Snow falls in many areas around the Sound Monday

While snow in many areas from earlier Monday has melted, some pockets of snow will be likely through the night and into early Tuesday morning.

Weather summary:

• Fewer snow showers tonight
• Accumulations more likely at elevations above 300'
• Most areas start snow-free
• Warming through Tuesday

Winter Weather Advisory

A Winter Weather Advisory was issued shortly after 7 a.m. for Everett and vicinity, the East Puget Sound lowlands, Bellevue and vicinity and the Seattle area until noon. It was later updated to be in effect until 9 p.m. Monday.

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Snow causes problems on the road

Snowfall during Monday afternoon quickly caused havoc, with many steep roads becoming quickly impassable.

In Kirkland, a school bus with no children on board went off the road and into a ditch.

Forecast

Through the night, a Puget Sound convergence zone will still cause some snow showers (or a rain-snow mix) around the central and north Sound.  Accumulations are unlikely at most locations nearer sea level, but a quick slushy accumulation in heavier showers could cause brief travel issued.

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At elevations above 300 feet mainly away from Puget Sound, there is the risk for slippery travel early Tuesday though the magnitude of problems should be far less than experienced Monday.

Scattered rain showers Wednesday with more widespread rain possible Thursday and Friday.  Highs in the mid to upper 40s.

Next weekend is looking a little cooler—again—with lows in the mid 30s and highs in the mid 40s with showers at times.

Cox Media Group