Significant snow accumulations are expected late tonight through Wednesday evening with another 5 to 10 inches of   new snow possible by Wednesday evening.

Expect extreme travel difficulties to develop on Wednesday.

If you must travel in the area, carry an extra flashlight, food, water, and blankets in case of emergency.

NOAA is predicting a major snowfall in Edmonds, with a possible 12+ inches possible by Wednesday evening.

Make your travel and emergency preparations now and don’t get caught unaware.

Today: Snow showers. High near 35. West northwest wind between 7 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent . Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tonight: Snow. Low around 28. Northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Northeast wind between 9 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Wednesday Night: Snow. Low around 29. North northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday: Snow before 10 a.m., then rain. Snow level rising to 1000 feet. High near 38. North northwest wind between 8 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Friday: Rain. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent.

Friday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.

Saturday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 44.

Saturday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37.

Sunday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 42.

Sunday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 38.

Monday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 44.

Winter Storm Warning

Urgent - Winter Weather Message

National Weather Service Seattle Wa

500 Am Pst Tue Jan 17 2012

Snow showers, locally heavy, will continue today.

After a break this evening, a major winter storm will move into westernWashington from the south late tonight and Wednesday.

East Puget Sound Lowlands-Everett And Vicinity-

Seattle/Bremerton Area-Tacoma Area-Admiralty Inlet Area-

Hood Canal Area-Eastern Strait Of Juan De Fuca-

Western Strait Of Juan De Fuca-

500 a.m., pst Tue Jan 17 2012

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 4 p.m. pst this afternoon.

Winter Storm Warning in effect from midnight tonight to midnight pst Wednesday night.

* Some affected locations: Seattle, Tacoma, Bremerton,  Shelton.

* Timing: today through Wednesday evening.

* Snow accumulations: another 1 to 2 inches is possible today in  showers. Significant snow accumulations are expected late  tonight through Wednesday evening with another 5 to 10 inches of  new snow possible by Wednesday evening.

* Main impact: expect extreme travel difficulties to develop on Wednesday.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:

If you must travel in the area, carry an extra flashlight, food, water and blankets in case of emergency.

Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA

500 AM PST TUE JAN 17 2012

Snow showers, locally heavy, will continue today. After a breakthis evening, a major winter storm will move into western Washington from the south late tonight and Wednesday.

East Puget Sound Lowlands-Everett And Vicinity-

Seattle/Bremerton Area-Tacoma Area-Admiralty Inlet Area-

Hood Canal Area-Eastern Strait Of Juan De Fuca-

Western Strait Of Juan De Fuca-

500 Am Pst Tue Jan 17 2012

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 4 p.m. pst this

afternoon.

Winter storm warning in effect from midnight tonight to midnight pst Wednesday night.

* Some affected locations: Seattle, Tacoma,  Bremerton, Shelton.

* Timing: today through Wednesday evening.

* Snow Accumulations: another 1 to 2 inches is possible today in  showers. Significant snow accumulations are expected late  tonight through Wednesday evening with another 5 to 10 inches of   new snow possible by Wednesday evening.

* Main impact: expect extreme travel difficulties to develop on Wednesday.

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:

If you must travel in the area, carry an extra flashlight, food, water, and blankets in case of emergency.