The Pacific Northwest is experiencing a deep freeze with forecasts predicting a rain/snow mix, making travel conditions hazardous. meteorologists warn of icy roads and potential for accumulating snow, especially Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures are expected to remain in the 30s and 40s throughout the week, with overnight lows dipping into the 20s.
The Pacific Northwest is entering a deep freeze. That and predictions of a rain/snow mix will make moving about treacherous.“The stubborn cold low pressure aloft is forecast to remain just off the coast through Wednesday before finally moving onshore Thursday,” KIRO Newsradio meteorologist Ted Buehner told MyNorthwest. “Spotty rain or snow showers continue to circulate around this system, rotating through Western Washington.
“These showers will remain hit and miss. Any new snow accumulations Wednesday and Thursday will likely be no more than a couple of inches in the lowlands,” Buehner explained. “Friday is looking like a break in the shower action with some sunshine yet still cool temperatures, about 10 degrees cooler than early February averages.”So far this storm cycle has dumped 16″ at base elevation and 30″ at the top of Alpental.
Several schools have announced they will either delay the start of school after a weekend of intense winter weather, or cancel school altogether.Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day Sunday in Pennsylvania and predicted six more weeks of wintry weather, his handlers announced.Cliff Mass: Get ready for snow in the PNW this weekendDeciding when it's time for senior living can be challenging.
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