Snow flurries hit Redmond, Puget Sound
A whirlwind of white is blanketing much of the Puget Sound, including NPI's hometown of Redmond, in a coat of white this evening. According to AccuWeather, the official meteorology partner of Pacific Northwest Portal, the low tonight will be about 31 degrees Fahrenheit, and it will actually feel one degree colder.
At least one inch of snow is expected to fall during the night.
Above: A snowy street in Redmond, Washington around 7:45 PM Pacific Time
Sunset was about a half an hour ago, and sunrise tomorrow is projected around 7:31 AM, leaving the region in darkness for about sixteen hours. As it's likely that pavement will be extremely slick and icy tomorrow, we urge our readers to be careful and cautious when venturing out on the roadways.
UPDATE: Some of the latest news and advisories (more here):
UPDATE II: The National Weather Service has updated its forecast.
At least one inch of snow is expected to fall during the night.
Above: A snowy street in Redmond, Washington around 7:45 PM Pacific Time
Sunset was about a half an hour ago, and sunrise tomorrow is projected around 7:31 AM, leaving the region in darkness for about sixteen hours. As it's likely that pavement will be extremely slick and icy tomorrow, we urge our readers to be careful and cautious when venturing out on the roadways.
UPDATE: Some of the latest news and advisories (more here):
- Everett Mall has been closed because of snow
- Western Washington University has cancelled all classes and activities for tomorrow (Nov. 27th) at its Bellingham campus
- Chains advised on Interstate 5 north of the Whatcom County line
- Up to 15 inches of snow in some areas of Whatcom County
- Traction tires required on major state passes
- Motorists, expect road closures on I-90 and U.S. Highway 2
UPDATE II: The National Weather Service has updated its forecast.
A HEAVY SNOW WARNING has been issued until 4 AM Monday for Snohomish and northern King County, including the greater Everett area and north Seattle area. Already 3-6 inches have fallen in the Everett area, and 1-3 inches from Seattle north through King County and east to Carnation. An additional 1-4 inches are possible overnight for areas north of Seattle through Snohomish County.So the bottom line is pretty simple: expect awfully slow going tomorrow morning, especially in the North Sound. The State Patrol is advising all residents of Snohomish, Skagit, and Whatcom counties not to venture out unless you absolutely need to go somewhere. Their advice is to stay home.
For Sunday evening, A HEAVY SNOW WARNING remains in effect until 7 PM for western Whatcom County, western Skagit County, the San Juan Islands and the northern Olympic Peninsula.
