With snow, rain, wind and possibly ice forecast this week, the National Weather Service in Seattle says prepare for an “upside-down” week.
“We will see a variety of weather conditions,” meteorologist Dustin Jay said.
In the greater Seattle area, that will likely take the form of rain, wind and possibly ice, but higher elevation areas, including Stevens Pass, Mount Baker and the Mount Rainier area, could see 2 to 4 feet of snow this week. , according to the National Meteorological Directorate.
“They're going to get beat up,” Guy said. “If you're a ski fan, you're looking forward to a good week ahead of you.”
Seattle saw a largely clear day Sunday with some gusty winds. The strongest winds were reported between 35 and 40 mph. Eastside Fire and Rescue was called to A A tree fell on an unoccupied vehicle in Woodinville Sunday afternoon, according to a post on social media platform X.
Fallen trees and other plants caused people to lose power across Seattle on Sunday, according to Seattle City Light spokesman Gene Strang. About 10,000 City Light customers were without power in North and South Seattle, according to updates on social media platform X. By 6 p.m., that number had dropped to about 270 households.
High winds also caused problems in Snohomish County, where more than 7,200 customers were without power Sunday afternoon.
“We're seeing a lot of limbs in the lines,” said Aaron Swaney, spokesman for the Snohomish County Public Utility District.
By 6 p.m., most lines had been restored, and 1,540 customers were still without power.
Meteorologists expect a cold air mass to move into the region on Sunday evening, leading to rain and snow in the first half of the week. But if you're in Seattle, don't expect to see those fragile flakes sticking around, Jay said, as accumulation in lowlands is unlikely.
But you can expect to see cooler temperatures.
High temperatures on Monday are expected to reach the low to mid 40s, and by Tuesday morning, temperatures could drop to freezing, which could lead to ice formation, Jay said. At higher elevations, one to two feet of snow could fall by Tuesday.
By mid-week, you'll want to pack a raincoat.
Wednesday is likely to see heavy rain and strong winds, with temperatures once again rising into the 50s, Jay said.
To make this a “topsy-turvy” week, current forecasts call for temperatures to drop again in the greater Seattle area by Thursday and Friday, with rain and snow possible.
Higher elevations could again see more snow in the second half of the week, Jay said.
“It's going to be a little bit of everything next week,” Jay said.
