...PERIODS OF MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW ALONG THE EAST SLOPES OF THE
SOUTHERN WASHINGTON CASCADES AND THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS...
.A vigorous low pressure system will track across Washington and
northern Oregon tonight and Thursday. This system will bring snow
to the East Slopes of the Southern Washington Cascades and the
northern Blue Mountains with periods of moderate to heavy snow
expected.
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT ABOVE 4500 FEET...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Travel will be very difficult to
impossible, including during the evening commute on Thursday.
Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total snow
accumulations of 9 to 12 inches are possible above 4500 feet
with heaviest accumulations above 5500 feet.
* WHERE...Tollgate and Ski Bluewood Resort.
* WHEN...From late tonight through late Thursday night.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are
possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.