We have been keeping an eye on our mobile aps, WindAlert and PredictWind, which are both indicating that we could be in for quite a storm tomorrow morning. This, of course, coincides with very high tides of 12.8 feet at 7:00 am tomorrow morning.
Check out the tides predicted for tomorrow and how it potentially pairs with the wind forecast.
Here is the Puget Sound and Hood Canal Marine Forecast (last updated at 2:41 am):
FRI S wind 20 to 30 kt. Wind waves 3 to 5 ft. A chance of rain in the morning then rain likely in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT S wind 15 to 25 kt easing to 5 to 15 kt after midnight. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft subsiding to 2 ft or less after midnight.
If this forecast holds, we think there’s a strong potential that we could experience waves slosh over our bulkhead… especially if the wind direction leans to the southwest.
Last but not least, we’ve used a picture of a howling golden retriever for our “barking dog” reports warning of potential weather issues. We thought you might like to see our retriever in action.
Hitch dedicates this song to his favorite gal, Indie.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches
expected. Precipitation will turn to rain later this evening
near the water and at lower elevations. The highest hilltop
locations could set wet snow persist later into the night.
* WHERE...The Seattle Tacoma metro area.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PST this evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be difficult.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
For the latest road conditions in Washington state, call 5 1 1.
...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:
Around 3:30 this afternoon, we called the Coastguard when it appeared a boat was adrift. From our view point, we could not see if there was anyone on board. The Coastguard asked if we could send them a photo to help identify the boat (picture is above).
The disabled cabin cruiser was pinned against the pilings of Harbor West Condos. The Coastguard confirmed with us that he is out of immediate danger as the boat seemed secured, and that they’re leaving.
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