West Seattle Weather Watch: A little snow, a little sleet …

The forecast and “special weather statements” warned it would get wintry – and it just did. Via Twitter, Diane reports 10 minutes of snow in Admiral. We got sleet – enough to briefly whiten the car top/hood and part of the street (iPhone photo at left) – here in Upper Fauntleroy. Kim says it was just rain in The Junction. The latest weather predictions suggest the best chance of bonafide snow is Wednesday night/Thursday. Here’s the newest “special weather statement” detailing the potential timeline; here’s the latest analysis, and some recent sightings, from Cliff Mass. And if you’re still confused about the difference between hail, sleet, graupel, snow, and other types of frozen precipitation – maybe this’ll help.

Stina February 22, 2011 (12:01 am)

We got something in White Center – ice pellets and some slush. It only lasted 10 minutes or so.

Noelle February 22, 2011 (12:12 am)

chunky rain

kte February 22, 2011 (12:21 am)

Thanks WSB for the link to the “types of frozen precipitation” page. It’s about time I learned the difference between sleet and hail. Seriously, I found it helpful.