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Blizzard conditions in the mountains have weakened this morning, with a Winter Storm Warning continuing for today and tomorrow across the Cascades and the Olympics.
Expect several more inches of snow and breezy/windy weather to continue for the next two days, and travel with caution over the passes. Roads will remain snow-packed and potentially hazardous at the higher elevations.
Rain showers in the lowlands will increase in coverage throughout the day. It looks like it will be more active with rain by the end of the day, with temperatures staying chilly and remaining in the lower 40’s throughout the area.
An additional .20” - .40” of rain is possible today. More rain has fallen to the south of the Seattle area, which will lead to rising rivers in Thurston, Lewis, and Grays Harbor counties. Major flooding isn’t expected, but you’ll notice the rivers rising through the weekend.
Looking ahead
In the lowlands on Friday, expect mainly rain, though in the morning hours, snow levels will be under 1,000 feet, and there could be some spots where heavier precipitation drives some wet snow closer to sea level.
Any impact from wintry weather Friday morning would most likely be in and near the foothills and from around Pierce County southward, especially away from the water.
There are some indications that chances for snow could increase if the airmass on Friday morning is slightly cooler than forecast, so we’ll be watching that. If there is some snow around the area on Friday morning, it would likely not last very long, as temperatures will be above freezing. By Friday afternoon, expect just rain across the lowlands.
We will get a relative break Saturday with some sunshine and a few isolated showers, mainly near the Cascades. Rain returns with some mountain snow Sunday, especially late.
The weather turns much warmer next week, with rain at times and rising snow levels, putting more rain on the snow that has fallen. This will keep avalanche danger high and raise the possibility of river flooding if rain gets heavy.
Expect highs early next week to be in the mid 50s to lower 60s in the lowlands.
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