Update: Fresh Winter Storm Watch Issued

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch Monday morning, saying that after a brief break this morning, the area can expect persistent snow from Monday afternoon through Wednesday, with a "potent" storm entering the region Tuesday night that could result in power outages and hazardous road conditions.

Following is the most recent forecast from Monday morning, Jan. 16:

M.L.King Day: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 36. South wind between 10 and 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. 

Tonight: Snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Low around 31. South southwest wind between 6 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. 

Tuesday: Snow showers. High near 35. Southwest wind between 5 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. 

Tuesday Night: Snow. Low around 28. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. 

Wednesday: Snow. High near 36. East northeast wind between 6 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible. 

Wednesday Night: Snow before 10pm, then rain. Snow level rising to 2,400 feet. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. 

Thursday: Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Be Prepared! Visit the City's Winter Preparedness webpage at www.ci.sammamish.wa.us/winter for tips on how to prepare for winter storms, an updated City snow route map, and frequently asked questions.

City Hall will be closed on Monday for the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday. If a road emergency arises, call the Public Works after-hours line at 206-296-8100. For information on King County road closures, go to: www.metrokc.gov/kcdot/roads/roadalert/