…MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW ALONG THE WASHINGTON CASCADES CHRISTMAS
AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY…
.A strong winter storm will bring moderate to heavy snow to the
Washington Cascades Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.
Along the east slopes of the central and southern Cascades, snow
levels will increase on Thursday with precipitation changing to rain
or a rain and snow mix for many areas.
* WHAT…Snow expected for elevations above 3000 feet. Total snow
accumulations 5 to 10 inches.
* WHERE…Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN…From 3 PM Wednesday to 3 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low
visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.