NOAA: Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Washington | 5-10″ of Snow Above 4,000ft Today

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PURPLE= Winter Weather Advisory. Image: NOAA

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Washington. It’s in effect through this evening. Persistent snowfall is forecasted to impact the area through this evening. If you’re looking to take some powder turns, head over to Crystal Mountain Resort, WA.

5-10″ of Snow Above 4,000ft Today.

7 day snowfall totals. Image: Tropical Tidbits
7 day precipitation totals. Image: NOAA

The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for areas above 4,000ft, which is where the heaviest accumulations are expected to occur.

Additional Storm Info:

Heavy snow for the Cascades. Image: NOAA Seattle, WA
Snowfall totals. Image: Snowfall Totals

Washington: 5-10″ of Snow Above 4,000ft Today

* Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10
  inches.
- NOAA Seattle, WA
6-10 day temperature outlook. Image: NOAA
6-10 day precipitation outlook. Image: NOAA

WA Winter Weather Advisory:

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
322 AM PDT Wed Apr 11 2018

Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS
MORNING TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10
  inches.

* WHERE...Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties and Cascades
  of Pierce and Lewis Counties including the Mount Baker ski
  area and Paradise on Mount Rainier.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. The heaviest
  accumulations should occur in the afternoon and early evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Be
  prepared for reduced visibilities at times.
Powder skiing at Crystal Mountain Resort, WA. Image: Crystal Facebook Page
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