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Northwest Snow Map

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Last update: October 26, 2009 - 7:25 AM

A potent storm system pushing a cold front across the Northwest is spreading locally heavy rain through lower elevations. Rain in the Cascades will change to heavy snow as snow levels plunge this afternoon into this evening. Rain and mountain snow will expand across the northern Rockies as well today into tonight.

At major pass level in the Cascades, including the heavily used Snoqualmie Pass through I-90 in Washington, 1-3 inches of snow could accumulate. Higher elevations, mainly above 5,000 feet, will likely have 3-6 inches of snow, with a few areas receiving up to a foot.

The mountains of western Montana, Idaho, and northwestern Wyoming will have 3-6 inches of snow. A few of the highest elevations will have up to a foot of snow (as indicated on the snow map above).

On top of roadways becoming slick and dangerous by tonight and Tuesday morning, high winds will create dangerously low visibility in blowing snow.

Story By AccuWeather.com Meteorologist Meghan Evans.

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