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Beginning today, a series of storms could affect much of the Northwest through the weekend and into next week.
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for much of the Olympic Peninula and the Cascade Range until 4 p.m. today.
A second storm system is expected to move from the ocean early Christmas morning.
The Seattle/Tacoma office of the NWS forecasts that snow is likely on Christmas Day, Christmas night and into Sunday.
While little accumulation is forecast in Shelton, the NWS area forecast discussion says that snow levels could drop to as low as 500 feet Saturday night.
Overnight lows over the weekend and into next week are expected to be in the low 20s.
Those traveling for the holidays and returning home should check the weather forecast, both at home and at their destination.
As of 10 a.m. Wednesday, the NWS forecasts a high of 37 with a 70 percent chance of rain and snow showers on Christmas Day. Saturday night’s low is expected to be 27 degrees, with a high of 34 forecast for Sunday.
Shelton-Mason County Journal & Belfair Herald
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