Update: West Seattle snow? Showers today, maybe heavier snow tomorrow

ORIGINAL 12:33 PM REPORT: The National Weather Service has us under a Winter Storm Watch as of midmorning (read it here), and weather analyst Cliff Mass is just out with his take, which begins ominously (or cheerily, if you are a snow fan): “Folks, this is serious.” Unsettled weather is continuing as we speak – watching Twitter, brief sleet/hail/snow-type showers have cropped up this past hour from Ballard to Silverdale – but the major snow threat kicks in tomorrow morning, according to the NWS. Updates to come!

1:37 PM UPDATE: A few flakes are flurrying here in Upper Fauntleroy at the moment. (And a few minutes later – it’s picking up a bit.)

bsmomma February 22, 2011 (12:44 pm)

Bring It On!!!!!!!!!!!

Hamilton February 22, 2011 (1:10 pm)

I agree. I’m ready for spring but could really use one last snow storm and a cozy day working from home. Snow! Snow! Snow!

ad February 22, 2011 (1:28 pm)

I’ll believe it when I see it. We’ve been teased with snow too many times this winter.

Hamilton February 22, 2011 (1:30 pm)

@ad – I agree, but I feel like if Cliff Mass says it is so, then it must be true! *fingers crossed*

Also, very light flakes falling downtown on the waterfront right now. And it is c-c-c-cold!

mrsB February 22, 2011 (1:42 pm)

A few flakes have snow have just started falling at Admiral and 53rd…

bsmomma February 22, 2011 (1:44 pm)

Flakes by Fauntleroy & California…….SNOW flakes. :)

Paula T February 22, 2011 (1:51 pm)

Light snow flakes now falling at 44th $ Charlestown.

Admiral Janeway February 22, 2011 (1:52 pm)

Snow flakes for a few minutes. Now sunshine.

Shannon February 22, 2011 (1:52 pm)

YAY!!! I want lots!! sorry but have to say it!!! let it snow! let it snow! let it snow! :)

Sue February 22, 2011 (1:55 pm)

Furious snow right now downtown (3rd & Seneca). Nothing sticking yet, but it looks very ominous.

Eric February 22, 2011 (1:55 pm)

Snowing in Arbor Heights. Lots of big flakes. Kids are happy…

JanS February 22, 2011 (1:57 pm)

sunshine in the Admiral District right now…..hmmm…

April February 22, 2011 (1:57 pm)

Looks like a blizzard downtown right now! But it’s not sticking. Lots of huge flakes flying around! Please tell me i’m not getting stuck down here again. Everyone, drive safe please!

Sue February 22, 2011 (2:09 pm)

The weather in downtown Seattle is experiencing some major mood swings. 5 min. ago, blizzard-like conditions. Now? Bright sun, blue skies and no snow. LOL!

Karen February 22, 2011 (2:12 pm)

Woo-Hoo!! Let it Snow!!! My dogs are dying for some serious snow to play in!!

datamuse February 22, 2011 (2:15 pm)

Can the serious accumulation hold off till I get home from Tacoma, pretty please?

Mack February 22, 2011 (2:25 pm)

Will the gas stations jack up their pump prices to take advantage of the panic? Oh wait, they already have.

April February 22, 2011 (2:37 pm)

Did you blink and miss the big snow storm of 2011? ;-)

datamuse February 22, 2011 (2:40 pm)

I just don’t wanna be maneuvering around stuck buses and jackknifed semis for upwards of four hours again.

Kirsten February 22, 2011 (3:08 pm)

HUGE flakes in The Junction.

Norma Berube-Adler February 22, 2011 (3:16 pm)

Just want everyone to arrive home safely & that goes for my hubby who will be traveling from Seattle to Lakewood for the next 2 1/2 weeks. I might have to keep him home from school tomorrow, oh I mean work.