Snowfall over the Cascades early this morning is lessening.
Therefore, the existing Winter Storm Warning will be allowed to
expire. Another strong system will bring in another round of
heavy mountain snow this afternoon through Thursday evening.
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 2
to 4 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Cascade mountains and valleys of Whatcom and Skagit
Counties, including Maple Falls, the Mount Baker Ski Area,
Newhalem, Lyman, and Concrete, Cascade mountains and valleys
of Snohomish and King Counties, including Darrington, Index,
Skykomish, Stevens Pass, and Snoqualmie Pass and Cascade
mountains and valleys of Pierce and Lewis Counties, including
the Crystal Mountain Ski Area, Paradise on Mount Rainier,
Ashford, Randle, and Packwood.
* WHEN...From this afternoon through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to
46 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Olympic mountains and valleys, including Hurricane
Ridge, Amanda Park, and Quinault.
* WHEN...From this afternoon through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch.
* WHERE...Everett and vicinity, including Stanwood, Marysville,
and Mountlake Terrace and Admiralty Inlet Area, including Port
Townsend, Whidbey Island, and Camano Island.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A persistent convergence zone has caused
snowfall between Port Townsend and Gold Bar, with spotter
reports of snow accumulations up to 3 inches across Whidbey
Island and reports of 4 inches across Everett as of 3 AM.
Temperatures will continue to drop this morning and will bottom
out at or below freezing, which may cause travel impacts during
the morning commute due to snow and ice.
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory above 1000 feet, snow.
Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. For the
Winter Storm Watch above 1500 feet, heavy snow possible. Total
snow accumulations of 4 to 12 inches, except 10 to 24 inches
above 2500 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills, Northern
Oregon Cascades, Cascade Foothills in Lane County and Cascades
in Lane County. In Washington, South Washington Cascades and
South Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM PST this
morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon
through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory above 1000 feet, snow.
Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. For the
Winter Storm Watch above 1500 feet, heavy snow possible. Total
snow accumulations of 4 to 12 inches, except 10 to 24 inches
above 2500 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills, Northern
Oregon Cascades, Cascade Foothills in Lane County and Cascades
in Lane County. In Washington, South Washington Cascades and
South Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM PST this
morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon
through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.
* WHAT...Snow above 1000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of
up to one inch.
* WHERE...Willapa Hills.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 4 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel along I-90 and through Snoqualmie
Pass will be impacted by snow.
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 3000 feet. Additional snow
accumulations of up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35
mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. Travel along I-84 will be
impacted by snow.
* WHAT...Snow showers above 1000 feet. Additional accumulations of
1 to 4 inches expected, but 3 to 6 inches of new snow is
possible above 2000 feet.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills, Northern
Oregon Cascades, Cascade Foothills in Lane County and Cascades
in Lane County. In Washington, South Washington Cascades and
South Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Moderate snow and graupel showers will continue through late
evening across eastern Washington and north Idaho, especially in
the Panhandle Mountains and the Camas Prairie. Expect changing
visibilities in heavier showers as well as quick accumulations on
grassy surfaces. Lookout Pass will see 1 to 3 inches of snow with
winter driving conditions through the overnight hours. The Palouse
to the Camas Prairie will see intermittent snow showers with
rapidly changing conditions.
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow may result in 1 to 2 feet of snow
Tuesday evening through Thursday afternoon.
* WHERE...Olympic moutains including Hurricane Ridge.
* WHEN...From late Tuesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* WHAT...For the warning, moderate to heavy snow above 1500 feet
may result in additional snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches
tonight. For the watch, moderate to heavy snow may result in 1
to 3 feet of snow Tuesday evening through Thursday afternoon.
* WHERE...Cascade mountains of Whatcom and Skagit Counties,
including the Mount Baker Ski Area. Cascade mountains of
Snohomish and King Counties, including Stevens Pass, and
Snoqualmie Pass. Cascade mountains of Pierce and Lewis
Counties, including the Crystal Mountain Ski Area, Paradise on
Mount Rainier.
* WHEN...For the warning, until 4 AM PST Tuesday. For the watch,
late Tuesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* WHAT...For the warning, moderate to heavy snow above 1500 feet
may result in additional snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches
tonight. For the watch, moderate to heavy snow may result in 1
to 3 feet of snow Tuesday evening through Thursday afternoon.
* WHERE...Cascade mountains of Whatcom and Skagit Counties,
including the Mount Baker Ski Area. Cascade mountains of
Snohomish and King Counties, including Stevens Pass, and
Snoqualmie Pass. Cascade mountains of Pierce and Lewis
Counties, including the Crystal Mountain Ski Area, Paradise on
Mount Rainier.
* WHEN...For the warning, until 4 AM PST Tuesday. For the watch,
late Tuesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Moderate snow and graupel showers will continue through the
evening commute across eastern Washington and north Idaho. Expect
changing visibilities in heavier showers as well as accumulations
mainly on grassy surfaces. Lookout Pass will see 1 to 3 inches of snow
with difficult travel through the evening.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6
inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel along I-90 and through Snoqualmie
Pass will be impacted by snow.
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 3000 feet. Additional snow accumulations
of 6 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. Travel along I-84 will be
impacted by snow.
* WHAT...Heavy snow above 1000 feet. Additional snow accumulations
of 3 to 5 inches.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades and South Washington Cascade
Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* WHAT...Snow above 1000 feet. Additional snow accumulations of
up to two inches.
* WHERE...Willapa Hills.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM PST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, snow. Additional snow
accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch,
heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 20 to 30
inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph Wednesday.
* WHERE...Western Chelan County.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 4 AM PST Tuesday. For
the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday afternoon through
Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult at times. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute.
