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Snow in the Mix for Sammamish, Issaquah Overnight Into Thursday

Shortly before 10 p.m. Wednesday rain turned to a slushy snow mix as soccer players practiced on the Eastside.

Some of us had to wait for the first official day of spring to see snow on the Eastside.

Shortly before 10 p.m. Wednesday rain turned to a slushy snow mix, as shown in this photo of soccer players as they practiced in Woodinville.

Sammamish and Issaquah's forecast predicts rain and snow showers overnight Wednesday and into Thursday. Some thunder is also possible. The snow level will fall to 400 feet, with a high near 46 and a southwest wind 5-9 mph. Thursday night, snow could fall in hilly areas of Sammamish and Issaquah as the snow level falls to as low as 300 feet, with temperatures falling to around freezing — 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and a 80-90 percent chance of precipitation. Up to half-an-inch of snow could accumulate at higher elevations.

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On Friday, a chance of rain and snow showers remains as the snow level starts the day at 300 feet, and new snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Sunshine will return later in the day, with a high near 46.

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement Wednesday:

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The strong low pressure system affecting western Washington will move inland later (Wednesday night). Winds will decrease as a much colder air mass filters into the area. A colder and showery air mass will remain in place through Friday morning with snow levels falling to 500 feet and occasionally to near sea-level. Showers could produce quick accumulations of an inch that will melt quickly during the day.

A Puget Sound convergence zone is also expected to be active through the end of the week. Multiple convergence zones could affect the urban corridor from Seattle north to Whatcom County through Thursday afternoon. The convergence zone may drift farther south toward Seattle and Tacoma areas by later Thursday night and Friday morning. Areas that get a persistent convergence zone could see localized accumulations of 2 or 3 inches - mainly away from the water. Hilltops above a couple hundred feet and the east Puget Sound lowlands east of Bellevue will have the best chance of some light snow accumulation.

In addition, temperatures will be unseasonably cold. Low temperatures will be in the 30s Thursday morning, cooling into the mid-20s to lower 30s Friday and Saturday mornings. The coldest temperatures will occur in outlying areas and the usual cold pockets such as Olympia, Shelton and Bremerton. It is possible a couple record low temperatures could be reached. 

A slow moderating trend is expected over the weekend.

 


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