Saturday, November 20, 2010
Last updated 1:50 p.m. PT
The region's first snow storm rolled into the far northern reaches of Washington on Friday, bringing near blizzard like conditions to Bellingham and treacherous driving conditions.
Bone-chilling winds gusting to 40 mph blew through the area as temperatures plummeted into the upper 20s in Bellingham, making it feel as if temperatures were in the single digits.
Witnesses reported several roads, including Interstate 5, became covered in snow and traffic was crawling along. By Saturday morning, the freeway was mostly clear but some side roads were still dealing with some slushy conditions.
The San Juan Islands also got their first taste of "winter" with snow reported in Eastsound and Friday Harbor.
Aside from a few straggling showers early Saturday morning, the rest of the day is looking dry and chilly with highs in the low 40s.
Saturday Night / Sunday
Cooler air keeps filtering in, but moisture will be in even more short supply. Snow levels will likely be near sea level up to a few hundred feet, but we're thinking flurries at best because the air looks quite dry. Lows Saturday night will range from 28-32; highs Sunday will be in the mid-upper 30s.
Greater Seattle area recap: No real problems expected.
Sunday Night/ Monday Morning
Forecast models are still bouncing around a bit whether a weak disturbance will add some moisture to our chilly equation. Snow levels will be at sea level, so we're talking snow in whatever falls. It's just a question of moisture. This is probably the best chance to have any impact in the Seattle metro area.
In fact, some more recent forecast models paint a snowier picture than earlier versions. If nothing else, it could be quite icy Monday morning as Sunday night's lows are expected to drop to the low-mid 20s and highs Monday will be in the low-mid 30s.
Greater Seattle area recap: Could see icy roads for Monday morning and snow accumulations in spots. Stay tuned to forecasts as the weekend plays out.
Rest of Monday
We should dry out as Monday progresses, but more arctic air will fill in. By Monday night, lows should be in the upper teens to mid 20s.
Extended forecast
Tuesday looks dry and cold with highs only in the low-mid 30s and lows Tuesday night in the 20s again. We slowly moderate through the week and should be OK by big travel Wednesday with no lowland weather-related travel issues foreseen at this point. Even the mountains might be OK as we appear to stay mainly dry. Thanksgiving through Sunday look mainly dry with near-normal temperatures.
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