Max Winds

The storm is revving down now, so we have a good idea of the max winds.  Here are the max winds  (in mph)for the past 24 hr (ending 5 PM)   Most locations got into the upper 20s to 30s (mph), with more exposed locations getting into the 40s.  Some very well exposed locations (particularly near the Sound) or on significant hills got into the 50s and low 60s. Lighter winds on the east side (farther away from low and influenced by low-level easterly conditions)

For the general region, winds were much stronger (60s) over NW Washington (where they had proximity to the low and overwater acceleration).  Also some 60s and 70s on the coast.

About 45,000 Seattle City Light customers lost power and about 175,000 Puget Power folks.

Announcement: Public Talk: Weather Forecasting: From Superstition to Supercomputers

I will be giving a talk on March 16th at 7:30 PM in Kane Hall on the UW campus on the history, science, and technology of weather forecasting as a fundraiser for KPLU. I will give you an insider's view of the amazing story of of weather forecasting's evolution from folk wisdom to a quantitative science using supercomputers. General admission tickets are $25.00, with higher priced reserved seating and VIP tickets (including dinner) available. If you are interested in purchasing tickets, you can sign up here