Winter Storm Warning 12/26/2024 02:43 for Washington areas

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued December 26 at 2:43AM PST until December 26 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 26, 2024 - 2:43am
Expires: 
December 26, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow at or above elevations greater than 3500 ft. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph later this morning into the afternoon. * WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes, West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes, and West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snoqualmie Pass at 3000 feet will get another 4 to 8 inches of snow this morning before the precipitation changes over to rain.
Instruction: 
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.
Area Description: 
West Slopes North Cascades and Passes; West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes; West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes
Forcast Office: 
NWS Seattle WA