Winter storm advisories have been issued for multiple states through the end of the week.
The warnings come just days after an early-season winter storm pummeled the West. It brought massive amounts of snow to Colorado and New Mexico, resulting in the deaths of more than 100 pronghorns on icy roads. One Colorado town received nearly 55 inches of snow, according to The Denver Gazette . The inclement weather also left tens of thousands of people without power.
Today, a winter storm warning is forecast to remain in effect in Washington state’s western Okanogan County through the mid-afternoon, with heavy snow and accumulations of up to five inches over Washington Pass.
For the West Slopes and the North Central Cascades and Passes, heavy snow is expected at or above elevations greater than 4,000 feet, where additional snow accumulations between four and eight inches are expected.
“Travel could be very difficult including SR 20 and Washington Pass. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches,” the National Weather Service warned .