Frost Advisory Issued for Olympia, Chehalis as First Fall Frost Hits Western Washington
A frost advisory was issued for Olympia, Chehalis, and areas up to the Canadian border on Tuesday morning between 2 and 8 AM. This follows the first frost of the year in Western Washington, with temperatures dropping to the low 30s. Seattle, however, was spared due to its proximity to water.
The National Weather Service (NWS) Seattle issued the frost advisory for the inner lowlands of Western Washington, including Olympia and Chehalis. The advisory warned of potential damage to sensitive vegetation and unprotected outdoor plumbing. Earlier this week, much of Western Washington experienced its first frost of the year, with temperatures dropping to the low 30s. While Seattle did not experience frost due to its proximity to water, other areas saw frost on porches and vegetation. Looking ahead, a stronger weather system over the weekend may bring widespread rain to Western Washington, with much of the region expecting rain showers on Saturday and up to an inch of rain by Sunday. Additionally, Seattle can expect light showers on Thursday and Friday, with a second frost expected on Wednesday morning.
The frost advisory for Olympia, Chehalis, and areas up to the Canadian border has ended, with no further frost expected until Wednesday morning. The region can expect rain over the weekend, with up to an inch of rain by Sunday. Residents are advised to take precautions to protect sensitive vegetation and outdoor plumbing during cold snaps.
