Bonney Lake Weather Forecast: Breezy, Rainy Weekend Ahead

BONNEY LAKE, WA — An incoming weather system is heading to western Washington, and is forecasted to bring much stormier weather, at least for the next week.

The National Weather Service updated their forecast Friday, saying they expect the system to bring breezy winds, rain, and even the possibility of snow in some of the foothills and valleys.

The good news: the weekend will not be a total bust. Meteorologists say the weather system won't be arriving until late Saturday night and into early Sunday for most. But when it does, all bets are off and it will be bringing rain and wind to the lowlands, and snow in the mountains.

Some places, like Mount Baker and Snoqualmie Pass, could see up to a foot of snow, and forecasters are advising everyone to avoid the passes if possible, because conditions could become hazardous fairly quickly.

While it likely won't stick around, the National Weather Service also predict there's a chance for snow in the Cascade Foothills, around Hood Canal, and north of Everett.

As for the breezy weather, that will be at its worst along the coast and San Juan Islands, which could see winds up to 35 mph — strong enough to knock down trees and power lines. Around Puget Sound should be calmer, with winds ranging from 10 to 20 mph.

By Monday the winds should be gone, but forecasters say to expect scattered showers accompanied by high surf along the coast. Then Tuesday, another system will be on the way in, bringing a second round of lowland rain and snow in the upper elevations, which could last through Thursday.

Here is the 5-day forecast for the Tacoma region:

Saturday will bring highs in the low to mid 40s, followed by a low in the 30s at night. Mostly cloudy skies, with a change of rain in the evening, then a greater chance of rain after midnight.

Sunday will bring a high in the mid to upper 40s. There will be rain showers during the morning, with rain becoming more prevalent in the afternoon. Expect a south wind from 10 to 20 mph, and gusts up to 30 mph. The evening will be mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and a low near 40.

Monday will be mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, and a high in the upper 40s. The night will also be mostly cloudy, with a chance of rain after midnight and a low in the mid to upper 30s.

Tuesday will bring scattered showers and a high in the upper 40s. The evening will also have rain at times, becoming more prevalent after midnight. Expect a low in the lower 40s.

Wednesday will be slightly warmer with a high near 50. Rain will remain likely through the day and into the evening, which will bring a low in the lower 40s.