Snohomish County could see some snow this weekend as temperatures drop and precipitation continues.
That means cold nights and slick roads, said Johnny Burg, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Seattle. The weekend’s warmest temperatures likely hit before noon Friday, he said.
“With the possibility of snow, be prepared for some wintry weather if you’re traveling,” Burg said. “Roads may be a little dicey, so just give yourselves plenty of time.”
Snow showers were predicted in the wee hours of Saturday morning — up to three inches in some areas, Burg said. The snow prediction follows heavy rainfall throughout the week. River levels are high, and flooding hit several areas around the county Friday.
The Skykomish River near Gold Bar saw some moderate flooding, with major flooding anticipated, as did the Snohomish River near Monroe. The Snohomish River near Snohomish was on its way to moderate flooding, and minor flooding was anticipated along the Stillaguamish and its north fork near Arlington.
A flood watch issued earlier this week continued Friday around the county, with warnings in effect along the Snohomish, Skykomish and Stillaguamish rivers.
By Friday afternoon, several roads were covered with water. In Monroe, Ben Howard Road was closed from 297th Avenue SE to Mann Road. Crescent Lake Road was also shut down from High Bridge Road to 203rd Street SE.
In Sultan, 311th Avenue SE was shut down from Mann Road to U.S. 2. The Old Snohomish Monroe Road was closed from Snohomish to Treosti Road.
Stay up to date
Shari Ireton, a spokeswoman for the Snohmish County Sheriff’s Office, said people can check twitter.com/SnoCoSheriff for the most up-to-date information on road closures due to the flooding.
The National Weather Service anticipates higher temperatures and less rain heading into next week.
“It’s going to be around freezing all day” Sunday, Burg said. “It looks like it’ll start to slowly warm up Monday and Tuesday.”
For updates on weather conditions or flood warnings, people can visit the weather service’s website, www.wrh.noaa.gov/sew. The weather service also tweets new watches and warnings @NWSSeattle.
Shelters open
The South Snohomish County Emergency Shelter Network was activated Friday afternoon in anticipation of temperatures at or below freezing this weekend.
People who need a warm place to stay overnight can meet at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Lynnwood City Hall, 19100 44th Ave. W., or Trader Joe’s at Highway 99 and 196th Street Southwest. Shuttles run from the meeting points to overnight shelters. Dinner and breakfast are provided at the shelters.
The shelters in Monroe, Snohomish, Marysville and Arlington also open at 8 p.m. on nights when the temperature drops below 32 degrees. Monroe’s shelter is located at 1016 West Main Street.
The Snohomish Evangelical Free Church, at 210 Ave. B, houses Snohomish’s shelter. Arlington’s is at the United Church downtown. Marysville’s cold weather shelter is at the Damascus Road Church.
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