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Snow blankets Lake Stevens Friday morning. (KIRO Radio/Tim Haeck)

Spotty lowland snow showers slow morning commute, delay school start times

BY MyNorthwest.com  on March 22, 2013 @ 7:13 am (Updated: 1:37 pm - 3/22/13 )

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Snow showers are spotty throughout the Puget Sound lowlands Friday and they will dissipate into the evening. It made for a tricky morning commute in some areas.

Places like Everett and Mill Creek have seen a majority of the snow, but areas in North Seattle and the Eastside also saw flakes. Down south, Federal Way saw some snow in the early morning, but it didn't stick, according to reports.

Forecasters say the convergence zone will likely weaken and shift south and finally disappear into the evening. Some areas may see up to an inch of snow as the system shifts.

The National Weather Service warns drivers to use caution on the roads all day. Slippery roads, reduced vision, and delays are likely.

Several schools were put on delayed start due to the inclement weather.

Spring sunshine is expected to return Sunday with a high pressure system moving in over the area. High temperatures will be in the low to mid 50's.

If you're looking for a little fun in the snow, conditions are perfect. Stevens Pass resort has received about eight inches of new snow in the last 24 hours and the clouds are parting. There are nine inches of new snow at The Summit at Snoqualmie Pass and it is sunny.

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  • mnpat wrote...
    "Spotty lowland snow showers "
    March 22, 2013 8:13 am
    My god!....don't they realize this is worse then snomageddon....this is the apocalypse.....the end of all things....and if you just drive a little careful and everything will be just fine.
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  • CH wrote...
    Sunny and 75
    March 22, 2013 8:14 am
    in the basement. Light Smoke right[write] now. Heavy smoke at noon.
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  • mnpat wrote...
    CH
    March 22, 2013 9:02 am
    LOL
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  • Skykomish2 wrote...
    What is she talking about...
    March 22, 2013 8:22 am
    Bellevue has had flakes for years........
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  • scupper wrote...
    Snow showers
    March 22, 2013 9:33 am
    Me thinks the good Lord is climate change/global warming denier....
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