High Wind Watch/ Winter Storm Watch for Whatcom County
High Wind Watch in effect from Friday morning through Friday night for the coast...the Strait of Juan de Fuca area...San Juan County...and Western Whatcom County...
A strong pacific storm will bring the potentail for strong winds to certain areas of western Washington Friday and Friday night.
A strong surface low will reach the Washington coast midday Friday then move inland Friday afternoon and evening. A variety of locations have the potential for very windy conditions associated with the low.
Along the coast...south winds 20 to 30 mph will shift to west and increase to 35 to 45 mph with possible gusts to 60 mph developing Friday afternoon.
Land areas adjacent to the Strait of Juan de Fuca also have the potential for strong winds Friday. As the low moves by to the Friday afternoon west winds will increase and by Friday evening could be as strong as 30 to 40 mph.
The northernmost zones in the state...Western Whatcom county and San juan County...will have windy conditions beginning Friday afternoon. Here southeast winds 20 to 30 mph ahead of the low will switch to northwest Friday evening and possibly get as strong as 30 to 40 mph.
Most other areas around Western Washington will be windy or breezy during this period. Some areas not covered by the High Wind Watch may qualify for a Wind Advisory...with winds of 20 to 35 mph and gusts to 55 mph. Another area that could be quite windy are ridge tops in the mountains.
Monitor weather forecasts as this event approaches. If a High Wind Warning is issued for your area...stay indoors if possible.Trees and power lines are susceptible to winds of this magnitude and could create hazards outdoors.
...Winter Storm Watch in effect from Friday morning through Saturday morning in the Cascades and Olympics...
A strong winter storm...the first of the season...will bring heavy snow to the mountains.Winter storm watch remains in effect from Friday morning through Saturday morning...
One to two feet of new snow are likely to fall in the mountains beginning late Friday morning through Saturday morning. The snow level will fall to below 1000 feet during this time...so all mountain passes will be affected by heavy snow.
A strong storm coming from the pacific...coupled with plunging temperatures...will bring heavy snow to the mountains. Some lightsnow...or mixed rain and snow...is possible in the lowlands as well.
Monitor weather forecasts and pass conditions if you are planning travel through the mountains. Expect delays on highways. Prepare for bad driving conditions.
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