National Weather Service: ‘Increasing confidence’ of weekend storm

The National Weather Service in Seattle said Tuesday it has “increasing confidence in a cold late season storm impacting the region this weekend.”

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This storm could bring rain, mountain snow, and cold temperatures starting Friday. The NWS is also predicting strong winds and the chance for lowland snow in some spots Friday and Saturday.

WSDOT is preparing its plows in Eastern Washington.

Welp… the "s-word" is back in the forecast for the end of the week. That means we are preparing trucks once again for snow. Crews have put plows back on trucks that had been converted for spring and are being parked inside. We will be ready for whatever Mother Nature brings! pic.twitter.com/9XnALb5DiZ

— WSDOT East (@WSDOT_East) March 11, 2020

In Western Washington, expect dangerous mountain travel in the Cascades throughout the weekend. Sub-freezing temperatures will creep into the region starting Saturday, affecting vulnerable populations, plants, pets, and pipes, according to NWS predictions.

Snow accumulations are currently expected to remain light, if any, but there is a chance for a rain-snow mix, mostly north of Seattle.

Wet, locally windy, & cooler FRI & weekend. Windy for N Interior & nrn Olympic Peninsula. Heavy snow mountains. Snow levels below 1000 ft by late FRI, & some lowlands N of Seattle could see rain/snow mix; accumulations uncertain. Check the latest forecasts! #wawx pic.twitter.com/oS2mePYlGI

— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) March 10, 2020

Strong winds are also predicted, picking up on Friday and lasting through Sunday. Be cautious near trees and power lines, and plan for cold temperatures.

If there’s no snow, there is a strong possibility of rain, though NWS Seattle does not expect flooding.