Are we having fun yet? Certainly, for some neighborhoods still iced over and without power, the recent bout of winter weather hasn't been pleasant. But the occasional snow globe look outside has put many (myself included!) into the holiday spirit. A love/hate relationship with lowland snow, isn't it?

The morning snow was just a teaser of more to come tonight. After a brief break in the action this afternoon, a rain/snow/sleety mix will materialize across the Puget Sound lowlands by nightfall. Less than a half-inch of snow will accumulate in most lowland locations. Yet Highway 101 from Hoodsport to Brinnon could be sitting with 4"-8" of snow accumulation by daybreak Saturday. Otherwise, generally 2"-4" will blanket the Kitsap Peninsula from Poulsbo south through Belfair. Bremerton will be on the edge, maybe an inch or two. Northern Whatcom County could also see up to two inches.

Overall, this impending lowland snow won't be as impactful as the storm earlier this week since the latest coastal low is weaker and farther offshore. Even still, sub-freezing conditions tonight will allow wet roads to refreeze into Saturday morning.

Sunshine and high temperatures near 40 degrees will help to melt what snow is on the ground. By Sunday, we're back to a light rain/snow mix from Puget Sound south through Portland as the same coastal low curls into California. Those traveling over White Pass on Sunday will encounter a fresh 2-4 inches. Pierce/Thurston County and areas along I-5 from Olympia south to Longview will come away with a trace to a half-inch of snow.

Overnight lows will continue to run below freezing, keeping icy road conditions in place through early next week.

Meteorologist Kristin Clark
The KOMO 4-Cast Team

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