Prepare for a ‘parade of frontal systems’ in Washington
Jan 23, 2018, 8:33 AM | Updated: 10:31 pm
(National Weather Service)
Several weather systems are en route to the West Coast in what the National Weather Service is calling a “parade of frontal systems.”
Meteorologist Dustin Guy says a strong system is approaching the Puget Sound region, which will result in heavy rain in the lowlands and snow in the mountains.
A Flood Watch is in effect for portions of Northwest Washington, including Mason County.
A Winter Storm Warning for the Cascades is in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday about 2,000 feet.
A Wind Advisory for the north interior and San Juan Islands is in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday. Sustained winds of up to 35 mph and gusts up to 45 mph are possible.
KIRO 7 Meteorologist Nick Allard says we will get a short break on Wednesday with a few showers. The next system is expected to move in Thursday, with rain continuing through the weekend.
OK, resting heart rate almost back to normal. Here’s a look at Pacific over the last day. At right is system impacting us over the next 36 hours with heavy snow in the Cascades. Near center of image, developing system w/ possible warmer & very wet conditions this weekend. #wawx pic.twitter.com/iuWXBhXkD9
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) January 23, 2018