Winter Storm Warning: Round 2 of heavy lowland snow arrives late Friday through Saturday
Snow activity will pick up by Friday afternoon with Round 2 and we will all see snow through Saturday.
Snow activity will pick up by Friday afternoon with Round 2 and we will all see snow through Saturday.
King County road crews say they're more prepared than ever for snow
This year, King County road services workers say they're better prepared than ever for snow and winter weather. Strangely enough, that's thanks to the pandemic.
This year, King County road services workers say they're better prepared than ever for snow and winter weather. Strangely enough, that's thanks to the pandemic.
Snow and freezing winds rip through parts of Pierce County
Winter weather impacted areas along the Puget Sound, bringing strong winds and freezing temperatures.
Winter weather impacted areas along the Puget Sound, bringing strong winds and freezing temperatures.
Snow coats Lewis and Thurston counties
Much of the South Sound is waking up to snow Friday morning, while other parts of Western Washington are dealing with black ice, freezing temps and power outage.
Much of the South Sound is waking up to snow Friday morning, while other parts of Western Washington are dealing with black ice, freezing temps and power outage.
Snow and freezing winds rip through parts of Pierce County
Q13's AJ Janavel reports
Q13's AJ Janavel reports
Food delivery drivers keeping busy during pandemic and winter storm sweeping through Puget Sound
Delivery drivers are keeping an eye on the forecast this weekend. Some say Thursday turned into a busy night even with the snow coming down.
Delivery drivers are keeping an eye on the forecast this weekend. Some say Thursday turned into a busy night even with the snow coming down.
Local businesses prep ahead of Valentine's Day as South Sound gets fresh snowfall
The South Sound is getting a heavy dose of snow with this winter storm. In Yelm, the snow fell fast and started covering the roads by the afternoon.
The South Sound is getting a heavy dose of snow with this winter storm. In Yelm, the snow fell fast and started covering the roads by the afternoon.
Weather Alert Days starting Thursday bringing frigid temps, lowland snow and wind
Q13 News will issue "Weather Alert Days" for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with cold air dropping in from the North, bringing temperatures down to the lowest we've seen them this winter season.
Q13 News will issue "Weather Alert Days" for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with cold air dropping in from the North, bringing temperatures down to the lowest we've seen them this winter season.
How to avoid costly damage to your home during freezing weather
Freezing temperatures that are hitting our area this week could cost you thousands of dollars if you don’t prep your home, experts say.
Freezing temperatures that are hitting our area this week could cost you thousands of dollars if you don’t prep your home, experts say.
Several school districts to continue remote learning on snow days
With remote learning in place for most because of the pandemic, several school districts in Western Washington say winter weather will not cancel online classes unless the weather is extreme.
With remote learning in place for most because of the pandemic, several school districts in Western Washington say winter weather will not cancel online classes unless the weather is extreme.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Saturday will be windy and rainy. A fairly strong system will appear at the coast, delivering more moisture and potentially very gusty winds.