Icy Morning Commute Ahead Of More Rain Expected Friday

SEATTLE, WA — Areas of black ice had already started to form on some streets Thursday evening, as temperatures dipped into the freezing range around Puget Sound. The National Weather Service said Friday morning lows were likely to be at or near freezing for many towns, creating the conditions for slick roads in areas with recent moisture or melting snow.

Afternoon highs are expected to break through the 40s Friday afternoon, ahead of another wet weather system moving into the area Friday evening. Forecasters said widespread precipitation is expected, but snow levels should stay between 500 and 1,000 feet, limiting the potential for lowland snow in most areas.

Overnight temperatures Friday into Saturday are forecast to stay above freezing for most, and Saturday highs are projected in the mid-40s. Snow will continue in the mountain passes from Friday evening to Saturday afternoon, with 8 to 12 inches expected in along Stevens Pass and 6 to 8 inches over Snoqualmie Pass.

Highway 2 fully reopened to drivers Thursday afternoon following an extended closure between Gold Bar and the Stevens Pass summit.