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Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Seattle, WA

January 5, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this winter storm warning at Jan 5, 2021, 3:02 AM PST. It took effect at Jan 5, 2021, 12:00 PM PST. It was in force for 22 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
Jan 5, 2021, 3:02 AM PST (11:02 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 5, 2021, 12:00 PM PST
Expired
Jan 6, 2021, 10:00 AM PST
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

353 
WWUS46 KSEW 051102
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
302 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

WAZ567-569-060000-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WS.W.0003.210105T2000Z-210106T1800Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
including Paradise
302 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 AM PST
WEDNESDAY ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations of 15 to 25 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 
  mph.

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should expect and be prepared for winter 
  driving conditions. Travel could be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow accumulation is expected
  in the vicinity of Mount Baker and Mount Rainier.

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.

&&

$$

WAZ513-060000-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WW.Y.0002.210105T1500Z-210106T1200Z/
Olympics-
including Hurricane Ridge
302 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 AM PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations
  of 10 to 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should expect and be prepared for winter 
  driving conditions. Travel could be difficult.Gusty winds 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.

&&

$$

WAZ568-060000-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WW.Y.0002.210105T2000Z-210106T1800Z/
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
including Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie Pass
302 AM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 AM PST
WEDNESDAY ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations
  of 5 to 12 inches.

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should expect and be prepared for winter
  driving conditions. Travel could be difficult, especially across
  the Passes.


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
234 
WWUS46 KSEW 052348
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
348 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

WAZ567-569-060800-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210106T1800Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
including Paradise
348 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
WEDNESDAY ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow continued above 3000 feet. Additional snow
  accumulations of 10 to 20 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should expect and be prepared for winter 
  driving conditions. Travel could be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow accumulation is expected
  clos the vicinity of Mount Baker and Mount Rainier.

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.

&&

$$

WAZ513-060800-
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T1200Z/
Olympics-
including Hurricane Ridge
348 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Wet snow continued above 3000 feet. Additional snow
  accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 
  mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should expect and be prepared for winter
  driving conditions. Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds 
  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.

&&

$$

WAZ568-060800-
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T1800Z/
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
including Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie Pass
348 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
WEDNESDAY ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow continued above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations
  of 5 to 10 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Motorists should expect and be prepared for winter
  driving conditions. Travel could be 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
599 
WWUS46 KSEW 060418
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
818 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

WAZ567-569-061315-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210106T1800Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
including Paradise
818 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
WEDNESDAY ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow continued above 3000 feet. Additional snow
  accumulations of 6 to 10 inches in addition to the 6 to 10
  inches that has already fallen Tuesday afternoon and evening.

* WHERE...Cascade mountains and valleys of Whatcom and Skagit
  Counties, including the Mount Baker Ski Area, and Cascade
  mountains and valleys of Pierce and Lewis Counties, including
  the Crystal Mountain Ski Area and Paradise on Mount Rainier. 
 
* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

WAZ513-061200-
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T1200Z/
Olympics-
including Hurricane Ridge
818 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
WEDNESDAY ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Wet snow continued above 3000 feet. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 
  mph.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

WAZ568-061315-
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T1800Z/
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
including Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie Pass
818 PM PST Tue Jan 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
WEDNESDAY ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow continued above 3000 feet. Additional snow
  accumulations of 6 to 10 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road 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
249 
WWUS46 KSEW 061144
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
344 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

WAZ513-061245-
/O.EXP.KSEW.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T1200Z/
Olympics-
including Hurricane Ridge
344 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING ABOVE 3000 FEET...

The heaviest snow has moved east of the area. Scattered snow
showers are likely today, with little to no additional snow 
accumulation expected.

$$

WAZ567-569-061800-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210106T1800Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
including Paradise
344 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow continued above 3000 feet. Additional snow
  accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be 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.

&&

$$

WAZ568-061800-
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T1800Z/
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
including Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie Pass
344 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING ABOVE 3000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow continued above 3000 feet. Additional snow
  accumulations of around 2 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be 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
495 
WWUS46 KSEW 061742
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
942 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

WAZ567-569-061845-
/O.EXP.KSEW.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210106T1800Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
including Paradise
942 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING
ABOVE 3000 FEET...

Snow showers have ceased across the region at this hour. Any
additional snow showers that develop this afternoon will be light
and will yield little to no additional accumulation.

$$

WAZ568-061845-
/O.EXP.KSEW.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210106T1800Z/
Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
including Stevens Pass and Snoqualmie Pass
942 AM PST Wed Jan 6 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM PST THIS MORNING
ABOVE 3000 FEET...

Snow showers have ceased across the region at this hour. Any
additional snow showers that develop this afternoon will be light
and will yield little to no additional accumulation.

$$

www.weather.gov/seattle

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 4, 8:46 PM PSTGale WarningSEW30 hr
Jan 5, 2:24 AM PSTHigh Surf AdvisorySEW35 hr
Jan 5, 2:26 AM PSTHigh Wind WarningSEWSan Juan23 hr
Jan 5, 2:26 AM PSTWind AdvisorySEW23 hr
Jan 5, 3:02 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisorySEW31 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.