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Winter Storm Warning 12, NWS Seattle, WA

March 27, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this winter storm warning at Mar 27, 2021, 12:00 PM PDT. It took effect at Mar 28, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 24 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The counties it named.

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Issued
Mar 27, 2021, 12:00 PM PDT (19:00 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 28, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT
Expired
Mar 29, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

271 
WWUS46 KSEW 271900
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1200 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021

WAZ567-281200-
/O.UPG.KSEW.WS.A.0006.210328T0900Z-210329T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.WS.W.0012.210328T1200Z-210329T1200Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
1200 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 5 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2
  feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 5 AM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds and heavy
  snow could bring down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

WAZ568-569-281200-
/O.EXT.KSEW.WW.Y.0024.210328T1500Z-210329T1200Z/
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
including Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, and Paradise
1200 PM PDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO 5 AM
PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 22 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds and heavy snow
  could bring down tree branches.

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
4 follow-up statements
102 
WWUS46 KSEW 281038
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
338 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

WAZ568-281845-
/O.UPG.KSEW.WW.Y.0024.210328T1500Z-210329T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KSEW.WS.W.0012.210328T1500Z-210329T1200Z/
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
including Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie Pass
338 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM
PDT MONDAY ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3000 feet. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 28 inches.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.


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.

&&

$$

WAZ567-281845-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0012.210328T1200Z-210329T1200Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
338 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 
  23 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.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ569-281845-
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0024.210328T1500Z-210329T1200Z/
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
including Paradise
338 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS
MORNING TO 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 17 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* 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...From 8 AM this morning to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* 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
416 
WWUS46 KSEW 281431
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
731 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

WAZ567-290100-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
731 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3000 feet. Total snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult with delays possible. Gusty
  winds and heavy snow could bring down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

WAZ568-290100-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0012.210328T1500Z-210329T1200Z/
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
including Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie Pass
731 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY
ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations of 8 to 28 inches, heaviest from Stevens Pass
  northward. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. 

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult with delays possible. Gusty
  winds and heavy snow could bring down tree branches.

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.

&&

$$

WAZ569-290100-
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0024.210328T1500Z-210329T1200Z/
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
including Paradise
731 AM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations 
  of 6 to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult with delays possible.

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
656 
WWUS46 KSEW 282311
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
411 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

WAZ567-291200-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
411 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow continued. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to 9 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult with delays possible. 

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.

&&

$$

WAZ568-291200-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
including Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie Pass
411 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY
ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow continued above 3000 feet. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 16 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult with delays possible. 

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.

&&

$$

WAZ569-291200-
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
including Paradise
411 PM PDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow continued. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 
  10 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult with delays possible.

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
822 
WWUS46 KSEW 291144
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
444 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

WAZ567-291245-
/O.EXP.KSEW.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
444 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

Convergence zone activity is tapering and little to no additional
accumulation is expected this morning.

$$

WAZ568-291245-
/O.EXP.KSEW.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
including Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie Pass
444 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING ABOVE 3000 FEET...

Convergence zone activity is tapering and additional accumulation
at Pass level will be minimal through the rest of the morning.

$$

WAZ569-291245-
/O.EXP.KSEW.WW.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210329T1200Z/
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
including Paradise
444 AM PDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

No additional significant snowfall is expected this morning.

$$

www.weather.gov/seattle

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 27, 2:24 PM PDTGale WarningSEW60 hr
Mar 27, 2:24 PM PDTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW72 hr
Mar 27, 2:32 PM PDTWind AdvisorySEWSan Juan36 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.