... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 1 PM PST this
afternoon...
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for the northern and
central Washington Cascades until 1 PM PST this afternoon.
A vigorous Pacific frontal system brought 8 to 16 inches of snow
to the Cascades Saturday afternoon and last night. Another 8 to
16 inches of snow is likely today as moist westerly flow follows
the front. Most of the snow will fall during the morning and early
afternoon... with decreasing showers later in the day.
The snow level will fall to 2000 feet this afternoon as snowfall
tapers off.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow...
sleet... and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also
possible. This will make travel hazardous or impossible. If you
plan to travel into the Cascades be prepared for hazardous
driving conditions... long delays... and Road closures.
Arlington, WA
Current Conditions
43 °F
Overcast
Updated — 8:35 AM PST on November 22, 2009
Local Radar
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Arlington
43 °F - Overcast
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Everett
42 °F - Light Rain Mist -
Burlington
43 °F - Overcast
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Oak Harbor
37 °F - Overcast
Forecast for West Slopes Northern Cascades and Passes (98223)
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Sunday
Rain Showers
H 45° / L 36°
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Monday
Rain
H 47° / L 38°
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Tuesday
 Chance of Rain
H 49° / L 38°
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Wednesday
Rain
H 50° / L 40°
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Thursday
Rain
H 49° / L 40°
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Windy. Rain and snow...decreasing to showers in the afternoon. Snow level 2000 feet. Snow accumulation of 8 to 16 inches. Afternoon pass temperatures in the lower 30s. Light wind becoming west 20 to 30 mph this afternoon.
TonightShowers likely. Snow level 2000 feet. Snow accumulation up to 4 inches. West wind in the passes 10 to 15 mph.
Cloudy with a chance of rain or snow in the morning...then rain and snow in the afternoon. Snow level 2500 feet. Snow accumulation up to 5 inches in the north Cascades. Afternoon pass temperatures in the lower to mid 30s. Light wind becoming southeast near 10 mph in the afternoon.
Monday NightRain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet. Southwest wind in the passes near 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6000 feet. Afternoon pass temperatures in the mid 30s. Light wind.
Tuesday NightMostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6000 feet.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6000 feet.
Wednesday Night through SaturdayRain and snow likely. Snow level 4000 feet.
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4000 feet.
Statement as of 4:43 am PST on November 22, 2009
Winter Storm Warning
