'Heavy Accumulations' Of Snow Possible This Weekend, NWS Says

BELLEVUE, WA - The National Weather Service is taking the threat of lowland snow on Sunday and Monday seriously. The weather service issued a special weather statement Friday warning of "heavy accumulations" of snow in some areas and strong winds.

Forecasters have been predicting snow for several days. But details are sketchy on how much snow will fall and where.

"There is a threat of lowland snow showers across Western Washington Sunday and Monday as a cool and moist weather system tracks over the region. Snow levels will be close to sea level. Given the showery nature of this system, snow amounts will not be uniform across the region. However, heavy accumulations are possible with stronger showers. Showers may decrease in coverage
on Monday as this system exits south of the area," the special weather statement reads.

The high winds from the north will largely affect areas north of Everett, and likely won't peak until Monday morning, according to the NWS.

On top of possible snow, temperatures are going to get very cold early next week. Overnight lows will be in the 20s in the Seattle area, according to forecasts.

There's also a winter weather advisory in effect for the mountain passes through 12 a.m. Saturday. Stevens Pass might get up to 6 inches of snow while Snoqualmie Pass could get hit by freezing rain, according to the NWS.

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