John Galt shovels the sidewalk in front of his home on Grand Avenue in Everett on Saturday. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

John Galt shovels the sidewalk in front of his home on Grand Avenue in Everett on Saturday. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

This snow isn’t going anywhere, and more is on the way Sunday

Below-freezing temperatures will continue, and storm systems are expected through Tuesday.

EVERETT — With heavy, wet snow once again covering Western Washington, more is on the way. Another 1 to 2 inches is possible Sunday, with larger amounts forecast for early in the week.

A quick-moving storm was predicted to arrive late Sunday, said Carly Kovacik, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Seattle.

“But behind that, into Monday and through Tuesday, is a stronger storm that has the potential to bring heavier snowfalls,” Kovacik said.

ADVERTISEMENT
0 seconds of 0 secondsVolume 0%
Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts
00:00
00:00
00:00
 

It could dump snow in amounts similar to what came with storms that hit late Friday and early last week. A winter storm watch is in effect until Tuesday night.

Saturday morning, the weather service reported snow accumulations of 7 inches in Everett and Lake Stevens, 6 inches in Edmonds and 5 inches in Mountlake Terrace. Already this month, 10.6 inches of snow has fallen at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, making it the snowiest February since 1949, according to the weather service.

There were flurries Saturday, but no significant snowfall.

After a Saturday-night low expected to be in the teens, low temperatures the next few days in Everett and other lowland areas will be in the 20s, with highs in the 30s.

Colby Avenue on Feb. 9, 2019
Colby Avenue in Everett on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, after the overnight snowstorm of Friday night. Herald video by Sue Misao.
0 seconds of 2 minutes, 14 secondsVolume 90%
Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts
Next Up
Texas Rangers P Colby Lewis rehabs against the Everett AquaSox
01:08
00:00
02:14
02:14
 

Coming as the work week was winding down, many took the second large dump of snow in less than a week in stride. Michael Swanson, with the help of his two kids, was clearing his sidewalk Saturday morning.

“I love it. It’s something different. It changes your normal routine, which is fun,” he said. “I don’t remember the last time we had this much snow.”

Kaylee Williams, 3, makes a snow angel on Saturday in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Kaylee Williams, 3, makes a snow angel on Saturday in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Friday night, the county activated its Emergency Coordination Center. The city of Everett City had done the same earlier that morning.

On Saturday at the county’s center, workers were watching for power outages. Trees and limbs, weighed down by heavy snow, were bringing down power lines in some areas.

Officials were again discouraging travel. Many heeded the warning, heading home early Friday and staying off the roads Saturday.

A pedestrian crosses 17th Street on Saturday in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

A pedestrian crosses 17th Street on Saturday in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

“That made the work of managing the event a lot easier,” said Scott North, a spokesman for Snohomish County.

Although major routes were drivable, “we’re seeing a lot of compact snow and ice on most of the roadways,” Washington State Patrol trooper Heather Axtman tweeted early Saturday. “We’ve responded to 59 collisions since 6 a.m. yesterday throughout Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, and Island counties. Thankfully no one has been seriously injured!”

Human activity picked up in the afternoon as the sun came out. But with temperatures expected to dip below freezing, the weather service warned that any snow or ice melt on pavement will refreeze at night, especially on untreated roads.

From left: Alexa Urbanozo, 6, Evie Larama, 6, Reese Emerson, 9, Tegan Larama, 9, and Ava Urbanize, 9, make a snowman on Saturday in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

From left: Alexa Urbanozo, 6, Evie Larama, 6, Reese Emerson, 9, Tegan Larama, 9, and Ava Urbanize, 9, make a snowman on Saturday in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

The city of Everett planned to keep the Carl Gipson Senior Center and Forest Park Swim Center closed through the weekend. Garbage, recycling and compost pickup by Rubatino Refuse Removal and Waste Management Northwest were suspended last week, but customers will be allowed to leave out a double load this week, weather permitting, according to the websites of both companies.

Despite having snow days earlier in the week, Reese Emerson, 9, and a group of friends were still excited to be out in the snow.

“I know that whenever there’s snow we get to go sledding and play with our friends,” Reese said.

Herald photographer Olivia Vanni contributed to this story.

Lizz Giordano: 425-374-4165; egiordano@heraldnet.com; Twitter: @lizzgior.

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Local News

Edmonds Mayor Mike Rosen goes through an informational slideshow about the current budget situation in Edmonds during a roundtable event at the Edmonds Waterfront Center on Monday, April 7, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Edmonds mayor recommends $19M levy lid lift for November

The city’s biennial budget assumed a $6 million levy lid lift. The final levy amount is up to the City Council.

Community members gather for the dedication of the Oso Landslide Memorial following the ten-year remembrance of the slide on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the Oso Landslide Memorial in Oso, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Daily Herald garners 6 awards from regional journalism competition

The awards recognize the best in journalism from media outlets across Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.

A firefighting helicopter carries a bucket of water from a nearby river to the Bolt Creek Fire on Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022, on U.S. 2 near Index, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
How Snohomish County property owners can prepare for wildfire season

Clean your roofs, gutters and flammable material while completing a 5-foot-buffer around your house.

(City of Everett)
Everett’s possible new stadium has a possible price tag

City staff said a stadium could be built for $82 million, lower than previous estimates. Bonds and private investment would pay for most of it.

Jennifer Humelo, right, hugs Art Cass outside of Full Life Care Snohomish County on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
‘I’ll lose everything’: Snohomish County’s only adult day health center to close

Full Life Care in Everett, which supports adults with disabilities, will shut its doors July 19 due to state funding challenges.

The age of bridge 503 that spans Swamp Creek can be seen in its timber supports and metal pipes on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Lynnwood, Washington. The bridge is set to be replaced by the county in 2025. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Snohomish County report: 10 bridges set for repairs, replacement

An annual report the county released May 22 details the condition of local bridges and future maintenance they may require.

The Edmonds City Council gathers to discuss annexing into South County Fire on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Community group presents vision for Edmonds’ fiscal future

Members from Keep Edmonds Vibrant suggested the council focus on revenue generation and a levy lid lift to address its budget crisis.

Everett council approves another $4.8M in stadium spending

The money will pay for more detailed design work and initial costs related to acquiring the land needed to build the project.

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction faces a lawsuit from a former employee alleging wrongful termination. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)
Ex-Washington state worker claims she was fired over school board vote on trans athletes

Darby Kaikkonen has sued the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and Superintendent Chris Reykdal, alleging retaliation and wrongful termination.

Traffic moves north and south along I-5 through Everett on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish County saw increase in traffic deaths in 2024

Even though fatalities fell statewide, 64 people died in Snohomish County traffic incidents in 2024, the most in nine years.

Some SnoCo stores see shortages after cyberattack on grocery supplier

Some stores, such as Whole Foods and US Foods CHEF’STORE, informed customers that some items may be temporarily unavailable.

A rainbow LGBTQ+ pride flag hanging from a flag pole outside of Lynnwood City Hall moves in the wind on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood to develop policy after pride flag controversy

Earlier this month, the city denied a group’s request to raise an LGBTQ+ pride flag at a public park, citing the lack of a clear policy.

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.