We’re Not Out of the Woods Yet: Wind, Flood Advisory

It’s basic physics: Warming temperatures after snowfall result in melting snow. With the amount of snow covering the region from this week’s storms, those rising temperatures are going to result in flooding. Now add wind and rain, and there are going to be problems.

The National Weather Service issued wind and flood advisories for most of Western Washington Friday night until 3:30 p.m. Saturday. According to the advisory, “Together with melting snow over the lowlands...expect ponding of water on roads and in neighborhoods. Storm water will pool in the snow cover before eventually melting and running off. In addition the snow cover and ice could be blocking storm drains and/or culverts which could also result in excessive ponding of water or cause small stream to overflow their banks.”

The wind advisory is in effect from midnight to 10 a.m. Saturday morning.

Woodinville Patch will try and keep abreast of flooded streets. If you know of any street flooding, let the community know by posting in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.