Weather Alert Days: Frigid temps and potential for lowland snow starting Thursday
The coldest air of the year is moving into Western Washington. As precipitation moves in overnight tonight into Thursday, it will fall as snow. The forecasting question is WHERE?
Kent Public Works prepares for slippery streets ahead of winter storm
The City of Kent is getting ready for slick conditions ahead of the forecasted winter storm. Kent Public Works has been preparing for weather events like this since early fall.
Warming shelters now open in King County ahead of winter weather
King County and Seattle have opened severe weather shelters to keep the homeless warm ahead of expected winter weather this week.
Winter storm watch: Flurries Wednesday, snow Thursday - Saturday in Western Washington
Snow totals could range from 2-12" between Thursday and Friday.
Advocates in Tacoma rush to provide more resources for homeless as temperatures drop
The threat of plunging temperatures has homeless advocates in Tacoma working overtime trying to make sure people living on the streets have what they need to survive the bitter cold.
Winter storm warning in the passes; bone chilling cold coming soon
A winter storm warning was in effect on Sunday night, and while families who headed to the slopes tried to get an early start back home before the storm, many of them got caught in traffic instead.
Snow sports industry in Washington state booming during the COVID-19 pandemic
Snow business is up five-fold according to the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. The agency attributes the steep incline on people wanting to escape strict COVID-19 restrictions.Kate Kelly said she takes her granddaughter to Hyak Sno-Park two-to-three times a week."We would probably be at the aquarium or the zoo or the children's museum, but with the pandemic, not many places to go out, but here you can," said Kelly.With more people turning to snow sports, gear is especially hard to get.
WSDOT urging Washingtonians to not park, walk along mountain pass highways
As more and more people head to the mountain passes for winter recreation, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said the increasing crowds are bringing a new hazard to the passes.
First weekend of 2021 off to active start for weather
Expect strong winds this afternoon, especially for the Coast where a High Wind Warning is in effect until 6 p.m. today and a High Surf Advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. tomorrow.
Rain, wind and mountain snow welcome the first weekend of 2021
Saturday will be windy and rainy. A fairly strong system will appear at the coast, delivering more moisture and potentially very gusty winds.
Heavy snow near Snoqualmie Pass causes slick conditions, gridlock on I-90 East
Heavy mountain snow stalled eastbound traffic for hours on I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass on Wednesday.
December weather outlook: Our darkest month
We've made it to the last month of this very wacky year!
Heavy slush causes 'treacherous' conditions on I-90 along Snoqualmie Pass
Snow, slush and slippery conditions forced drivers to use extreme caution while traveling through the mountain passes, Friday. Washington State Department of Transportation required chains for vehicles that don't have all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive along Stevens Pass.
'Winter of the great divide': Farmers' Almanac predicts cold, white winter with possible February blizzard
The periodical is predicting “cold and snowy conditions in the north, drought in the west, and everything crazy in between.”