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Winter Storm Warning 15, NWS Seattle, WA

December 28, 2017

NWS Seattle, WA issued this winter storm warning at Dec 28, 2017, 10:30 AM PST. It took effect at Dec 29, 2017, 6:00 AM PST. It was in force for 27 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Dec 28, 2017, 10:30 AM PST (18:30 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 29, 2017, 6:00 AM PST
Expired
Dec 30, 2017, 9:00 AM PST
In force
27 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

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WWUS46 KSEW 281830
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1030 AM PST Thu Dec 28 2017

WAZ569-290415-
/O.CAN.KSEW.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-171229T1400Z/
/O.CAN.KSEW.WS.A.0005.171229T1400Z-171230T0800Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-171229T0600Z/
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
Including Paradise and Crystal Mountain Ski Area
1030 AM PST Thu Dec 28 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING
ABOVE 4500 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow occurring at or above 4500 feet. Local freezing rain
  possible with light ice accumulation. Snow levels will rise
  above 6000 feet this evening causing a change over to rain at 
  White pass and most likely Paradise. Total snow accumulation up 
  to 6 inches may occur for the switch to rain occurs.

* WHERE...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...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.

$$

WAZ567-568-290415-
/O.UPG.KSEW.WS.A.0005.171229T1400Z-171230T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.WS.W.0007.171229T1400Z-171230T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-171229T1400Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
Including Concrete, Hamilton, Lyman, Maple Falls, Deming, 
Mount Baker Ski Area, Newhalem, Darrington, Baring, Stevens Pass,
Skykomish, and Snoqualmie Pass
1030 AM PST Thu Dec 28 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST
FRIDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM PST FRIDAY
ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...A mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow will fall in the
  Cascade passes through tonight. Some passes may warm enough for
  just rainfall tonight, mainly Snoqualmie pass. Highest snow
  amounts will occur at Mount Baker, reaching around 1 foot
  tonight. A few inches of snow is possible at Stevens with ice
  accumulation of a tenth of an inch or less. Mostly freezing rain
  is expected at Snoqualmie, with accumulations up to one quarter
  inch before switching to rain this evening. 

  A second system will bring a wintry mix back into the Cascades
  and passes Friday and Friday evening. Freezing rain and sleet 
  could be heavy in the passes with significant ice accumulation 
  of a half inch or higher, especially in Snoqualmie pass. Six 
  inches of snow or higher, and up to a quarter inch of ice 
  accumulation is expected in Stevens Pass. Up to 2 feet of snow 
  is expected at Mount Baker through Friday night.

* WHERE...Cascades of Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, and King
  Counties, including the Mount Baker Ski Area, Stevens Pass, and
  Snoqualmie pass.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM PST Friday.
  For the Winter Storm Warning, from Friday morning through 
  Friday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Roadways will be extremely slippery due to
  a combination of snow and icing. Be prepared for reduced
  visibilities at times. Expect delays or possible pass closure.
  Call 5-1-1 before travel through passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning 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.

$$

WAZ503-290000-
/O.EXT.KSEW.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-171229T0000Z/
Western Whatcom County-
Including Bellingham, Blaine, Point Roberts, Ferndale, Lynden, 
Sumas, and Sudden Valley
1030 AM PST Thu Dec 28 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Freezing rain may persist through the afternoon over
  interior parts of Western Whatcom county, mainly from around
  Lynden to Sumas. Temperatures are rising to above freezing
  closer to the water with no further ice accumulation expected.
  An additional tenth of an inch of ice is possible over the far 
  interior before precipitation turns to rain or ends by this 
  evening.

* WHERE...Lowlands of western Whatcom County inland from the
  coast, including Lynden and Sumas.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Icy roads will make for extremely hazardous
  driving conditions. Isolated power outages are possible.
  Temperatures may stay at or just below freezing over the far
  interior until warming slightly this evening. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of ice are
occurring This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

www.weather.gov/seattle
10 follow-up statements
607 
WWUS46 KSEW 290345
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
745 PM PST Thu Dec 28 2017

WAZ567-568-291145-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0007.171229T1400Z-171230T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-171229T1400Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
Including Concrete, Hamilton, Lyman, Maple Falls, Deming, 
Mount Baker Ski Area, Newhalem, Darrington, Baring, Stevens Pass,
Skykomish, and Snoqualmie Pass
745 PM PST Thu Dec 28 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST
FRIDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM PST
FRIDAY ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected above 3000 feet. Mixed
  precipitation occurring above 2000 feet. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions. Above 3000 feet, total snow accumulations of
  6 to 10 inches, and ice accumulations of around one tenth are 
  expected. Above 2000 feet, additional snow accumulations of 3 to
  5 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches, and ice 
  accumulations of around one tenth are expected.

* WHERE...Cascade mountains and valleys of Whatcom and Skagit
  Counties, including Maple Falls, the Mount Baker Ski Area,
  Newhalem, and Cascade mountains and valleys of Snohomish and
  King Counties, including Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie Pass.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 10 PM PST 
  Friday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or
impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery 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.

$$

WAZ569-290800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-171229T0800Z/
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
Including Paradise and Crystal Mountain Ski Area
745 PM PST Thu Dec 28 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT ABOVE 4500 FEET...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches and
  ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected.

* WHERE...Cascade mountains and valleys of Pierce and Lewis
  Counties, including the Crystal Mountain Ski Area, Paradise on
  Mount Rainier, and White Pass.

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, with local
freezing rain or sleet will cause travel difficulties. Be 
prepared for slippery 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/
876 
WWUS46 KSEW 290719
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1119 PM PST Thu Dec 28 2017

WAZ567-291530-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0007.171229T1400Z-171230T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-171229T1400Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Including Mount Baker Ski Area
1119 PM PST Thu Dec 28 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST
FRIDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM PST
FRIDAY ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3000 feet. Snow occurring above
  2500 feet. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Tonight, above
  2500 feet, additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are
  expected. Friday, above 3000 feet, total snow accumulations of 8
  to 12 inches, with localized amounts up to 22 inches, are
  expected. 

* WHERE...Cascade mountains and valleys of Whatcom and Skagit
  Counties, including Maple Falls and the Mount Baker Ski Area.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 10 PM PST 
  Friday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM PST Friday.

* 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.

$$

WAZ568-291530-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0007.171229T1400Z-171230T0600Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-171229T1400Z/
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
Including Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie Pass
1119 PM PST Thu Dec 28 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST
FRIDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM PST
FRIDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected above 2500 feet. Mixed
  precipitation occurring above 2500 feet. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions. Friday above 2500 feet, total snow
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, and ice accumulations of around
  one tenth are expected. Friday, above 2500 feet, additional snow
  accumulations of 8 to 12 inches, and ice accumulations of 
  around two tenths are expected.

* WHERE...Cascade mountains and valleys of Snohomish and King 
  Counties, including Darrington, Index, Skykomish, Stevens Pass,
   and Snoqualmie Pass.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 10 PM PST 
  Friday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 AM PST Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice are expected. This will make travel very hazardous or
impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery 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.

$$

WAZ503-291500-
/O.EXB.KSEW.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-171229T1500Z/
Western Whatcom County-
Including Bellingham, Blaine, Point Roberts, Ferndale, Lynden, 
Sumas, and Sudden Valley
1119 PM PST Thu Dec 28 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain occurring. The ice will result in 
  difficult travel conditions. Additional ice accumulations of 
  around one tenth are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM PST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Icy roads will make for extremely hazardous
  driving conditions. Light freezing rain will transition to rain
  after daybreak Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rain
will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads.
Slow down and use caution while driving. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

$$

WAZ569-290830-
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-171229T0800Z/
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
Including Paradise and Crystal Mountain Ski Area
1119 PM PST Thu Dec 28 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT ABOVE 4500 FEET...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation occurring. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches and 
  ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected.

* WHERE...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 midnight PST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery 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
169 
WWUS46 KSEW 291444
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
644 AM PST Fri Dec 29 2017

WAZ503-291545-
/O.CAN.KSEW.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-171229T1500Z/
Western Whatcom County-
644 AM PST Fri Dec 29 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

WAZ568-300000-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171230T0600Z/
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
Including Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie Pass
644 AM PST Fri Dec 29 2017

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

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation occurring. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 12
  inches, and ice accumulations of around two tenths are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Cascade mountains and valleys of Snohomish and King 
  Counties, including Darrington, Index, Skykomish, Stevens Pass,
   and Snoqualmie 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 means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice are occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or
impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

WAZ567-300000-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171230T0600Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Including Mount Baker Ski Area
644 AM PST Fri Dec 29 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. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow
  accumulations of 10 to 18 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Cascade mountains and valleys of Whatcom and Skagit
  Counties, including Maple Falls and 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.

$$

www.weather.gov/seattle
892 
WWUS46 KSEW 291655
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
855 AM PST Fri Dec 29 2017

WAZ568-300515-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171230T0600Z/
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
Including Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie Pass
855 AM PST Fri Dec 29 2017

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

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation occurring. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 12
  inches, and ice accumulations of around two tenths are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie 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 means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice are occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or
impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

WAZ567-300515-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171230T0600Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Including Mount Baker Ski Area
855 AM PST Fri Dec 29 2017

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

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation occurring. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional
  snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches, are expected. Local ice
  accumulations.

* WHERE...Mount Baker.

* 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 means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice are occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or
impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

WAZ503-300500-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WW.Y.0050.171229T1655Z-171230T0500Z/
Western Whatcom County-
Including Bellingham, Blaine, Point Roberts, Ferndale, Lynden, 
Sumas, and Sudden Valley
855 AM PST Fri Dec 29 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Freezing rain occurring. The ice will result in 
  difficult travel conditions. Additional ice accumulations of 
  around one tenth of an inch are expected.

* WHERE...Lowlands of western Whatcom County. Mainly inland
  locations such as Ferndale, Lynden and Sumas are affected.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will rise above freezing late
  this evening, so freezing rain will end then.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rain
will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads.
Slow down 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
611 
WWUS46 KSEW 292306
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
306 PM PST Fri Dec 29 2017

WAZ567-568-301230-
/O.EXT.KSEW.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171230T1700Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
Including Concrete, Hamilton, Lyman, Maple Falls, Deming, 
Mount Baker Ski Area, Newhalem, Darrington, Baring, Stevens Pass,
Skykomish, and Snoqualmie Pass
306 PM PST Fri Dec 29 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation occurring. Snow expected. Plan
  on difficult travel conditions. Additional snowfall tonight and
  Saturday morning of 6 to 18 inches, heaviest near Mount Baker.
  Storm total snowfall of 1 to 2 feet expected. The passes could
  experience a few hours of freezing rain this evening with ice
  accumulations less than one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Mount Baker, Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie Pass. Snow 
  levels will fall from 4000 feet early this evening to 1500 feet 
  late tonight.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice are occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or
impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

WAZ569-301230-
/O.EXB.KSEW.WW.Y.0050.171230T0200Z-171230T1700Z/
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
Including Morton, Ashford, Packwood, Randle, Paradise, Longmire, 
and Crystal Mountain Ski Area
306 PM PST Fri Dec 29 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM PST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. 6 to 11
  inches of snow expected.

* WHERE...Paradise at Mount Rainier and White Pass. Snow level
  will fall from 6000 feet early this evening to 2500 feet
  overnight.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM PST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will fall this evening, so rain
  will change over to snow this evening at Paradise and White
  Pass.

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.

$$

WAZ503-300800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.WW.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-171230T0800Z/
Western Whatcom County-
Including Bellingham, Blaine, Point Roberts, Ferndale, Lynden, 
Sumas, and Sudden Valley
306 PM PST Fri Dec 29 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Freezing rain occurring. The ice will result in power
  outages, some tree damage, and difficult travel conditions. 
  Additional ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Ferndale, Lynden, and Sumas.

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions are near the Canadian
  border near Sumas, where power outages have occurred. A warmer
  west wind will arrive late this evening, with overnight 
  temperatures rising well above freezing. If venturing out later 
  tonight, beware of ice falling out of trees or off buildings.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rain
will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads.
Slow down 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
725 
WWUS46 KSEW 292331
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
331 PM PST Fri Dec 29 2017

WAZ503-300800-
/O.UPG.KSEW.WW.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-171230T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.IS.W.0001.171229T2331Z-171230T0800Z/
Western Whatcom County-
Including Bellingham, Blaine, Point Roberts, Ferndale, Lynden, 
Sumas, and Sudden Valley
331 PM PST Fri Dec 29 2017

...ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Significant icing occurring. The ice will result in
  difficult travel conditions, downed trees and power outages.
  Additional ice accumulations of around one tenth are expected,
  with storm total icing near one-quarter of an inch.

* WHERE...Inland portions of Western Whatcom County generally
  north and northeast of Bellingham. This includes Ferndale, 
  Lynden, and Sumas.

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions are near the Canadian
  border near Sumas, where power outages have occurred. Downed
  trees have been reported near Lynden. A warmer west wind will
  arrive late this evening, with overnight temperatures rising
  well above freezing, so freezing rain will end late this
  evening. If venturing out later tonight, beware of ice falling
  out of trees and off buildings.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An Ice Storm Warning means significant amounts of ice
accumulation will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is
strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. Snapped power lines and falling tree branches are also
possible. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

WAZ567-568-301245-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171230T1700Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
Including Concrete, Hamilton, Lyman, Maple Falls, Deming, 
Mount Baker Ski Area, Newhalem, Darrington, Baring, Stevens Pass,
Skykomish, and Snoqualmie Pass
331 PM PST Fri Dec 29 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation occurring. Snow expected. 
  Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snowfall 
  tonight and Saturday morning of 6 to 18 inches, heaviest near 
  Mount Baker. Storm total snowfall of 1 to 2 feet expected. The 
  passes could experience a few hours of freezing rain this 
  evening with ice accumulations less than one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Mount Baker, Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie Pass. Snow 
  levels will fall from 4000 feet early this evening to 1500 
  feet late tonight.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice are occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or
impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

WAZ569-301245-
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0050.171230T0200Z-171230T1700Z/
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
Including Morton, Ashford, Packwood, Randle, Paradise, Longmire, 
and Crystal Mountain Ski Area
331 PM PST Fri Dec 29 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. 6 to 
  11 inches of snow expected.

* WHERE...Paradise at Mount Rainier and White Pass. Snow level 
  will fall from 6000 feet early this evening to 2500 feet 
  overnight.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM PST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will fall this evening, so 
  rain will change over to snow this evening at Paradise and 
  White Pass.

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
140 
WWUS46 KSEW 300640
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1040 PM PST Fri Dec 29 2017

WAZ503-300800-
/O.CON.KSEW.IS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-171230T0800Z/
Western Whatcom County-
Including Lynden and Sumas
1040 PM PST Fri Dec 29 2017

...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR WESTERN WHATCOM COUNTY
EXPOSED TO COLD NORTHERLY WINDS UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Light icing occurring. Additional ice accumulations of
  less than a tenth of an inch are expected. Roads will remain icy
  and will make for treacherous driving conditions. Total ice
  accumulations exceeded an inch in some places, resulting in
  snapped tree limbs, downed power lines, and power outages. 

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

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The freezing rain has become lighter and is
  expected to change over to regular rain or a rain and snow mix
  by midnight. If you must travel, drive slowly as roads will
  remain quite icy overnight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An Ice Storm Warning means significant amounts of ice
accumulation will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is
strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. Snapped power lines and falling tree branches are also
possible. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

WAZ567-568-300900-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171230T1700Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
Including Concrete, Hamilton, Lyman, Maple Falls, Deming, 
Mount Baker Ski Area, Newhalem, Darrington, Baring, Stevens Pass,
Skykomish, and Snoqualmie Pass
1040 PM PST Fri Dec 29 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE CASCADES OF
WHATCOM, SKAGIT, SNOHOMISH, AND KING COUNTIES UNTIL 9 AM PST 
SATURDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Saturday.

* 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.

$$

WAZ569-300900-
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-171230T1700Z/
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
Including Morton, Ashford, Packwood, Randle, Paradise, Longmire, 
and Crystal Mountain Ski Area
1040 PM PST Fri Dec 29 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE CASCADES OF
PIERCE AND LEWIS COUNTIES UNTIL 9 AM PST SATURDAY ABOVE 3000
FEET... 

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions.
  Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties, including the
  Crystal Mountain Ski Area and Paradise on Mount Rainier.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Saturday.

* 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
902 
WWUS46 KSEW 300816
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1216 AM PST Sat Dec 30 2017

WAZ503-300930-
/O.EXP.KSEW.IS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-171230T0800Z/
Western Whatcom County-
Including Lynden and Sumas
1216 AM PST Sat Dec 30 2017

...ICE STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR WESTERN WHATCOM COUNTY...

The ice storm that occurred on Friday deposited over an inch of
snow in some places, resulting in snapped tree limbs, downed power
lines, treacherous driving conditions, and power outages.

$$

WAZ567-568-301400-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171230T1700Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
Including Mount Baker Ski Area, Stevens Pass, and Snoqualmie Pass
1216 AM PST Sat Dec 30 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel  
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Cascades of Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, and King
  Counties, including the Mount Baker ski areas, Stevens Pass, 
  and Snoqualmie Pass.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.

* 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.

$$

WAZ569-301400-
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-171230T1700Z/
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
Including Paradise and Crystal Mountain Ski Area
1216 AM PST Sat Dec 30 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. Tree
  branches could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of 3
  to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties, including the
  Crystal Mountain Ski Area and Paradise on Mount Rainier.

* WHEN...Until 9 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
508 
WWUS46 KSEW 301202
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
402 AM PST Sat Dec 30 2017

WAZ567-568-301700-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171230T1700Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
Including Mount Baker Ski Area, Stevens Pass, and Snoqualmie Pass
402 AM PST Sat Dec 30 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow continuing this morning with another 3 to 6 inches
  of new snow. Plan on difficult travel conditions.  
 
* WHERE...Cascades of Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, and King 
  Counties, including the Mount Baker ski areas, Stevens Pass, 
  and Snoqualmie Pass.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PST this morning.

* 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.

$$

WAZ569-301700-
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-171230T1700Z/
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
Including Paradise and Crystal Mountain Ski Area
402 AM PST Sat Dec 30 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. Tree
  branches could fall as well. Additional snow accumulations of 3
  to 6 inches this morning.

* WHERE...Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties, including the 
  Crystal Mountain Ski Area and Paradise on Mount Rainier.

* WHEN...Until 9 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
876 
WWUS46 KSEW 301716
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
916 AM PST Sat Dec 30 2017

WAZ567-568-301830-
/O.EXP.KSEW.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-171230T1700Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
Including Mount Baker Ski Area, Stevens Pass, and Snoqualmie Pass
916 AM PST Sat Dec 30 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

An additional 1 to 3 inches of snow are forecast today above 1500
to 2000 feet, but heavier snow has ended.

$$

WAZ569-301830-
/O.EXP.KSEW.WW.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-171230T1700Z/
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
Including Paradise and Crystal Mountain Ski Area
916 AM PST Sat Dec 30 2017

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

An additional 1 to 3 inches of snow are forecast today above 2500
feet, but heavier snow has ended.

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Seattle, WA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Dec 28, 9:45 AM PST, 45 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 28, 9:45 AM PST, 45 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Seattle WA
945 AM PST Thu Dec 28 2017

.SYNOPSIS...A frontal system will bring rain and a mix of snow,
rain, and freezing rain to the mountains through tonight. The next
system on Friday will bring significant precipitation to the
Cascades, falling as heavy freezing rain in some passes and a mix
elsewhere in the Cascades. Drier weather will return to the region
this weekend and possibly continue through the middle of next week.

&&

.SHORT TERM...Forecast updates are needed to keep up with
changing wintry conditions in the Cascades and Wrn Whatcom county.
Expect adjustments to the current warnings/advisories (Cascades and
Wrn Whatcom). Revised statements and updated forecast information
should be completed by Noon. The watch/warnings/advisories at the
bottom will likely change by that time. Check back for updates.

The main short term focus is on the freezing rain occuring across
Wrn Whatcom county. Some areas have warmed above freezing close to
the water and just south of Bellingham. Temperatures are below
freezing over the majority of the county just inland from the water.
Bellingham airport is still reporting freezing rain with an ice
accumulation now likely over a tenth of an inch. From around
Ferndale and further inland, there are reports of sleet and freezing
rain accumulating on trees, roadways, and other surfaces. Travel
will remain dangerous through the day as northeasterly flow at the
surface keeps cold air trapped. Warmer air aloft is infiltrating Wrn
Washington and a change over to rain is still anticipated partially
inland at places like Ferndale and Blaine before noon. Further
inland, freezing rain/sleet may persist longer into the afternoon.
Will likely extend the winter storm warming through the rest of the
afternoon and indicate most of the ice accumulation today will be
confined further inland toward Lynden and Sumas. Total ice
accumulation could reach a quarter inch in central parts of the
county and slightly higher near the Canadian border. Less than two
tenths will fall just inland from the water including Bellingham
before the switch to rain occurs before noon. Forecasts should be
monitored as the duration and areas affected by ice could change.

The next issue is the combination of snow and rain in the Cascades
through Friday night. Warmer air aloft is beginning to infiltrate
parts of the Cascades this morning with freezing rain at Snoqualmie
pass. Precipitation is still fairly light, but is expected to pick
up and become heavier this afternoon and evening. The winter weather
advisory looks OK for the Cascades of King county north to Whatcom.
Over 6 inches should fall at Mount Baker, with a mix of freezing
rain and sleet in Snoqualmie and Stevens pass. Snow amounts may not
be very significant in those locations but some snow combined with
perhaps a quarter inch of ice (in the form of freezing rain or
sleet) warrants a continuation of the advisory. Stevens will
probably have the most snowfall with  up to 6 inches but also mixing
later today and tonight. Snoqualmie could change over to just rain
tonight as a weak low moves inland, but timing of this is uncertain.

Another surface low and warm front, even stronger than today's
system, will approach the area this evening. Easterly flow will
increase through the Passes and possibly some northeasterly flow
could develop again over Western Whatcom. This raises a freezing
rain concern for the passes, especially Snoqualmie. Mostly snow or a
mix at Stevens, and mostly snow at Baker with up to nearly 1 foot
Friday and Friday evening. It now appears that temperatures could
remain too warm in Cascades of Lewis and Pierce and will need to
take down the warning with lack of precipitation today and mostly
rain by tonight at Paradise. Will need to evaluate Wrn Whatcom for a
freezing rain threat over interior parts of the county, but the
current forecast will remain as rain for now.

The surface low will bring a trailing cold front across Western
Washington on Friday evening, with precip then tapering off to
showers on Saturday, before ending on Saturday night.

Elsewhere, there will be periods of moderate to occasionally heavy
rain this afternoon and again on Friday during periods of strong
warm advection lift. In the Cascades, heavy snow is expected. The
snow level will fluctuate from about 3000 to 5000 feet over the
next 2 days.  Mercer/Haner

.LONG TERM...Previous discussion...Upper level high pressure will
develop on Sunday and should persist into the middle of next week.
The ECMWF shows dry weather throughout this period with northeast
then easterly low-level flow. After coordination with surrounding
offices, lowered PoP into the slight chance category starting
Sunday, with the downward trend possibly continuing on later shifts.
However the 06z GFS shows an impulse passing through the ridge on
Tuesday with some precip. Most GFS ensemble members support the
drier ECMWF.
Haner

&&

.AVIATION...Strong westerly flow aloft. A warm front will lift
north across the area today and will be followed by a cold front
tonight. A fast-moving low pressure system will approach the area
from the west Friday. The air mass is moist and stable.

Widespread MVFR conditions with patchy IFR conditions early this
morning will deteriorate somewhat for a few hours midday through
early this afternoon as precipitation associated along the coast
pushes inland with the first frontal system today. Expect clouds
and precipitation to become more confined with the terrain late
this afternoon and early this evening as a cold front moves east
across the area and low level flow shifts from offshore to
onshore.

Late tonight and early Friday expect rain to increase again in
response to the next approaching low. CIGS and VIS conditions
will deteriorate to mainly IFR early in the morning and continue
through much of the day Friday.

Freezing rain is falling this morning in KBLI. Expect temperatures
to slowly move above freezing midday in Bellingham, but areas to
the northeast of the airport to the Canadian border will likely
stay freezing rain into the afternoon hours. Albrecht

KSEA...Expect CIGS around 020 to fall to 008 at times until 22Z with
light rainfall reducing VIS to 3-5 SM. Some improvement with CIGS
around 025 behind the cold front 22Z to 06Z. Cigs fall back to 015
with -RA after 06Z then 3SM -RA OVC007 after 10Z with rain from
next system. Winds south 8-12 kt. Albrecht

&&

.MARINE...A frontal system associated with a weak 1012 mb low will
move across the waters this afternoon through early this evening.
A 1003 mb low will move from well offshore into the coastal waters
Fri afternoon then well east of the area late Friday night.

Small craft advisory conditions are expected over most of the
waters as the first system moves through the area today. Small
craft advisory conditions may be needed for portions of the waters
for the second system on Friday. The strongest winds with this
second low will likely be to the south and west of the low track.

The flow will become westerly in the wake of the low Friday night,
then flow will weaken on Saturday.

Light offshore flow is expected Sunday into early next week as
high pressure develops east of the Cascades. Albrecht

&&

.HYDROLOGY...There will be heavy rain at times in the mountains over
the next 36 hours. One period of rain will be today, with the snow
level 3000-4000 feet. The area of heaviest rain will drift south
tonight, then move back north Friday. The snow level will be around
5000 feet south and 3000 feet north on Friday. Then a cold front
will move through the region Friday night, lowering the snow level
below 2000 feet and ending any heavy rain.

A few rivers could have minor flooding from this event. The most
likely flooding will be on flood prone rivers in the southern half
of the CWA, such as the Skokomish River in Mason County, the
Snoqualmie River near Carnation and the White River at R Street
bridge in Auburn, both in King County, and the Newaukum River in
Lewis County. Will issue a flood watch later, highlighting the
possibility of minor flooding on a few rivers. Burke

&&

.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...Winter Weather Advisory until 6 AM PST Friday for Cascades of
     Snohomish and King Counties-Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit
     Counties.

     Winter Storm Warning until 6 AM PST Friday for Cascades of
     Pierce and Lewis Counties.

     Winter Storm Watch from Friday morning through Friday evening
     for Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-Cascades of
     Snohomish and King Counties-Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit
     Counties.

     Winter Storm Warning until 1 PM PST this afternoon for Western
     Whatcom County.

PZ...Small Craft Advisory until 10 PM PST this evening for Coastal
     Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
     Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
     Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To
     60 Nm-Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville
     Out 10 Nm-Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape
     Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm-Coastal Waters From Point Grenville
     To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-West Entrance U.S. Waters
     Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

     Small Craft Advisory from noon today to 10 PM PST this evening
     for East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
     Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-Puget
     Sound and Hood Canal.

     Small Craft Advisory until 10 PM PST this evening for Admiralty
     Inlet.

&&

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 28, 2:47 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW19 hr
Dec 28, 10:12 AM PSTFlood WatchSEWClallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, King, Lewis, Mason and 3 more49 hr
Dec 28, 2:10 PM PSTGale WatchSEW19 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.