Cold Front Expected Saturday Night, Chance Of Lowland Snow

SEATTLE, WA — High winds and heavy rains swept through Western Washington Friday night, prompting flood warnings along several rivers continuing into the weekend. A swift cooldown Saturday evening could allow for some lowland snowfall.

The National Weather Service said a series of wet weather systems was expected to move across the region through the weekend, continuing the risk for river flooding and landslides. A cold front will settle over Puget Sound Saturday evening, bringing at least a couple chances for lowland flurries. High temperatures are expected in the low-to-mid 40s, with overnight lows in the low 30s through early next week.

Should a convergence zone develop, 1 to 4 inches of accumulation could be possible Saturday night, particularly in north King County and Snohomish County. Outside the convergence zone, accumulations less than an inch are expected. Forecasters said a potential for a rain/snow mix will likely continue in the lowlands through Monday morning, with a fresh chance at snowflakes possible Tuesday.

The latest round of weather follows a record-breaking month in the Seattle area, where January recorded 28 days of rain, tying two other years for first place.

NWS Seattle said the highest winds should peak Friday evening, but gusts will continue along the Strait into Saturday morning. River flooding remains possible into Sunday, with the greatest impacts expected in King County and northward.

Forecasters are tracking an increasing chance for another round of "significant rainfall" possible by mid-to-late next week.