New Chances For Snow As Temperatures Plummet In WA: Forecast

SEATTLE — Western Washington will get a real taste of winter this week, as Canadian air brings bitter temperatures to the region and lays the groundwork for a few shots at snow across Puget Sound.

According to the National Weather Service, significantly colder weather will arrive around midweek, becoming increasingly frigid through Friday. Monday and Tuesday look to be the most pleasant days in the bunch, with partly sunny skies and afternoon temperatures in the low 40s. By Thursday, afternoon highs may not escape the freezing range — and potentially land in record territory.

For Seattle and Tacoma, Tuesday night could bring the first chance for some lowland snow, as lows dip below freezing and Wednesday's temperatures stick in the 30s. Thursday looks to be even cooler, with morning temperatures falling into the low 20s.

Forecasters said they are confident the air ahead will be some of the coldest this winter, but there is still some uncertainty with exactly how low they may fall. Wind chills Thursday and Friday morning could land in the 10 to 20-degree range.

While forecasters are not predicting widespread snowfall at this point, conditions in the latter half of the week should be cold enough for any precipitation to fall as snow. The timing of any moisture remains uncertain, but forecasters said there is a possibility of a snow-producing pattern arriving toward the end of the week. The National Weather Service will share updates on potential snowfall as the forecast firms up in the week ahead.