Seattle weather: Blustery Christmas Day in western Washington
SEATTLE - A potent atmospheric river arrives on Christmas Day. Conditions will be blustery with increasing wind along the coast, through the Inlet and for some portions of the North Sound.
These conditions prompted a FOX 13 Weather Alert Day. Watches and warnings are in effect, issued by the NWS Seattle office. These are across the board from wind, high surf, winter weather, and more.
Heavy lowland rain and mountain snow increased throughout Wednesday morning and into the evening.
We're tracking the chance for heavy mountain snow from Wednesday into Thursday in Washington. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Luckily, Santa was able scoot in and out of western Washington before all the rain settled in. Rainfall totals will range between 1-2" during the day Wednesday. Heavy snow will impact pass travel beginning Thursday through perhaps Friday.
An atmospheric river will arrive on Christmas day, bringing wind, rain and mountain snow.
Along with the rain and mountain snow, winds will be gusty at times with the arrival of the front Wednesday afternoon. A high wind watch is in effect for the coastal regions, along with the Inlet and western Skagit and Whatcom counties on Christmas night.
Powerful winds could lead to power outages and damage along the coast and North Sound on Wednesday and Thursday.
Powerful winds could lead to power outages and damage along the coast and North Sound on Wednesday and Thursday. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Heavy mountain snow totaling 1-3', along with gusty winds will be possible. A winter storm warning will go into effect early Wednesday morning. Travel will be very difficult in the coming days over the passes.
Please monitor the weather conditions along with road conditions before traveling.
Heavy mountain snow is forecast to hit our area passes from Wednesday-Friday.
A weather alert day is in effect for Wednesday and Thursday for rain, wind and snow. The week remains unsettled with more chances for rain. By New Year's Eve, conditions are looking a little drier to enjoy the show at the Space Needle.
A weather alert day is in effect for Wednesday and Thursday for rain, wind and snow. The week remains unsettled with more chances for rain.
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