 8,000.0 cfs, the White River will spill over its
banks below Mud Mountain Dam producing high water that will
encroach on roads and residences, particularly in the Red Creek
area. 8000 cfs on the White River is within phase 3 flood in the
King County flood system.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:00 AM PST Wednesday the flow was 7,940.0 cfs.
- Flood flow is 9,000.0 cfs.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon and continue rising to 9,500 cfs late this
afternoon. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
KING, WA
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Washington...
Cedar River At Renton affecting King County.
Cedar River Near Landsburg affecting King County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Cedar River at Renton.
* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.5 feet, the Cedar River will flood areas of Renton
including the Renton Airport.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:15 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 14.4 feet.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:15 AM PST Wednesday was 14.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.6
feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage
late Friday evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
KING, WA
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Washington...
Cedar River At Renton affecting King County.
Cedar River Near Landsburg affecting King County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Cedar River near Landsburg.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 6.5 feet, the Cedar River will cause major flooding
from Landsburg downstream through Maplewood. Deep and swift flood
waters will inundate many roads and some residential areas,
especially in Maple Valley. Flooding threatens SR-169. Flooding
will occur all along the river including headwaters, tributaries,
and other streams within and near the Cedar River Basin. A stage
of 6.5 feet on the Cedar River corresponds to a phase 4 flood in
the King County flood system.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:15 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 6.2 feet.
- Flood stage is 5.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:15 AM PST Wednesday was 6.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is cresting this morning near 6.5 feet.
The river will fall below flood stage Thursday morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
KING, WA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Green River Near Auburn affecting King County.
White River Near Mud Mtn. Dam Outflow affecting Pierce and King
Counties.
White River At R Street Bridge affecting Pierce and King Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Green River near Auburn.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 9,000.0 cfs, the Green River will flood low areas of
the middle Green River valley with water over SE Green Valley Rd.
Some backwater inundation is possible in lower Mill Creek basin
between Auburn and Kent. A flow of 9000 cfs feet on the Green
River corresponds to a phase 3 flood in the King County flood
system.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:45 AM PST Wednesday the flow was 9,620.0 cfs.
- Flood flow is 9,000.0 cfs.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours
ending at 5:45 AM PST Wednesday was 9,620.0 cfs.
- Forecast...The river will remain near 9600 cfs into Thursday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
KING, WA; PIERCE, WA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Green River Near Auburn affecting King County.
White River Near Mud Mtn. Dam Outflow affecting Pierce and King
Counties.
White River At R Street Bridge affecting Pierce and King Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...White River at R Street Bridge.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 10,000.0 cfs, River flooding may occur upstream of
the A Street Bridge in the City of Auburn. River levels will
likely be up against the temporary flood protection barriers, with
flooding likely at Government Canal and Butte Avenue in the City
of Pacific and downstream of the Stewart Street Bridge in the City
of Sumner.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:45 AM PST Wednesday the flow was 8,140.0 cfs.
- Flood flow is 7,500.0 cfs.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours
ending at 5:45 AM PST Wednesday was 8,380.0 cfs.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 10,500 cfs late tonight. It
will then fall tomorrow afternoon. It will rise to 10,540 cfs
late Friday morning. It will then fall again but remain above
flood stage.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8,080.0 cfs on 02/06/2020.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
MASON, WA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skokomish River At Potlatch affecting Mason County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Skokomish River at Potlatch.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 17.5 feet, the Skokomish River will cause moderate
flooding, with deep and quick flood waters inundating some
residential areas, many roads, and much of the farm land in the
Skokomish Valley. Inundated roads include the Skokomish Valley
road, Bourgault Road West, Purdy Cutoff Road, and Highway 106.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:30 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 17.8 feet.
- Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 6:30 AM PST Wednesday was 17.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is cresting Wednesday morning at 17.9
feet. The river will slowly subside but remain above flood
stage into the weekend.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
GRAYS HARBOR, WA; KING, WA; ...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington,
including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Grays
Harbor, Skagit and Whatcom. In west central Washington, King,
Lewis, Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston.
* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may
become clogged with debris. Area creeks and streams are running
high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Urban and small stream flooding remains possible for areas
with poor drainage.
Very saturated soils will maintain increased risk for
potential landslides and debris flows off of burn scars.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
SKAGIT, WA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skagit River Near Concrete affecting Skagit County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon affecting Skagit County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Skagit River near Concrete.
* WHEN...Until early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, the Skagit River will flood low areas and
sections of roads along the river from Rockport downstream to
Sedro Woolley. This level for this location on the Skagit
corresponds to a Phase 3 flood in the Skagit County flood system.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:30 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 29.8 feet.
- Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:30 AM PST Wednesday was 29.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 31.5 feet late this
morning. It will then fall below flood stage just after
midnight tonight to 26.0 feet late tomorrow morning. It will
rise to near flood stage Friday morning late Friday morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
SKAGIT, WA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skagit River Near Concrete affecting Skagit County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Washington...
Skagit River Near Mt. Vernon affecting Skagit County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Skagit River near Mt. Vernon.
* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, the Skagit River will flood from Sedro
Woolley downstream through Mount Vernon to the mouth. Flood waters
will inundate some low-lying roads...farmlands and residential
areas. This level for this location on the Skagit corresponds to a
phase 3 flood in the Skagit County flood system.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:15 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 30.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:15 AM PST Wednesday was 30.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 30.4 feet late tonight. It
will fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to 25.8
feet early Friday morning. It will then rise to near 28 feet
early Saturday morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
LEWIS, WA
...The National Weather Service in Seattle WA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Washington...
Cowlitz River At Randle affecting Lewis County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Cowlitz River at Randle.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, the Cowlitz River will cause minor
flooding from the vicinity of Randle downstream through Riffe
Lake...covering nearby farm lands and several roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 14.7 feet.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river will then rise above flood stage this
afternoon cresting near 18.8 feet late this afternoon. It
will fall below flood stage late this evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Avalanche Conditions
Washington Ski Area Forecast
Next 5 Days
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49 Degrees North Mountain Resort
24"
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Badger Mountain Ski Area
48"
48" -
Bluewood
21"
21" -
Crystal Mountain Resort
48"
48" -
Hurricane Ridge
48"
48" -
Leavenworth Ski Hill
48"
48" -
Loup Loup Ski Bowl
48"
48" -
Medallion Peak Resort
48"
48" -
Mission Ridge Ski Area
48"
48" -
Mt. Baker Ski Area
48"
48" -
Mt. Spokane Ski Area
30"
30" -
Sitzmark Ski Hill
48"
48" -
Stevens Pass Ski Area
48"
48" -
The Summit At Snoqualmie
48"
48" -
White Pass Ski Area
48"
48" -
Yodelin
48"
48"
Washington Snow Report FAQs
How often is this report updated?
Daily from SNOTEL and NOAA sources.
What are snowpack levels in Washington like right now?
Snowpack levels across Washington are approximately 66.0% of normal compared to previous years.
Where is it coldest in Washington right now?
Nohrsc Harts Pass is experiencing frigid temperatures of 19°.
Where in Washington will get the most snowfall this week?
Nohrsc 21A07 - Easy Pass Am is expected to receive up to 93" of more snowfall over the next 5 days.
Where is the most snow in Washington today?
Currently at Waterhole with 131".