Weather
The mountains could see 6 to 14 inches of snow above 4000 feet by Tuesday morning. Seas of 22 feet will create dangerous surf conditions on the Coast. – NOAA Seattle, WA today
NOAA has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Washington’s Cascade mountains that is in effect Monday and Tuesday this week. Â
6-14″ of snow are forecast above 4,000′.
Snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 14 inches with locally higher amounts. Highest snow totals will occur along south facing slopes including locations such as Mount Baker, and Paradise. - NOAA Seattle, WA today
In the next 3-days NOAA is currently forecasting:
- 30-51″ of snow for Crystal Mountain ski resort
- 30-50″ of snow for Mt. Baker Ski Resort
Snow levels will be around 4,000′ with this storm.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST TUESDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET... - NOAA Seattle, WA today
No ski resorts are yet open in Washington this season, but this storm will definitely help.
NOAA is also forecasting 22-foot waves and up to 60mph winds on the coast for WA with this storm.
Winter Weather Advisory for Washington:
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
149 PM PST Sun Nov 12 2017
Olympics-Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
149 PM PST Sun Nov 12 2017
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 4 AM PST
TUESDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total
snow accumulations of 6 to 14 inches with locally higher
amounts. Highest snow totals will occur along south facing
slopes including locations such as Mount Baker, and Paradise.
* WHERE...Olympics, Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties,
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties and Cascades of Pierce
and Lewis Counties.
* WHEN...4 AM Monday to 4 AM Tuesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at
times. Snow may affect travel through higher passes such as
Stevens and White Pass.
