On Friday (8 February) in the capital of the state of Washington has dropped 16 inches of snow, which is almost the annual rate for Seattle.
As reported by CNN meteorologist Haley brink, according to the morning of 9 February, more than 15 million people across the Western United States are threatened by winter storms. At the same time in Seattle have dropped a record amount of snow in the last 20 years — 16 cm, But weather forecasters promise that you will drop even more.
For the sake of comparison: the annual rate for this area is 17 cm of snow.
6.4″ inch of snow at Sea-Tac yesterday. New daily record and 2nd most in a single day of the past 20 years. Only exceeded by 6.8″ on January 18. 2012. #wawx
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) February 9, 2019
Due to the large amount of sediment, the Governor of Washington Jay Margie reiger declared a state of emergency.
«Everyone in our state needs to focus on preparation for the snowfall and security, the statement says Margie reiger. — Forecasters are predicting that this could be a storm unlike any we have seen for many years. I urge everyone to stay off the roads if possible…»
After declaring a state of emergency, the Federal office for vehicle safety (FMCSA) limits the number of hours during which drivers of commercial vehicles can be on the road. According to the Governor, this does not apply to drivers who pick up or deliver dairy products or deicing salt from the FMCSA points.
The national weather service warns that a snow storm will be accompanied by gusty winds at 32-48 km per hour, and in the Northern part of the city, all 96 miles per hour. Seattle City Light warned that can be damaged power lines. According to brink, the temperature will remain below zero until Monday afternoon (February 11).
«If you see a downed power line, keep your distance and report it to the number 206-684-3000 or 911. If a power line fell on you when you were in the car, stay in the car and call 911,» warns the company.
Users of social networks have not missed opportunities to share my impressions from the weather and attached photo:
My street has officially gotten so snowy that this bus can’t even get get moving with snow chains. 😬 #seattle #queenanne @komonews @NWSSeattle pic.twitter.com/nNsjdFK9Sd
— Anne (@cheekybackheel) February 9, 2019
If you need context on how fast the snow is coming down in the Seattle area, here is a timelapse of the past 40 minutes ❄app ☃app
The #SeattleSnowpocalypse is real! pic.twitter.com/78ICDMwUCN
— Den 🚀 (@DennisCode) February 8, 2019
Snow dogs! This is the most snow I’ve ever seen in Seattle 🌨🐶🐶 pic.twitter.com/lwpQpgMVRD
— Joshua Wittenkeller (@TheJWittz) February 8, 2019
Seattle
Road
Rage…
❄This#SeattleSnowpocalypse #Weather #ExtremeWeather #FlashbackFriday
via @ZonePhysicspic.twitter.com/d7mztIXB7d
— Tom Hall ☘ Amazing Game (@Staff_Commodore) February 8, 2019
Some have posted pictures of the queues and empty shelves that had devastated the inhabitants of the city:
I think Seattle is a little nervous about the snow.. #SnowMageddon2019 pic.twitter.com/DtqJ9waeEN
— Ben Leighton (@benlnews) February 8, 2019
Peak PNW, they took everything but the peppers. Can’t take the spice. #spice #seattlesnow #Snowmageddon pic.twitter.com/jntXdd5Koq
— Marco Lopez 🤖 (@marcolopezjr) February 8, 2019
Seattle Twitter/Weather freak-outs, you’re the best Twitter/Weather freak-outs.
I mean I knew we were a little soft here but…holy#seattleweather #seattle #WAwx pic.twitter.com/UUdqjqLyJt
— Steve Kirch (@SteveKirch1) February 8, 2019
