Warnings for Mt.Baker and the Cascades
Urgent - Winter Weather Message National weather service Seattle wa
333 pm pst thu dec 31 2009
Heavy snowfall likely over the mountains through early Saturday...
A strong warm front will lift north across western Washington this evening. Heavy snowfall is expected to the north of this front this evening. Snow levels will briefly rise to 4500 to 5500 feet behind the front.
A stronger trough of low pressure will move across the area Friday through Saturday morning. A strong onshore flow of moist and cool ar will produce impressive snowfall amounts in the mountains Friday through midday Saturday with many locations seeing 2 to 3 Feet. Snow levels around 4000 feet Friday will fall to 3500 feet
Friday night and Saturday.
West slopes Northern Cascades and passes-
333 pm pst Thu dec 31 2009
Winter Weather Advisory now in effect until 6 am pst Friday...
Winter Storm Warning in effect from 6 am Friday to noon pst Saturday...
The national weather service in Seattle has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow...which is in effect from 6 am Friday to Noon pst Saturday. The Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect until 6 am pst Friday.
Expect 4 to 8 inches of snow tonight ahead of a warm front this evening. A relative lull in the snow is expected from midnight tonight through early Friday morning before snow increases again during the day Friday.
Snowfall accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected tonight.Heavy accumulations of 2 to 3 feet are expected Friday through Saturday morning.
Snow levels around 3000 feet early this evening will rise to 4500 feet during the evening hours. Snow levels will fall to 4000 feet Friday morning and 3500 feet Friday night and Saturday.
Avalanche dangers also exist. Backcountry travelers should refer to the latest avalanche forecast from the northwest weather and avalanche center for details at nwac.us.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A winter weather advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while Driving.
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Winter Weather Advisory
Urgent - winter weather message
National weather service Seattle wa
333 pm pst thu dec 31 2009
Heavy snowfall likely over the mountains through early Saturday...
A strong warm front will lift north across western Washington this evening. Heavy snowfall is expected to the north of this front this evening. Snow levels will briefly rise to 4500 to 5500 feet behind the front.
A stronger trough of low pressure will move across the area Friday through Saturday morning. A strong onshore flow of moist and cool air will produce impressive snowfall amounts in the mountains Friday through midday Saturday with many locations seeing 2 to 3 Feet. Snow levels around 4000 feet Friday will fall to 3500 feet
Friday night and Saturday.
West slopes Northern Cascades and passes-
333 pm pst Thu dec 31 2009
Winter Weather Advisory now in effect until 6 am pst Friday...
Winter Storm Warning in effect from 6 am Friday to noon pst Saturday...
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow...which is in effect from 6 am Friday to noon pst Saturday. The winter weather advisory is now in effect Until 6 am pst Friday.
Expect 4 to 8 inches of snow tonight ahead of a warm front this evening. A relative lull in the snow is expected from midnight tonight through early Friday morning before snow increases again during the day Friday.
* Snowfall accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected tonight.Heavy accumulations of 2 to 3 feet are expected Friday through Saturday morning.
* Snow levels around 3000 feet early this evening will rise to 4500 feet during the evening hours. Snow levels will fall to 4000 feet Friday morning and 3500 feet Friday night and Saturday.
* Avalanche dangers also exist. Backcountry travelers should refer to the latest avalanche forecast from the northwest weather and avalanche center for details at nwac.us.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A winter weather advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow Covered roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving.
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Avalanche warning
Olympics-West slopes Washington Cascades and passes-Mt hood area-
915 am pst thu dec 31 2009
Avalanche warning for Thursday afternoon through Friday morning...
A strong front spreading northward across the mt hood area Thursday morning will reach the north Cascades and Olympics Thursday afternoon. This front will bring heavy snow and strong crest level winds along with significantly rising freezing levels.
This storm should deposit heavy accumulations of increasingly dense snow to most areas later Thursday. The new heavy snow will load existing weak snow that is poorly bonded to an ice crust. This should result in widespread natural avalanches by late Thursday and Thursday night. Backcountry travel in avalanche terrain is not
Recommended by late Thursday.Please visit nwac.us for details. Kramer
This statement will be updated as conditions warrant. Please visit www.nwac.us for details.
Backcountry travelers should be aware that elevation and geographic distinctions are approximate and that a transition zone between dangers exists. Remember there are avalanche safe areas in the mountains during all levels of avalanche danger.Contact local authorities in your area of interest for further
Information.
Nwac weather data and forecasts are also available by calling 206-526-6677 for Washington, 503-808-2400 for the mt hood area,
Or by visiting our web site at www.nwac.us.
Kramer/northwest weather and avalanche center
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