Weather Alerts for West Slopes South Central Cascades and PassesIssued by the National Weather Service |
WINTER STORM WARNING | ||
WEST SLOPES SOUTH CENTRAL CASCADES AND PASSES | ||
Areas Affected: West Slopes North Cascades and Passes - West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes - West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes |
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Effective: Fri, 11/15 1:02pm | Updated: Sat, 11/16 12:18am | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Sat, 11/16 5:15am | Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected at or above elevations greater than 2000 ft. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches, with locally higher amounts over the highest peaks. * WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes, West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes, and West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel conditions across the Passes, including Stevens and Snoqualmie, will likely become challenging over the weekend as snow levels rapidly rise above 6000 feet Saturday, then fall to 2000 feet Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall will occur Sunday once snow levels drop below Pass level. Information: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. |
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY | ||
WEST SLOPES SOUTH CENTRAL CASCADES AND PASSES | ||
Areas Affected: Western Whatcom County - Southwest Interior - Western Skagit County - Everett and Vicinity - Tacoma Area - Admiralty Inlet Area - Hood Canal Area - Seattle and Vicinity - Bremerton and Vicinity |
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Effective: Fri, 11/15 3:00pm | Updated: Sat, 11/16 12:18am | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Sat, 11/16 5:00am | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 2 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low- lying coastal areas. * WHERE...Western Whatcom County, Southwest Interior, Western Skagit County, Everett and Vicinity, Tacoma Area, Admiralty Inlet Area, Hood Canal Area, Seattle and Vicinity and Bremerton and Vicinity zones. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will peak around 630 AM PST Sunday. Information: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inundation above ground level refers to the height above the Mean Higher High Water (MHHW) level. |