The Storm Approaches; Are You Ready?

PUYALLUP, WA - Another snow storm is expected to reach the Puget Sound by Friday afternoon. Are you prepared?

Forecasters with the National Weather Service - Seattle Office are calling for high winds between 25 and 35 mph and the possibility of 5 or more inches of snow accumulation across most the region. Some areas north of Seattle, like Snohomish and Whatcom counties, could get more.

The forthcoming storm follows the Sunday night to Monday blast of snow that dumped roughly 5 inches across Pierce County, wreaking havoc on traffic and forcing schools to start late, if they decided to start at all; some school districts remained closed multiple days due to unsafe road conditions.

Thursday will likely be the last day we get a break in the clouds until Sunday, when mostly cloudy skies should offer a few spots of blue and at the very least a brief respite from continued snowfall.

Extended forecasts currently show a chance for snow early next week.

Daytime highs during the storm will fluctuate between the upper and lower 30s, while overnight lows could see temperatures drop below the 20s and into the teens.

The Seattle Weather Blog is warning drivers to be mindful of increasingly dangerous road conditions, specifically between Friday night and Saturday morning when the storm is expected to be at its most severe.

For the latest road conditions, including traffic cams, closures, and detours, visit the Washington State Department of Transportation.

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