Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued March 9 at 5:35AM PDT until March 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 5:35am
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected.
Additional accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Total new snow
accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as
35 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total
snow accumulations between 2 and 4 feet possible. Winds could gust
as high as 45 mph on Wednesday.
* WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties and
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For
the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday
morning.
* IMPACTS...Snow-covered roads may make travel conditions difficult
to impossible at times through the mountains and cause delays.
Temporary road closures possible. Gusty winds may limit visibility
at times and down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower elevations up to and including
Snoqualmie Pass may transition over to rain late Wednesday as snow
levels briefly rise before lowering again Thursday.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Area Description:
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties; Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA