Western Washington’s snow last weekend was rare.
“We’ve only seen snow before the first week of November is over four times, and that includes this recent spout,” said KING 5 meteorologist Ben Dery.
But KING 5 meteorologist Rich Marriott warns that doesn’t necessarily mean a snowy winter.
“(The recent snow) is unusual, but it’s a flash in the pan,” said Marriott.
He added it’s a La Nina season expected.
“It really increases when we reach the middle part of November through April,” he said. “With a La Nina, it should be above normal precipitation and below normal temperatures, which means lowland snow is more likely.
“But again that’s a bunch of details coming together. I would say it’s harmonic convergence to get everything to come together and make it snow.”