Eastern Washington and North Idaho Watches and Warnings

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Today's and yesterday's warnings in reverse chronological order.


WWUS76 KOTX 131537
NPWOTX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
837 AM PDT Tue Oct 13 2026

IDZ026-WAZ032-034-043-131645-
/O.EXP.KOTX.FZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-261013T1600Z/
Lewiston Area-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Moses Lake Area-
Okanogan Valley-
Including the cities of Lewiston, Nespelem, Peck, Lapwai, Culdesac,
Pomeroy, Bridgeport, Clarkston, Quincy, Omak, Oroville, Tonasket,
Gifford, Okanogan, Disautel Pass, Ephrata, Lewiston Grade, Brewster,
Othello, Alpowa Summit, and Moses Lake
837 AM PDT Tue Oct 13 2026

...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

Temperatures have warmed above freezing.

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WWUS76 KOTX 130507
NPWOTX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1007 PM PDT Mon Oct 12 2026

IDZ026-WAZ032-034-043-131600-
/O.CON.KOTX.FZ.W.0004.261013T0600Z-261013T1600Z/
Lewiston Area-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Moses Lake Area-
Okanogan Valley-
Including the cities of Clarkston, Peck, Ephrata, Tonasket, Lewiston
Grade, Brewster, Nespelem, Lapwai, Moses Lake, Quincy, Oroville,
Gifford, Pomeroy, Alpowa Summit, Disautel Pass, Okanogan, Bridgeport,
Othello, Lewiston, Culdesac, and Omak
1007 PM PDT Mon Oct 12 2026

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures between 29 and 32 degrees expected. Locally down to 27 degrees in outlying areas around Moses Lake.

* WHERE...Clarkston, Peck, Ephrata, Tonasket, Lewiston Grade, Brewster, Nespelem, Lapwai, Moses Lake, Quincy, Oroville, Gifford, Pomeroy, Alpowa Summit, Disautel Pass, Okanogan, Bridgeport, Othello, Lewiston, Culdesac, and Omak.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Okanogan Valley, L-C Valley, and Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties, overnight lows will range from 29 to 32F. Higher benches could be warmer with readings of 33 to 35 degrees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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WWUS76 KOTX 121735
NPWOTX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1035 AM PDT Mon Oct 12 2026

IDZ026-WAZ032-034-043-131600-
/O.UPG.KOTX.FZ.A.0003.261013T0600Z-261013T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KOTX.FZ.W.0004.261013T0600Z-261013T1600Z/
Lewiston Area-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Moses Lake Area-
Okanogan Valley-
Including the cities of Brewster, Alpowa Summit, Lewiston,
Bridgeport, Omak, Ephrata, Clarkston, Moses Lake, Othello, Disautel
Pass, Tonasket, Lapwai, Peck, Nespelem, Oroville, Quincy, Lewiston
Grade, Gifford, Pomeroy, Okanogan, and Culdesac
1035 AM PDT Mon Oct 12 2026

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM PDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures between 29 and 32 degrees expected. Locally down to 27 degrees in outlying areas around Moses Lake.

* WHERE...Brewster, Alpowa Summit, Lewiston, Bridgeport, Omak, Ephrata, Clarkston, Moses Lake, Othello, Disautel Pass, Tonasket, Lapwai, Peck, Nespelem, Oroville, Quincy, Lewiston Grade, Gifford, Pomeroy, Okanogan, and Culdesac.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Okanogan Valley, L-C Valley, and Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties, overnight lows will range from 29 to 32F. Higher benches could be warmer with readings of 33 to 35 degrees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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WWUS76 KOTX 121343
NPWOTX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
643 AM PDT Mon Oct 12 2026

IDZ026-WAZ032-034-043-130100-
/O.CON.KOTX.FZ.A.0003.261013T0600Z-261013T1600Z/
Lewiston Area-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Moses Lake Area-
Okanogan Valley-
Including the cities of Gifford, Ephrata, Nespelem, Alpowa Summit,
Lewiston, Lapwai, Moses Lake, Clarkston, Disautel Pass, Omak,
Tonasket, Pomeroy, Peck, Oroville, Othello, Quincy, Culdesac,
Lewiston Grade, Brewster, Okanogan, and Bridgeport
643 AM PDT Mon Oct 12 2026

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29F possible.

* WHERE...Gifford, Ephrata, Nespelem, Alpowa Summit, Lewiston, Lapwai, Moses Lake, Clarkston, Disautel Pass, Omak, Tonasket, Pomeroy, Peck, Oroville, Othello, Quincy, Culdesac, Lewiston Grade, Brewster, Okanogan, and Bridgeport.

* WHEN...From this evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

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DB


WWUS86 KOTX 121338
SPSOTX

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
638 AM PDT Mon Oct 12 2026

IDZ004-121400-
Central Panhandle Mountains-
638 AM PDT Mon Oct 12 2026

...AN BAND OF HEAVY SNOW WILL AFFECT CENTRAL SHOSHONE COUNTY...

At 636 AM PDT, an area of heavy snow was located over Lookout Pass and Mullan, or 7 miles east of Wallace. The heavy snow is tracking northwest at 8 mph.

Locations impacted include... Lookout Pass and Mullan.

This includes Lookout Pass along Interstate 90 in Idaho between mile markers 69 and 73. Icy roads are possible as the snow melts on the roads then quickly refreezes.

Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra time when traveling.

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LAT...LON 4745 11571 4744 11575 4745 11581 4752 11577 4750 11569 4748 11567 TIME...MOT...LOC 1336Z 132DEG 4KT 4750 11578

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