A series of storm systems will affect the West with rounds of rain and snow, possibly heavy at times. Winter Weather Advisories have been issued in the Cascades and Sierra Nevada for up to 8″ of snow and strong wind gusts.
Looking snowy at Hurricane Ridge. Still raining at Paradise though. pic.twitter.com/9OPgfPKf3v
— Joe Zagrodnik (@joejoezz) October 19, 2017
The first round of snow will come to an end this afternoon, but another wave of snow will move into the region this weekend. Accumulations may climb well over a foot, especially in the highest elevations of the Pacific Northwest.
Early season snowfall over the northern Sierra bringing slick roads and tire chain restrictions this morning. #cawx pic.twitter.com/kiVnsDiiWx
— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) October 20, 2017
Heavy rain is a concern, especially near the coast of Washington. A Flash Flood Watch continues for the area, with the potential for more than 6″ of rain.
14 years ago today was the wettest day in Seattle weather history w/5.02". Not that wet this weekend but still around 2" for Seattle. #wawx pic.twitter.com/f0QwlWBqHT
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) October 20, 2017
The first wave of moisture will diminish as a cold front shifts east throughout today. As a warm front moves into the region tonight and Saturday, rain and snow will increase once again as a rich flow of moisture will push in from the Pacific Ocean. With another cold front moving through the area Sunday, rain and snow will continue to fall.
For WeatherNation: Meteorologist Mace Michaels