National Weather Service issues Winter Storm Warning for Tuesday and Wednesday
information released
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a weather winter storm warning in effect from 11:00 a.m. Tuesday morning to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday evening for possible significant mountain snow accumulation above 3000 feet and measurable snow for lower elevations below 2500 feet.
A robust and cold weather system will deliver mountain snow, lowland rain-snow, and colder overnight temperatures lingering through the remainder of the week. Mountain passes will be impacted by the heavy snowfall and lowland areas may see impacts to trees and sensitive vegetation from wet snow accumulation.
The weather alert refers to Central Chelan County; Western Chelan County; Western Okanogan County and including the cities of Stehekin, Stevens Pass, Loup Loup Pass, Mazama, Leavenworth, Methow, Conconully, Winthrop, Holden Village, Twisp, and Plain
* WHAT…Heavy snow expected especially elevations above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches with locally up to 2 feet above 3000 feet. A half an inch to 4 inches below 3000 feet.
* WHERE…Stevens Pass, Loup Loup Pass, Mazama, Stehekin, Leavenworth, Methow, Conconully, Winthrop, Holden Village, Twisp, and Plain.
* WHEN…From 11 AM this morning to 5 PM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be challenging and difficult over mountain passes and high elevation roadways. Theses winter weather conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes on higher elevation roadways and passes. Low elevation locations and roadways may see seasonal conditions and caution should be taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
