Heavy snow forecast in Washington mountains
Jan 28, 2013, 1:01 PM | Updated: 1:19 pm
Heavy snow in the Cascades created difficult driving conditions. (WSDOT Photo)
(WSDOT Photo)
Forecasters say two weather systems Monday and Tuesday will drop up to four feet of new snow in the Cascades by early Wednesday, making driving difficult through the mountain passes.
The National Weather Service’s Jeff Michalski said rain and heavy snow will continue through Monday evening. “I think we’ll see a break Tuesday morning before another wave comes in Tuesday afternoon and evening.”
An avalanche warning is in effect for the Olympics, the Washington Cascades and the Mt. Hood area.
The NWS also forecasts snow in Eastern Washington, especially on the eastern side, including Spokane and Pullman where roads may by hazardous for commuters.
“We may see a break in the weather Thursday night into Friday and it could extend into part of the weekend,” said Michalski. “Then maybe some drier weather toward the end of the week.”
Forecasters say the precipitation should fall mostly as rain in Western Washington.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
