Snow falls across areas of Western Wash., more to come
Snow fell across parts of Western Washington on Saturday, kicking off a winter weather pattern that could continue in the region for several days.
After a mix of rain and wet snow showers early Saturday morning, a steadier snow was reported in many areas of Snohomish County and northern King County as a Puget Sound convergence zone set up shop.
Minor accumulations were reported in Mukilteo, Lynnwood and South Everett with the snow still falling there as of 3 p.m.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for that area, as well as the Northwest Interior, Puget Sound foothills, southwestern Washington and the Washington coast until 3 p.m. Sunday for potential of 1 to 3 inches of snow by Sunday afternoon.
Those outside the zone were forecast to get more random hit-and-miss snow showers Saturday evening and night with the potential to receive 1 to 2 inches in individual showers.
The snowfall began early Saturday in Whatcom County, where up to 5 inches of snow was reported in outlying areas by 8 a.m., then worked its way south as cool air moved in behind a cold front.
As the morning progressed, snowfall began working its way down through Skagit County into Snohomish County and portions of King County.
By noon, snow was widespread across much of Western Washington north of Seattle. Accumulating snow was reported in many Skagit and Snohomish county communities, including Lynnwood and Mill Creek.
Snow also was reported in Kitsap and Mason counties.
By 11:30 a.m., snow or a rain-snow mix was reported in some urban areas of Seattle, including Ballard and Ravenna.
Snow showers had tapered off in many areas by afternoon, with intermittent sun breaks in Seattle and elsewhere.
But snowfall was continuing in other spots - especially in a convergence zone that formed in parts of Snohomish County near the Cascade foothills and also in parts of northern King County.
Snow squalls also were reported in Olympia and in parts of Grays Harbor County.
Snow also was falling in the Cascade Mountains, and chains were required across Snoqualmie Pass as moderate snow continued to coat the Interstate 90 roadway.
The National Weather Service says the incoming weather system will bring a chance of lowland snow showers to parts of Western Washington through Monday.
Next week, a series of stronger and wetter frontal systems will move across the Pacific Northwest, starting around Tuesday.
These weather systems could bring a threat of significant snow to the lowlands, but the extended forecast computer model solutions are showing a large amount of variability. The exact track and strength of the systems that will bring this winter weather threat are uncertain at this time.
Check in frequently with komonews.com for the latest forecast and information.
After a mix of rain and wet snow showers early Saturday morning, a steadier snow was reported in many areas of Snohomish County and northern King County as a Puget Sound convergence zone set up shop.
Minor accumulations were reported in Mukilteo, Lynnwood and South Everett with the snow still falling there as of 3 p.m.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for that area, as well as the Northwest Interior, Puget Sound foothills, southwestern Washington and the Washington coast until 3 p.m. Sunday for potential of 1 to 3 inches of snow by Sunday afternoon.
Those outside the zone were forecast to get more random hit-and-miss snow showers Saturday evening and night with the potential to receive 1 to 2 inches in individual showers.
The snowfall began early Saturday in Whatcom County, where up to 5 inches of snow was reported in outlying areas by 8 a.m., then worked its way south as cool air moved in behind a cold front.
As the morning progressed, snowfall began working its way down through Skagit County into Snohomish County and portions of King County.
By noon, snow was widespread across much of Western Washington north of Seattle. Accumulating snow was reported in many Skagit and Snohomish county communities, including Lynnwood and Mill Creek.
Snow also was reported in Kitsap and Mason counties.
By 11:30 a.m., snow or a rain-snow mix was reported in some urban areas of Seattle, including Ballard and Ravenna.
Snow showers had tapered off in many areas by afternoon, with intermittent sun breaks in Seattle and elsewhere.
But snowfall was continuing in other spots - especially in a convergence zone that formed in parts of Snohomish County near the Cascade foothills and also in parts of northern King County.
Snow squalls also were reported in Olympia and in parts of Grays Harbor County.
Snow also was falling in the Cascade Mountains, and chains were required across Snoqualmie Pass as moderate snow continued to coat the Interstate 90 roadway.
The National Weather Service says the incoming weather system will bring a chance of lowland snow showers to parts of Western Washington through Monday.
Next week, a series of stronger and wetter frontal systems will move across the Pacific Northwest, starting around Tuesday.
These weather systems could bring a threat of significant snow to the lowlands, but the extended forecast computer model solutions are showing a large amount of variability. The exact track and strength of the systems that will bring this winter weather threat are uncertain at this time.
Check in frequently with komonews.com for the latest forecast and information.
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