Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 9 at 1:42PM PDT until March 10 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 1:42pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow
accumulations between 6 and 11 inches. For the Winter Weather
Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected
primarily Wednesday afternoon and evening. Winds gusting as high
as 40 mph. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 feet possible.
For the Winter Storm Watch, continued heavy snow is possible.
* WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties and
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. For
the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For
the Blizzard Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday.
The strongest winds will peak Wednesday evening into late
Wednesday night. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday
evening through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur over the
passes on Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night.
Instruction:
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. Prepare for possible power outages.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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:
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties; Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA