Alert archive / Washington / Winter Storm Warnings in 2021

Winter Storm Warning 1, NWS Seattle, WA

January 2, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this winter storm warning at Jan 2, 2021, 3:19 AM PST. It took effect at Jan 2, 2021, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 20 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Jan 2, 2021, 3:19 AM PST (11:19 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 2, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
Expired
Jan 3, 2021, 5:49 AM PST
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

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874 
WWUS46 KSEW 021119
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
319 AM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

WAZ567-569-030000-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WS.W.0001.210102T1800Z-210103T1800Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
including Paradise and Longmire
319 AM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 AM PST SUNDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 2500 feet. Total snow
  accumulations of 15 to 25 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...Cascade mountains and valleys of Whatcom and Skagit 
  Counties, including Maple Falls, the Mount Baker Ski Area, 
  Newhalem, Lyman, and Concrete 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...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Travelers should be
  prepared for winter driving conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

For the latest road conditions in Washington state, call 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WAZ568-030000-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WW.Y.0001.210102T1800Z-210103T1800Z/
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
including Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie Pass
319 AM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 AM PST SUNDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 2500 feet. Total snow accumulations
  of 3 to 15 inches. Snow may mix with and/or change to rain for a
  period of time late this afternoon and evening before changing
  back to snow overnight tonight. Snow may be heavy at times
  overnight.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Travelers should be
  prepared for winter driving conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For the latest road conditions in Washington state, call 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WAZ513-030000-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WW.Y.0001.210102T1200Z-210103T0600Z/
Olympics-
319 AM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING
ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations
  of 5 to 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Olympic mountains and valleys, including Hurricane 
  Ridge, Amanda Park, and Quinault.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Travelers should be
  prepared for winter driving conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For the latest road conditions in Washington state, call 5 1 1.

&&

$$

www.weather.gov/seattle
3 follow-up statements
844 
WWUS46 KSEW 022247
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
247 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

WAZ567-569-031200-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T1800Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
including Paradise and Longmire
247 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY
ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow continued above 2500 feet. Additional snow
  accumulations of 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

For the latest road conditions in Washington state, call 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WAZ568-031200-
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T1800Z/
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
including Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie Pass
247 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
SUNDAY ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow level lowering to around 2500 feet tonight. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 11 inches. Winds gusting 
  as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For the latest road conditions in Washington state, call 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WAZ513-030600-
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T0600Z/
Olympics-
247 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow continued above 4000 feet. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

* WHERE...Olympic mountains and valleys, including Hurricane Ridge.

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

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For the latest road conditions in Washington state, call 5 1 1.

&&

$$

www.weather.gov/seattle
296 
WWUS46 KSEW 030617
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1017 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

WAZ513-030730-
/O.EXP.KSEW.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T0600Z/
Olympics-
1017 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The heaviest precipitation has moved out of the area this evening.
Periods of light snow can still be expected through midnight, with
little additional accumulation.

$$

WAZ568-031800-
/O.UPG.KSEW.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KSEW.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T1800Z/
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
including Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie Pass
1017 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY ABOVE
2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow continued above 2500 feet. Additional snow
  accumulations of 5 to 10 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will continue to be very difficult, especially
  across the Passes. Travelers need to be prepared for winter 
  driving conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

For the latest road conditions in Washington state, call 5 1 1.

&&

$$

WAZ567-569-031800-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T1800Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
including Paradise and Longmire
1017 PM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY
ABOVE 2500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow continued above 2500 feet. Additional snow
  accumulations of 5 to 12 inches possible.

* WHERE...Cascade mountains and valleys of Whatcom and Skagit 
  Counties, including Maple Falls, the Mount Baker Ski Area, 
  Newhalem, Lyman, and Concrete 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 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Travelers should be 
  prepared for winter driving conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

For the latest road conditions in Washington state, call 5 1 1.

&&

$$

www.weather.gov/seattle
351 
WWUS46 KSEW 031349
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
549 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

WAZ567>569-031500-
/O.CAN.KSEW.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210103T1800Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
549 AM PST Sun Jan 3 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The heavy snowfall has moved east of the Cascade crest this
morning. Scattered snow showers will continue off and on 
through this afternoon, with little additional snow accumulation 
expected. Travel is expected to continue to be difficult, 
especially across the Passes.


$$

www.weather.gov/seattle

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 2, 2:30 AM PSTStorm WarningSEW11 hr
Jan 2, 3:19 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisorySEW19 hr
Jan 2, 2:44 PM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW30 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Washington, 2021Every winter storm warning in 2021

Sources

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