Seattle weather: Most likely an icy Monday morning commute

There will most likely be an icy commute on Monday morning.  

Temperatures throughout the region will be below freezing at sunrise, and leftover water on the roadways could turn to ice.  There is also the possibility of some snow showers throughout the commute, which is why Monday will be another Weather Alert Day. 

Monday morning

Showers will be far less widespread Monday morning. 

This is a "feast or famine" scenario where some communities get nothing while others see a little coating of snow on the ground. Read below for snow amounts and impacts.

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Western Whatcom or Skagit Counties - along with Western Clallam and Jefferson Counties - have a better chance for accumulating snow that may trigger at least some delays. There's still some uncertainty about how much snow may stack up in those areas. More details on that below.

There will be some snow showers throughout the day.  How much snow could we get?  

Take a look at these potential snow totals:

  • 4-6" on the North Olympic Peninsula in places like Forks and Port Angeles.
  • 2-4" in the North Sound, through Skagit, Whatcom and San Juan counties.
  • 1-4" near the Cascade foothills communities in East Snohomish and King counties.  Also, in places like Olympia and out through Westport.
  • Up to 1" through South Puget Sound in places like Tacoma and Shelton.

Monday daytime

After a semi-quiet morning, another round of rain/snow could develop in the South Sound by around noon Monday. This could become more extensive around Puget Sound through the rest of the day. Should this band be heavy enough, the primary precipitation could be snow. Under that, minor accumulations are possible. The evening commute could be slippery where this is happening. 

Monday night

Unfortunately, ice will be an issue once again Monday evening. Any spotty snow that falls Monday evening could stick to the ground. Stick with us for further details.

Tuesday and the rest of the week

What's next:

The cold temperatures will remain through the week.  

Overnight lows will be in the 20s and highs in the low to mid 30s.  There will be a chance of snow throughout the early part of the week with some relief mid-week into next weekend.  However, it will still be cold.

Here is your 7-day forecast

Have a great day!  Drive safe, and stay warm.

Stephen

The Source: This story was written from various weather models interpreted by FOX 13's Stephen Killbreath and Meteorologist Abby Acone. 

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