Winter weather advisory for the Cascades and Mount Baker

Urgent - winter weather message National Weather Service Seattle Wa
409 am pst fri nov 20 2009


West slopes northern Cascades and passes-West slopes central Cascades and passes-
409 am pst fri nov 20 2009

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 2 pm this afternoon to 6 am pst Saturday...

The national weather service in Seattle has issued a Wnter Weather advisory for snow over the cascades...which is in effect From 2 pm this afternoon to 6 am pst Saturday. The winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.

Colder air will filter into the region this afternoon dropping Snow levels below pass level. Snow showers will continue across the north and central cascades through most of tonight before tapering off by dawn Saturday.

Snowfall accumulations from late this afternoon through tonight will generally range from 6 to 10 inches with the higher amounts Around the volcanoes and in the vicinity or just north of Stevens Pass due to a weak convergence zone expected in that area.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A winter weather advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving.

 

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