The National Weather Service is calling for very cold temperatures in the teens so get your house ready, drive carefully, look out for your pets, and the elderly.
COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM PST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Very cold temperatures as low as 15 to 20 degrees for Western Skagit County and the East Puget Sound Lowlands and as low as 20 to 25 degrees for the remaining areas.
* WHERE...Western Skagit County, Bellevue and Vicinity, East Puget Sound Lowlands, Everett and Vicinity, and Seattle and Vicinity.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure and will impact vulnerable populations such as the homeless, pets, and those without adequate access to heating.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.