Winter's first snowfall
Not that cold outside -- 42�F and raining but some snow seems to be headed our way.
From the
National Weather Service:
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for elevations above 2500 Feet for Snow, which is in effect from Noon PDT today to 4am PST Sunday.
* Some affected locations, Mount Baker, Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, White Pass, Paradise on Mount Rainier.
* Accumulations, 6 to 11 Inches.
* Timing, Snow Levels will be around 7000 Feet this morning, then fall rapidly to 3500 Feet this afternoon And 2500 - 3000 Feet this evening. Accumulating snow will start at the higher volcanoes and passes this afternoon with all locations getting accumulations tonight. The period with the heaviest accumulations for most spots will probably be this evening.
* Impacts, Winter Weather Driving Conditions are likely.
Precautionary/preparedness actions
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow is issued When 6 to 11 inches is likely to fall in 12 Hours.
Very sweet -- the sooner Mt. Baker opens, the better for the local economy...
Posted by DaveH at November 2, 2013 10:56 AM