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Winter Storm Warning 13, NWS Seattle, WA

December 18, 2017

NWS Seattle, WA issued this winter storm warning at Dec 18, 2017, 3:45 AM PST. It took effect at Dec 18, 2017, 4:00 PM PST. It was in force for 28 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 18, 2017, 3:45 AM PST (11:45 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 18, 2017, 4:00 PM PST
Expired
Dec 19, 2017, 7:39 PM PST
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

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274 
WWUS46 KSEW 181145
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
345 AM PST Mon Dec 18 2017

WAZ567-190030-
/O.UPG.KSEW.WS.A.0004.171219T0300Z-171220T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.WS.W.0005.171219T0200Z-171220T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-171218T1800Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Including Mount Baker Ski Area
345 AM PST Mon Dec 18 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM
PST TUESDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow occurring early this morning above 3500 feet. Heavy
  snow expected tonight and Tuesday above 2500 feet. Travel will
  be very difficult to impossible. Above 3500 feet this morning,
  additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are expected.
  Then above 2500 feet tonight and Tuesday, 2 to 3 feet of snow
  expected. 

* WHERE...Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, including the
  Mount Baker Ski Area.

* WHEN...Moderate snow expected this morning, covered by a Winter
  Weather Advisory until 10 AM PST. A short break is expected this
  afternoon. Heavy snow expected tonight and Tuesday, covered by
  the Winter Storm Warning from 6 PM this evening to 10 PM PST
  Tuesday. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

WAZ568-190030-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WS.W.0005.171219T0200Z-171220T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-171218T1800Z/
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
Including Stevens Pass
345 AM PST Mon Dec 18 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING ABOVE 3500 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM
PST TUESDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3500 feet. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions. Above 3500 feet this morning, additional snow
  accumulation of 4 to 8 inches. Above 3500 feet tonight and
  Tuesday, total snow accumulations of 15 to 22 inches. 

* WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties above 3500 feet,
  including Stevens Pass.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM PST this
  morning. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 PM this evening to
  10 PM PST Tuesday. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

WAZ513-190030-
/O.UPG.KSEW.WS.A.0004.171219T0300Z-171220T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.WS.W.0005.171219T0000Z-171219T2300Z/
Olympics-
Including Hurricane Ridge
345 AM PST Mon Dec 18 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
3 PM PST TUESDAY ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions.
  Total snow accumulations around 15 to 24 inches near Hurricane 
  Ridge.

* WHERE...Olympic Mountains above 3000 feet, including Hurricane
  Ridge.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 3 PM PST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

WAZ569-190030-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WS.W.0005.171219T0200Z-171220T0600Z/
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
Including Paradise and Crystal Mountain Ski Area
345 AM PST Mon Dec 18 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM
PST TUESDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions.
  Total snow accumulations of 14 to 24 inches, with localized
  amounts up to 3 feet, are expected.

* WHERE...Cascade Mountains of Pierce and Lewis Counties above
  3500 feet, including the Crystal Mountain Ski Area, Paradise on
  Mount Rainier, and White Pass.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

www.weather.gov/seattle
6 follow-up statements
361 
WWUS46 KSEW 182332
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
332 PM PST Mon Dec 18 2017

WAZ513-190745-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0005.171219T0000Z-171219T2300Z/
Olympics-
Including Amanda Park, Quinault, and Hurricane Ridge
332 PM PST Mon Dec 18 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Total snow accumulations around 15 to 24 inches 
  near Hurricane Ridge.

* WHERE...Olympic Mountains above 3000 feet. Snow levels at
  Hurricane Ridge and on the north slopes will likely be below
  1000 feet. 

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 3 PM PST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

WAZ567-190745-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0005.171219T0200Z-171220T0600Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Including Mount Baker Ski Area
332 PM PST Mon Dec 18 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow will give difficult to impossible travel
  conditions. Snow levels around 2500 feet. 2 to 3 feet of snow is
  expected. Above 2500 feet, 2 to 3 feet of snow is expected.

* WHERE...Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, including the 
  Mount Baker Ski Area.

* WHEN...Heavy snow expected tonight and Tuesday, covered by the 
  Winter Storm Warning from 6 PM this evening to 10 PM PST 
  Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

WAZ568-569-190745-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0005.171219T0200Z-171220T0600Z/
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
Including Stevens Pass, Paradise, and Crystal Mountain Ski Area
332 PM PST Mon Dec 18 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 PM PST TUESDAY ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions.
  Total snow accumulations of 14 to 24 inches, with localized
  amounts up to 3 feet, are expected.

* WHERE...Cascade Mountains of Pierce and Lewis Counties above
  3500 feet, including the Crystal Mountain Ski Area, Paradise on
  Mount Rainier, and White Pass. Snoqualmie Pass will likely see
  lower amounts as precipitation changes to rain for several hours
  on Tuesday.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

www.weather.gov/seattle
348 
WWUS46 KSEW 190459
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
859 PM PST Mon Dec 18 2017

WAZ513-191300-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-171219T2300Z/
Olympics-
Including Hurricane Ridge
859 PM PST Mon Dec 18 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST TUESDAY
ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions
  at times. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet are expected.

* WHERE...Olympic range, including Hurricane Ridge.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

WAZ567-191300-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-171220T0600Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Including Mount Baker Ski Area
859 PM PST Mon Dec 18 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TUESDAY
ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Travel will be very difficult to
  impossible at times. Total snow accumulations of near 2 to 3 
  feet are expected.

* WHERE...Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, including the
  Mount Baker Ski Area.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

WAZ568-569-191300-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-171220T0600Z/
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
Including Stevens Pass, Paradise, and Crystal Mountain Ski Area
859 PM PST Mon Dec 18 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TUESDAY
ABOVE 3500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions
  at times. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 feet are expected.

* WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish, King, Pierce, and Lewis Counties,
  including Stevens Pass, Crystal Mountain Ski Area, and Paradise 
  on Mount Rainier.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

www.weather.gov/seattle
690 
WWUS46 KSEW 191045
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
245 AM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

WAZ513-192300-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-171219T2300Z/
Olympics-
Including Amanda Park, Quinault, and Hurricane Ridge
245 AM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 10 to 15 inches
  through this afternoon, with storm totals over 20 inches
  expected. 

* WHERE...Indian Valley, the vicinity of Lake Crescent, and 
  Hurricane Ridge.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

WAZ567-200030-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-171220T0600Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Including Mount Baker Ski Area
245 AM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Travel will be very difficult to
  impossible. Additional snow accumulations of 22 to 26 inches
  today.

* WHERE...Cascades of Skagit and Whatcom Counties above 2500 
  feet, including the Mount Baker Ski Area.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

WAZ568-569-200030-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-171220T0600Z/
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
Including Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, Paradise, 
and Crystal Mountain Ski Area
245 AM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations today of 18 to 30
  inches near Mount Rainier, and 7 to 14 inches in the highway
  passes expected.

* WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish, King, Pierce and Lewis Counties
  above 3000 feet, including Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, the
  Crystal Mountain Ski Area, Paradise on Mount Rainier, and White
  Pass.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

WAZ514-515-191900-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WW.Y.0046.171219T1100Z-171219T1900Z/
Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-Western Strait of Juan De Fuca-
Including Sequim, Port Angeles, Clallam Bay, Joyce, and Sekiu
245 AM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total
  snow accumulations of up to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Land areas between the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the
  Olympic Mountains west of Sequim. This includes Port Angeles, 
  Joyce, and Clallam Bay. Waterfront locations will get little or 
  no accumulation. 

* WHEN...Until 11 AM PST this morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

www.weather.gov/seattle
017 
WWUS46 KSEW 191625
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
825 AM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

WAZ514-515-192000-
/O.UPG.KSEW.WW.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-171219T1900Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-171219T2000Z/
Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca-Western Strait of Juan De Fuca-
Including Sequim, Port Angeles, Clallam Bay, Joyce, and Sekiu
825 AM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Travel will be very difficult
  through early this afternoon. 3 to 7 inches have fallen and
  another 2 to 4 inches are likely by noon. 

* WHERE...Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca lowlands, including 
  Port Angeles, Sequim, and Blyn and Western Strait of Juan de 
  Fuca lowlands, including Sekiu, Clallam Bay, and Joyce.

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

WAZ513-192000-
/O.EXT.KSEW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-171219T2000Z/
Olympics-
Including Amanda Park, Quinault, and Hurricane Ridge
825 AM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 10 to 15 inches 
  through this afternoon, with storm totals over 20 inches 
  expected.

* WHERE...Indian Valley, the vicinity of Lake Crescent, and 
  Hurricane Ridge.

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

WAZ567>569-200030-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-171220T0600Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
Including Concrete, Hamilton, Lyman, Maple Falls, Deming, 
Mount Baker Ski Area, Newhalem, Darrington, Baring, Stevens Pass,
Skykomish, Snoqualmie Pass, Morton, Ashford, Packwood, Randle, 
Paradise, Longmire, and Crystal Mountain Ski Area
825 AM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations today of 18 to 30 
  inches near Mount Rainier, and 7 to 14 inches in the highway 
  passes expected.

* WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish, King, Pierce and Lewis Counties 
  above 3000 feet, including Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, the 
  Crystal Mountain Ski Area, Paradise on Mount Rainier, and 
  White Pass.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

www.weather.gov/seattle
555 
WWUS46 KSEW 192221
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
221 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

WAZ567>569-200600-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-171220T0600Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
Including Concrete, Hamilton, Lyman, Maple Falls, Deming, 
Mount Baker Ski Area, Newhalem, Darrington, Baring, Stevens Pass,
Skykomish, Snoqualmie Pass, Morton, Ashford, Packwood, Randle, 
Paradise, Longmire, and Crystal Mountain Ski Area
221 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow will taper off late this afternoon through
  this evening. But 13 to 20 inches have fallen in the passes over
  the past 24 hours and another 3 to 8 inches are likely this
  evening. 

* WHERE...Cascade mountains and valleys of Whatcom and Skagit 
  Counties, including Maple Falls, the Mount Baker Ski Area, 
  Newhalem, Lyman, and Concrete, Cascade mountains and valleys 
  of Snohomish and King Counties, including Darrington, Index, 
  Skykomish, Stevens Pass, and Snoqualmie Pass and Cascade 
  mountains and valleys of Pierce and Lewis Counties, including 
  the Crystal Mountain Ski Area, Paradise on Mount Rainier, 
  Ashford, Randle, and Packwood.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions  
  through tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

WAZ503-200630-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WW.Y.0047.171220T0000Z-171220T1200Z/
Western Whatcom County-
Including Bellingham, Blaine, Point Roberts, Ferndale, Lynden, 
Sumas, and Sudden Valley
221 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected with temperatures falling to around
  freezing this evening. Total snow accumulations of up to 3 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Lowlands of western Whatcom County, including Point 
  Roberts, Lummi Island, Bellingham, Ferndale, Linden, and Sumas.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

www.weather.gov/seattle
756 
WWUS46 KSEW 200339
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
739 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

WAZ567-569-201145-
/O.CAN.KSEW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-171220T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-171220T1200Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
Including Mount Baker Ski Area, Newhalem, Paradise, Longmire, 
and Crystal Mountain Ski Area
739 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY
ABOVE 2000 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions.
  Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...Cascades of Whatcom, Skagit, Pierce, and Lewis Counties,
  including the Mount Baker Ski Area, Newhalem, and Paradise on 
  Mount Rainier.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

WAZ568-200445-
/O.CAN.KSEW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-171220T0600Z/
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
739 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE CASCADES OF SNOHOMISH
AND KING COUNTIES...

The snow has tapered off or has become lighter. Expect additional
accumulations of 1 to 4 inches overnight. Stevens Pass received 
29 inches of new snow and Snoqualmie Pass picked up 15 inches of 
new snow.

$$

WAZ503-201145-
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-171220T1200Z/
Western Whatcom County-
Including Bellingham, Blaine, Point Roberts, Ferndale, Lynden, 
Sumas, and Sudden Valley
739 PM PST Tue Dec 19 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected.

* WHERE...Lowlands of western Whatcom County, including Sumas and
  Bellingham.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

www.weather.gov/seattle

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Dec 17, 9:03 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW6 hr
Dec 18, 3:03 AM PSTGale WarningSEW35 hr
Dec 18, 3:03 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW63 hr
Dec 18, 3:39 PM PSTWind AdvisorySEW21 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.