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Seattle, WA – Washington State is preparing for a complex winter pattern from December 18–24, with NOAA’s long-range outlook showing above-normal precipitation and temperatures ranging from near-normal to above-normal across the region. This combination supports heavy mountain snow, freezing rain in western valleys, and rain–snow mix across eastern Washington as Christmas Eve approaches.
According to NOAA, the Cascades and northern mountains—including Stevens Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, White Pass, Mount Baker, and Leavenworth—are positioned for multiple rounds of heavy snowfall, particularly from December 19–23. Travel across U.S. 2, I-90, and Highway 12 may become dangerous due to snow-packed roads, blowing snow, and reduced visibility…