Winter Storm Warning

Locations Affected

Lake Quinault, WA ∙ Maple Falls, WA ∙ Gifford Pinchot National Forest, WA ∙ Blue Mountain, WA ∙ Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, WA ∙ Mount Spickard, WA ∙ Chester Morse Lake, WA ∙ Okanogan National Forest, WA ∙ Randle, WA ∙ Mineral, WA

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Seattle WA 355 PM PST Tue Dec 24 2024 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM PST THURSDAY AT OR ABOVE ELEVATIONS GREATER THAN 3500 FT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than 3500 ft. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 3 feet with lower amounts possible for Snoqualmie. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes, West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes, and West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 10 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may be reduced due to falling and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulations of 6 to 12 inches will be possible for elevations between 3000 to 3500 feet, including Snoqualmie Pass. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Those traveling should expect slippery travel conditions. If you plan to travel, allow extra time to arrive to your destination and drive carefully. Monitor pass conditions and tire chain requirements before traveling.

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