EVERETT — Everett was expected to see a mix of rain, snow and freezing rain Tuesday night as temperatures began to warm around Snohomish County.
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory set for 7 p.m. Tuesday to 4 a.m. Wednesday, notifying western Snohomish County of potential freezing rain. A similar advisory was issued for the lowlands for 7 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday.
The advisories warned road conditions may be slippery.
A Winter Storm Warning was also issued for the Cascades for heavy mixed precipitation above 1,500 feet. The weather service predicted snow accumulations from 16 to 38 inches and possible ice of one-tenth of an inch. The warning was set for 4 p.m. Tuesday to 1 p.m. Thursday.
Travel in this area could be “very difficult,” the National Weather Service noted.
On Wednesday, Stevens Pass was expected to get 10 to 16 inches of snow accumulation.
Meanwhile in Everett, temperatures were expected to stay chilly Tuesday night with a low of 31 degrees.
“All forms of precipitation,” such as rain, snow and freezing rain were anticipated in the evening as warmer air mixes with the cold air, meteorologist Kayla Mazurkiewicz said.
On Wednesday and Thursday, temperatures were predicted to reach high 30s with a possible mix of rain and snow, according to the National Weather Service. Little or no snow was expected to accumulate.
Arlington was likely to see a similar forecast, with more snow mixture and a low of 34 degrees Tuesday evening, Mazurkiewicz said.
Rain was forecast throughout the county starting Friday.
After an unusually long deep freeze, agencies like Snohomish County Regional Fire and Rescue were in the thick of responding to water main breaks as frozen pipes began to thaw.
“We’re at the tip of the iceberg and the iceberg is melting,” spokesperson Peter Mongillo said Tuesday.
The department responded to multiple burst pipes across the county Monday night and was anticipating more this week, Mongillo said. He advised residents to know how to turn off the valve on the water main in their homes and open faucets to release the pressure.
“We just don’t want to see people’s homes get flooded out,” Mongillo said.
Everett Fire responded to 27 service calls Sunday and early Monday, many of which were reports of broken water pipes.
On Friday, Everett saw a daily record for minimum and high temperatures, reaching 14 and 23 degrees, respectively, according to the weather service. Marysville hit a low of 10 degrees.
Check the pipes
Make sure the pipes are fully winterized at your home.
Maya Tizon: 425-339-3434; maya.tizon@heraldnet.com; Twitter: @mayatizon.
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