WA governor declares emergency due to snow storm
Washington Governor Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency to prepare for the incoming winter storm.
The winter storm is predicted yo bring heavy snowfall and subfreezing temperatures for the next two weeks.
To prepare for extended road closures and stall in essential food deliveries, Inlsee enacted the Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
The plan allows for restricted driving hours to ensure roads can be maintained, and more.
...Additional snowfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are
expected through midday. This will be on top of the 2 to 4
inches that fell near the water in Seattle and 5 to 8 inches
that have fallen elsewhere. North winds will increase today to
15 to 30 mph with a few gusts to 40 mph. The wind may reduce
visibility at times due to blowing snow, especially near
shorelines of the inland waters.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington,
including Seattle, Everett, Tacoma, Bremerton, Bellevue, North
Bend, Redmond, Kent, Mount Vernon, and Oak Harbor.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Saturday. Snowfall will slowly taper off
today.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall at 345 AM extends from
around Seattle northwestward to Port Angeles. The snowfall will
taper off from east to west today. Travel will be very
difficult today.
Recommended actions
A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.
For the latest road conditions in Washington state, call 5 1 1.
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