Updated Tuesday at 3:30 a.m.

Over the past two days, we got to bask in some of the sunniest weather since late November. Felt nice while it lasted!

Clouds today signal the arrival of the next storm with showers starting to fall across the lowlands between 10:00 a.m. - Noon. The showers will be in the form of wet snow initially as the onset of moisture encounters this lingering cold air near the ground. A few spots could even see a quick inch (primarily on the grassy surfaces) before changing to rain by the evening commute. Snow and winter driving conditions will continue in the mountain passes of the Cascades through tonight before snow levels rise to about 5,000 ft on Wednesday.

A period of wet, mild weather and high snow levels will continue through Thursday. The additional precipitation will put pressure on our area rivers once again with the flood threat and landslide risk increasing. Lighter showers can be expected Friday and Saturday followed by a dry period of weather late in the weekend. Snow levels will lower to the passes during the day Saturday, so expect slow travel conditions if you're heading up to the ski resorts this weekend.

Meteorologist Kristin Clark

KOMO 4cast Team Weather Team