Weather
Lowland Snow Possible Tuesday Night In Renton: Forecast
Snow is still headed to much of Western Washington, but it may not last as long as previously thought. Here's the latest from forecasters.
RENTON, WA — The moment forecasters have been previewing for more than a week is nearly here: a good chance for snow across the Puget Sound lowlands.
Earlier forecasts outlined possibilities for lowland snow this past weekend and later this week, but the weekend flurries were largely confined to parts of Whatcom County, and newer models show a second chance later in the week may fail to materialize.
However, there is still one shot for snow below 500 feet, and it's coming up quick. From Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, forecasters say much of Western Washington could see at least a few flakes.
Alright everyone, we have a snow update. The greatest chance of some flakes falling is on Tuesday night. With marginal temps and east winds it is not looking good for any kind of accumulation for most of the area. But it is a tricky forecast so things can change easily. #wawx pic.twitter.com/RIjYN97g1f
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) January 25, 2021
While the snow may not stick around past Wednesday, the cold air likely will. The National Weather Service predicts lows in the low 30s overnight with daily highs in the mid-40s. Those cold temps will linger through Friday night, when warmer weather will move in and heat up the weekend a little.
A few showers today mainly over the southern portion of the area and in the form of rain or rain and snow mixed this morning. Next chance for lowland snow Tuesday night into Wednesday morning with snow levels mostly likely lowering to around 500 feet. #wawx pic.twitter.com/ME5vPHpuuu
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) January 25, 2021
Cold temps also mean icy roads, and first responders are warning everyone to take it slow during the cold snap — especially if snow is falling.
Ice Ice Baby Roadways throughout Pierce County are icy. Drive safe this morning. #YourSafetyIsOurPriority pic.twitter.com/e31gCxYaFB
— Graham Fire & Rescue (@GrahamFireWa) January 25, 2021
Eastern Washington has already been hit hard by the snow, which caused more than a dozen car crashes in the Tri-Cities area Monday.
Collision totals from the start of the snow fall yesterday: Tri-Cities....13 Grandview....9 Yakima.....5 Walla Walla....2 One common denominator: People are driving too fast for the roadway conditions.
— Trooper C. Thorson (@wspd3pio) January 25, 2021
Here's the 5-day weather outlook for Renton:
Tuesday: 44°/32° (Partly sunny, PM chance for rain & snow)
Wednesday: 45°/35° (AM chance for rain & snow, PM chance of rain)
Thursday: 46°/34° (Chance of rain)
Friday: 45°/36° (Cloudy, PM chance of rain)
Saturday: 47°/38°(Rain)
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