It looks like we could be in for a doozie of storm starting later today. I’m amazed at the pics I’ve seen on social media of the empty shelves in several grocery stores in West Seattle! We will continue to keep you posted as much as possible. If we lose power, you’ll find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beachdriveblog
Here’s the data we have as of writing this post at 8:24 this morning:
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE (UPDATED 2:19 AM)...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 PM PST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches expected. Local snowfall accumulations of 8 inches. North to northeast winds will increase late tonight and Saturday to 15 to 30 mph with some local gusts to 45 mph. The wind will likely reduce visibility at times due to blowing snow, especially near shorelines of the inland waters. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington, including Seattle, Everett, Tacoma, Bremerton, Bellevue, North Bend, Redmond, Kent, Port Angeles, Sequim, Oak Harbor, and Mount Vernon. * WHEN...From Noon today to 4 PM PST Saturday. The heaviest snowfall accumulations for most of the area will occur between 3 PM this afternoon and 10 PM this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of 2 inch per hour snowfall accumulations is likely during todays late afternoon and evening commute in the Tacoma, Everett, Seattle, and Bremerton area. Travel is likely to become very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could contribute to reduced visibility late tonight into Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions in Washington state, call 5 1 1. Puget Sound - Hood Canal Marine Forecast - Gale Watch 6:00 PM - Saturday Night (Last updated: TONIGHT NE wind 15 to 25 kt rising to 25 to 35 kt after midnight. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft building to 4 to 6 ft after midnight. Snow. SAT N wind 25 to 35 kt easing to 20 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 4 to 6 ft. Snow in the morning then a chance of snow in the afternoon. SAT NIGHT N wind 25 to 35 kt. Wind waves 4 to 6 ft. SUN NW wind 15 to 25 kt easing to 10 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. Wind Alert has two different models of slightly different stories...both have snow.
Stay warm, Neighbors!
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