Early Signs For Snow & A Lot More Rain: Seattle Area Forecast

SEATTLE — Puget Sound is in for one more stormy finish to the week earlier than the coldest temperatures of the season arrive, bringing alongside a small likelihood for some early November snow at decrease elevations.

The Nationwide Climate Service is monitoring an atmospheric river that forecasters count on will pour over Western Washington from Thursday night by way of the weekend, dumping two to 3 inches of rain throughout the inside by Saturday night. Widespread rain and robust winds are within the forecast Friday and Saturday, with some space rivers just like the Skykomish doubtlessly reaching reasonable flood stage.

Whereas snow ranges ought to keep above 6,000 ft Friday, they are going to possible drop to cross degree all through Saturday. The most recent forecasts predict Snoqualmie and Stevens passes will choose up 6 to 10 inches of snow by early Sunday. From there, issues might get much more fascinating.

“As colder air strikes into the realm, temperatures space extensive are going to drop, with the coldest temperatures of the season (thusfar) anticipated,” wrote Mary Butwin, a meteorologist at NWS Seattle. “Low temperatures within the higher 20s to mid 30s and highs within the low to mid 40s are anticipated for the low elevation areas. Temperatures will likely be barely hotter instantly close to the realm waters.”

Although there’s loads of uncertainty left within the forecast, snow ranges might tumble beneath 1,000 ft early Sunday and Monday, which might convey the primary style of winter to the foothills — and even the lowlands.

“With colder air and moisture nonetheless lingering round, there’s the potential that some areas see snow falling early Sunday and Monday mornings,” Butwin stated. “Nonetheless, confidence is low as will probably be very depending on how shortly the moisture strikes out of the realm and the way shortly chilly air strikes in. Presently we don’t foresee accumulations beneath 1,000 ft.”

The Nationwide Climate Service will share up to date possibilities on subsequent week’s temperature and snow possibilities within the coming days.