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 Weather Advisory, continued snow. Additional
snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. For the Blizzard
Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph Wednesday evening into late Wednesday night. Total snow
accumulations up to 2 feet. For the Winter Storm Watch, continuing
heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 4 feet
possible.
* WHERE...Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties and Cascades of
Southern King County.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Tuesday.
For the Blizzard Warning, from 5 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday
with the strongest winds peaking 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...Lower elevations up to and including
Snoqualmie Pass may transition over to rain late Wednesday as snow
levels briefly rise before lowering again Thursday. The strongest
winds will peak 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.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages.
Area Description:
Cascades of Southern King County; Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Seattle WA