Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 11 at 2:18PM PDT until March 11 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 2:18pm
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow
accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. For the Blizzard Warning,
blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to 8
inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. For the Winter Storm
Warning, heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet.
* WHERE...Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties and Cascades of
Southern King County.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM PDT this
evening. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 5 AM
PDT Thursday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 AM Thursday to
5 AM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches and greatly reduce
visibilities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower elevations up to and including
Snoqualmie Pass may transition over to rain late this evening as
snow levels briefly rise before lowering again Thursday. The
strongest winds will peak this evening.
Instruction:
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. Prepare for possible power outages.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power
outages.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages.
Area Description:
Cascades of Southern King County; Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA