Winter storm bringing snow to parts of Western Washington
Feb 28, 2012, 5:21 AM | Updated: 6:29 am
A winter storm is bringing another shot of snow to parts of Washington. (AP Photo/file)
(AP Photo/file)
A winter storm is bringing another shot of snow to parts of Washington.
The National Weather Service says a Pacific frontal system will hit the coast and northwest interior Tuesday with gusty winds and rain in most of Western Washington.
Traces of snow are possible in parts of Western Washington with 2 inches or more snow possible in the Hood Canal area.
For the Seattle area, the snow level is expected to drop to 400 feet on Tuesday. The NWS says the chance of snow in the area continues into Thursday, but little to no accumulation is expected.
Everett and Tacoma also have a chance to see snow showers beginning Tuesday, but NWS says they will also see little accumulation.
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In the mountains, forecasters expect 6 to 9 inches snow in the Cascades Tuesday night.
Forecasters also expect 1 to 4 inches of snow in much of Eastern Washington through early Wednesday from the east slopes of the Cascades through valleys, as moist air collides with entrenched cold air.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
