SNOHOMISH COUNTY, December 16, 2022—Much cooler weather expected in Snohomish County this weekend through Thursday with temperatures fluctuating between a low of 27°F on Monday night to a high of 50°F on Saturday according to the National Weather Service. A 30% chance of rain/snow is expected Tuesday evening that is expected to last until Wednesday afternoon.

For a list of cold weather and daytime warming shelters, click here.

Snohomish County Prepared for Upcoming Snow Event

Before heading out, it is highly recommended that commuters check their travel routes and options. For those venturing through unincorporated Snohomish County, visit the Public Works Snow and Ice webpage to view the priority routes for snowplowing, sanding and road closure information. The prioritization of snow and ice routes are based on traffic volume, transit and school bus routes, hospitals and clinics, terrain, and knowledge of problem areas. The prioritization does not change based on public calls – even multiple calls – requesting service. 

During snow/ice weather events, it’s also important to:

• Know who to call and when:
  • Life-threatening emergencies, call 911.
  • Non-life threatening emergencies: 425-407-3999
• Give snowplows and deicers plenty of room to work. Allow for a minimum following distance of 200 feet from the plows and deicers while they are working.
• If you must pass, take extreme caution and beware of the displaced snow and ice, or sand spray.
• Vehicles parked along all major arterials and emergency routes must be moved off the street. It is recommended for them to be moved when snow is in the forecast.
• Keep drainage inlets near your home clear of leaves and debris during the winter months to help reduce the chance of flooding.
• Try to keep garbage bins and other obstacles out of the street when the roads are icy or covered with snow.
• Obey road closed signs.

Follow Snohomish County departments on social media for the most up-to-date information during an emergency event:

• Public Works on Twitter and Facebook 
• Department of Emergency Management on Twitter  
• Snohomish County on Twitter and Facebook

Upcoming Weather Forecast for Snohomish County – Jan 29 to Feb 4

• Sunday (Jan 29): Sunny, with a high near 37. Wind chill values between 23 and 33. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
• Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. East southeast wind around 6 mph.
• Monday (Jan 30): Increasing clouds, with a high near 39. Wind chill values between 23 and 33. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
• Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
• Tuesday (Jan 31): A 20 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
• Tuesday Night: A chance of snow before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
• Wednesday (Feb 1): A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
• Wednesday Night: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
• Thursday (Feb 2): A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
• Thursday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
• Friday (Feb 3): Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
• Friday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
• Saturday (Feb 4): A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.

Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF shot from our roof around 930 PM tonight. At the time, it was to our NNE at roughly 44 degrees above the horizon. #wawx #CometZTF pic.twitter.com/8SjHyi7DYt

— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) January 29, 2023