Series of winter storms blast western US with more snow ahead

A series of winter storms in the Western U.S. brought heavy snow and some travel headaches. Forecasters warned of more wintry weather ahead.

Hard freeze sets in, more snow for some

Bitter cold temperatures have set in across the Puget Sound area with many spots Monday waking up to temperatures in the teens and single digits. 

Warming shelters open in Western Washington for winter weather

With the below-freezing temperatures and snow in western Washington, area warming centers are opening their doors for anyone who needs to get out of the cold.

City of Seattle urges residents to stay home, clear sidewalks

The City of Seattle is urging people to avoid driving, clear their sidewalks and brace for more cold temperatures through most of the week.

Snow falls in Western Washington

FOX 13 is tracking cold, snowy weather that could last well into Tuesday. Stay safe and don't drive unless you have to!

Tracking road conditions across Western Washington
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FOX 13 anchors Liz Dueweke and Bill Wixey speak with Kelly Snyder from Snohomish County Public Works on how they plan to address the heavy snowfall, as folks return to work Monday morning.

Tracking the gusty winds and freezing temperatures of this snowfall
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We were all dreaming of a white Christmas, and while it looks beautiful, there's still the other side of this snow?freezing temperatures, gusty winds, icy roads and dangerous driving conditions. FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone tracks it all for us!

Snow is here! How much will we see in the Puget Sound area?
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Brian MacMillan is tracking SNOW in Seattle! We're expecting to see around 2 inches in Seattle, 2.8 in Tacoma, 1.7 in Olympia and 1.4 in Bellingham?and more may be on the way. Drive safe!

A holiday snow event may blanket Western Washington
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FOX 13 Forecaster Erin Mayovsky is tracking a cold, snowy system that is sweeping through Puget Sound.

Most of Western Washington to see snow late Saturday through Sunday
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Precipitation could change from rain to snow later this morning for many in Puget Sound, but it's more likely that it will take almost all day for snow to start falling steadily in Western King County and Seattle.

How much snow should we expect this Christmas weekend?

Tonight, we're forecasting a rain/snow mix in the lower elevations. Under a heavy band of showers, there could be a brief, light coating of snow on the ground. Whatcom County may have a couple inches on the ground by Christmas morning. But for most of us, it's unlikely we'll accumulate snow overnight (unless the forecast changes). Instead, snow will fall and accumulate throughout the day tomorrow -- especially Christmas evening.