Winter Weather Advisory 12/17/2024 02:35 for Washington areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 17 at 2:35AM PST until December 18 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 17, 2024 - 2:35am
Expires: 
December 17, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow and freezing rain expected at or above elevations greater than 2500 ft. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 10 inches. Ice accumulations of up to 0.10 to 0.20 inches near and east of the crest. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes, West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes, and West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with snow and ice on the roadway. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of snow are expected through this afternoon, becoming steadier later this morning. Snow will transition to freezing rain by this evening, then to rain early Wednesday morning as snow levels gradually climb from 2500 to near 8000 feet. Ice accumulations are most likely across Snoqualmie and Stevens Passes but cannot be ruled out at White Pass.
Instruction: 
Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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