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Winter Storm Warning 5, NWS Seattle, WA

January 30, 2021

NWS Seattle, WA issued this winter storm warning at Jan 30, 2021, 3:28 PM PST. It was in force for 61 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 30, 2021, 3:28 PM PST (23:28 UTC)
Expired
Feb 2, 2021, 4:00 AM PST
In force
61 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

647 
WWUS46 KSEW 302328
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
328 PM PST Sat Jan 30 2021

WAZ513-568-569-310030-
/O.CAN.KSEW.WW.Y.0005.210131T0600Z-210201T0600Z/
Olympics-Cascades of Snohomish and King Counties-
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
328 PM PST Sat Jan 30 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

While snow is in the forecast amounts in the next 36 hours amounts
are going to be light ( 1 to 3 inches every 6 hours ). 

$$

WAZ567-311200-
/O.UPG.KSEW.WW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-210131T0200Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.WW.Y.0005.210131T0600Z-210201T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.WS.W.0005.210130T2328Z-210201T1200Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
328 PM PST Sat Jan 30 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST MONDAY ABOVE
4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations
  of 10 to 24 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST 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.

&&

$$

www.weather.gov/seattle
7 follow-up statements
216 
WWUS46 KSEW 311104
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
304 AM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

WAZ567-010000-
/O.EXT.KSEW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210202T0000Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
304 AM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY ABOVE
4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow continued above 4000 feet. Additional snow
  accumulations of up to 25 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

www.weather.gov/seattle
706 
WWUS46 KSEW 312354
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
354 PM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

WAZ567-011215-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210202T0000Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
354 PM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY
ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow continued above 4000 feet. Additional snow
  accumulations of 12 to 22 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST 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.

&&

$$

WAZ513-011215-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WW.Y.0007.210131T2354Z-210201T1400Z/
Olympics-
354 PM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST MONDAY ABOVE
4500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow continued above 4500 feet. Additional snow
  accumulations of 3 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...Olympic mountains including Hurricane Ridge.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Monday.

* 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
376 
WWUS46 KSEW 010239
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
639 PM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

WAZ567-011400-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210202T0000Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
639 PM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY
ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow continued above 4000 feet. Additional snow
  accumulations of 12 to 24 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with snow-covered roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Northwest Avalanche Center forecasts
  very dangerous avalanche conditions in this area through Monday.
  Avoid travel in or below avalanche terrain. See nwac.us for 
  details.

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.

&&

$$

WAZ513-011400-
/O.CON.KSEW.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210201T1400Z/
Olympics-
639 PM PST Sun Jan 31 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM PST
MONDAY ABOVE 4500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow continued above 4500 feet. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 3 to 9 inches.

* WHERE...Olympic mountains including Hurricane Ridge.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on snow-covered roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Northwest Avalanche Center forecasts
  very dangerous avalanche conditions for the Olympics through
  Monday. Avoid travel in or below avalanche terrain. See nwac.us
  for details.

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
705 
WWUS46 KSEW 011054
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
254 AM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

WAZ567-011800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210202T1200Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
254 AM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY
ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow continued above 4000 feet. Additional snow
  accumulations of 12 to 20 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Northwest Avalanche Center forecasts
  very dangerous avalanche conditions in this area through Monday.
  Avoid travel in or below avalanche terrain. See nwac.us for 
  details.

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.

&&

$$

WAZ513-011800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210201T1800Z/
Olympics-
254 AM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING ABOVE 4500 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow continued above 4500 feet. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to 3 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...Olympic mountains including Hurricane Ridge.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Northwest Avalanche Center forecasts
  very dangerous avalanche conditions in this area through Monday.
  Avoid travel in or below avalanche terrain. See nwac.us for 
  details.

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
101 
WWUS46 KSEW 011911
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
1111 AM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

WAZ567-020315-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210202T1200Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
1111 AM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY
ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow continued above 4000 feet. Additional snow
  accumulations of 8 to 16 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

www.weather.gov/seattle
888 
WWUS46 KSEW 012326
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
326 PM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

WAZ567-021200-
/O.CON.KSEW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210202T1200Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
326 PM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY
ABOVE 4000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow continues above 4000 feet. Additional snow
  accumulations of 6 to 12 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road 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.

&&

$$

WAZ569-021215-
/O.NEW.KSEW.WW.Y.0008.210202T2000Z-210203T1800Z/
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
including Paradise and Longmire
326 PM PST Mon Feb 1 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 10 AM
PST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 2000 feet. Total snow accumulations
  of 7 to 14 inches.

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

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 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
979 
WWUS46 KSEW 021148
WSWSEW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
348 AM PST Tue Feb 2 2021

WAZ567-021300-
/O.EXP.KSEW.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210202T1200Z/
Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties-
348 AM PST Tue Feb 2 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM PST EARLY THIS
MORNING ABOVE 4000 FEET...

Periods of light to moderate snowfall will continue over the next
few hours, gradually decreasing in areal coverage through the 
morning. Another 1-2 inches of new snowfall accumulation will be 
possible during this timeframe. Another storm system will bring 
more snowfall to the Northern Cascades beginning this afternoon 
and continuing through early Wednesday. An additional 6-12 inches 
will be possible.

$$

WAZ513-030000-
/O.EXB.KSEW.WW.Y.0008.210202T1200Z-210203T1200Z/
Olympics-
including Hurricane Ridge
348 AM PST Tue Feb 2 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST WEDNESDAY
ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 2000 feet. Total snow accumulations
  of 6 to 12 inches.

* WHERE...The Southern Olympic Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel and any recreational activity could be very 
  difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall and highest accumulations
  are expected in the southern Olympic Mountains, generally from
  areas around Mount Olympus southward.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

WAZ569-030000-
/O.EXT.KSEW.WW.Y.0008.210202T1200Z-210203T1800Z/
Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties-
including Paradise and Longmire
348 AM PST Tue Feb 2 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
WEDNESDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* WHAT...Snow expected above 2000 feet. Total snow accumulations
  of 6 to 14 inches.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel and recreational activity 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.

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 30, 1:54 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW61 hr
Jan 30, 3:24 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisorySEW12 hr
Jan 30, 9:02 AM PSTWinter Weather AdvisorySEW6 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.