Winter Weather Warning Announced as 18 Inches of Snow, Dangerous Winds Expected

The National Weather Service offered an updated forecast that showed the Pacific northwest was expected to be hit with more precipitation after the region suffered from record rainfall leading to disastrous flooding.

Updated Forecast for Pacific Northwest Shows More Snow, Dangerous Winds

The National Weather Service announced a quick moving "upper-trough" accompanied by a deep surface low pressure/frontal system would bring head snow to the mountains across Washington state with "significant winds and blizzard conditions from the interior Pacific Northwest/Great Basin east through the north/central Rockies and into the northern/central Plains through Thursday."

Heavy winds in the area are expected to be "dangerous and destructive" with some exceeding 80 mph. The NWS also warned of power outages, property damage and "dangerous" travel for vehicles.

"Heavy mountain snow will also continue for the Cascades and northern Rockies, with totals as much as 1-3 feet possible. Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the combination of heavy wet snow and wind on trees and power lines," it announced.

Local Areas of Washington Bracing for 18 Inches of Snow

The National Weather Service offered a special weather warning for the cities of Stevens Pass, Stehekin, and Holden Village, which are expected to see between 6 and 12 inches, locally up to 18 inches of snow and winds gusting up to 45 mph.

It also warned the snowfall will get worse on Thursday morning and freezing rain could hit the region as well.

"Snow levels will increase Thursday morning to early afternoon, which could bring a brief period of freezing rain before snow levels drop again through the evening. Confidence is low for freezing rain, but the potential exists for light accumulations," the NWS announced.

The winter weather warning for the region remains in effect until Friday at 4 p.m. PT.

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