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Published on January 19, 2025
Seattle Area Gripped by Intense Cold Snap, National Weather Service Issues AdvisorySource: X/NWS Seattle

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Cold Weather Advisory, alerting residents of very cold wind chills expected to hit the region. The advisory is in effect from midnight tonight to 8 AM PST Monday, affecting areas including Belleville, Bremerton, Everett, Seattle, and Tacoma.

According to the Cold Weather Advisory, "Very cold wind chills of 20 to 25 degrees expected" will pose a risk, especially to vulnerable populations such as the homeless and those without adequate heating, pets included. The cold snap comes as the area experiences clear skies today with a high near 42 degrees, and calm winds that will become north at 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Despite the sunny days, nighttime temperatures are slated to drop, requiring residents to take necessary precautions.

Residents in the affected areas are urged to ensure that pets are kept indoors as much as possible and to make frequent checks on the vulnerable, particularly older family members and friends. Furthermore, the use of portable heaters is recommended, with the provision of correctly using them to avoid any hazards. "Do not use generators or grills inside," warns the advisory, highlighting the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning from improper usage of heating devices.

Apart from human concerns, the weather conditions anticipated, along with the wintry chill, will have clear skies persisting into M.L.King Day, with sunny conditions and a high near 41 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service. Wind chill values however may drop between 24 and 34, according to the weather service, the vulnerable populations including pets might be the ones to face the brunt of these conditions the most. As the week progresses, the forecast includes mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies, with slight chances of rain towards the end of the week.