WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: ‘Wintry mix’ makes a brief appearance

4:15 PM: Thanks to the texter who sent that photo from Arbor Heights. We’re getting an icy rain mix right now in Upper Fauntleroy – a variant of the “wintry mix” that’s been in the forecast – and getting reports from other areas too.

4:35 PM: Also from Arbor Heights, an even-more-wintry photo via text. Be careful if you have to head out soon, as streets and sidewalks are coated in areas. But it’s already clearing to the west, so this wave might not last too long.

4:50 PM: And White Center has a white coating too. Here in Upper Fauntleroy, the sun is breaking through – mixed with light snow.

5:30 PM: See the comments for some traffic trouble in Arbor Heights. Meantime, radar shows a stretch of clear sky, but it could get below freezing tonight, and the now-wet roads could turn to ice. There’s a possibility of more “mix” overnight, too.

7 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: 'Wintry mix' makes a brief appearance"

  • K to the F February 26, 2024 (4:35 pm)

    Graupel here near 35th/Edmunds. Lovely mess!

  • Desert Dweller February 26, 2024 (4:49 pm)

    Watch out, drivers!  There’s a fender-bender at the corner of 106th and 35th in Arbor Heights and the big hill at 39th in the Arroyos is already slick and cars are unable to make it up.

    • WSB February 26, 2024 (5:14 pm)

      Thanks for the report. Hopefully the rapid melt-off will help quickly.

  • Jay February 26, 2024 (5:07 pm)

    Saw nothing but a light rain sprinkle down here on Harbor Island. 

  • AH Neighbor February 26, 2024 (5:21 pm)

    104th at 35th accident.  104th is blocked currently. 

  • Al King February 26, 2024 (6:44 pm)

    It will freeze tonight. Anything wet will be ice in the morning.

  • Rob February 26, 2024 (7:23 pm)

    What just happened  😳 

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