Weather
Sunshine Returns To Washington, For At Least A Few Days
According to local meteorologists, Puget Sound is about to receive a healthy dose of vitamin D.
SEATTLE, WA — After a few days of clouds, rain and heavy snow in the mountains, Western Washington looks primed for a few days to dry off. According to the National Weather Service, most showers should taper off by Monday night, laying the groundwork for a consistently sunny Tuesday around the region, aside from some morning fog.
The sunbeams are expected to continue through Wednesday before a few clouds return Thursday and a slight chance of rain for some Friday.
NWS Seattle said afternoon highs will be in the 40s for most Tuesday and may hit the low 50s from Wednesday through Friday.
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Mostly sunny and dry Tuesday through Thursday. Chance for rain on Friday. Highs warming up from the 40s on Tuesday, to the upper 40s and mid 50s on Friday. #wawx pic.twitter.com/GLaWYZIR89
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) February 18, 2020
The extended break in wet weather follows a very active weekend in the Cascades, where Snoqualmie Pass received more than a foot of new snow within 24 hours. The Washington Department of Transportation closed eastbound Interstate 90 at Denny Creek Monday morning, amid continued heavy snowfall. The road fully reopened shortly before noon.
The recent storms have propelled snowpack levels past their seasonal norms in most mountain passes.
Find out what's happening in Seattlefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Mountain snow pack in good shape. Here is the snow depths in terms of % of normal on Feb 15th thanks to our friends @nwacus Hurricane 104% Mt Baker 104% Stevens 122% Snoqualmie 92% Stampede 75% Crystal 112% Paradise 123% White Pass 119% #wawx
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) February 17, 2020
Update: As of 6 AM, WSDOT reports a 24-hour total of 13" of snow at Snoqualmie Pass. #wawx https://t.co/Fy8R2z7FHb
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) February 17, 2020
Due to multiple collisions, we have closed the EB lanes at MP 47, about 5 miles west of the summit. It's snowing hard right now. No ETA for a reopening yet.
— I-90 Snoqualmie Pass (@SnoqualmiePass) February 17, 2020
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