The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Monday night into Tuesday morning Feb. 28 calling for more snow. After a nightmare commute home on Monday afternoon complicated by an overturned gas filled tanker truck on I-5 which led to a city wide traffic snarl a powerful burst of thunder snow made conditions even worse just as the commute began. THe morning may bring new challenges.

Here's the forecast:

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY...

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...1-3 inches possible tonight. The heaviest accumulations will likely be above 300 feet in elevation or under intense showers. Locations near the water will generally see very light accumulations as snow will be mixed with rain.

* SNOW LEVEL...Snow levels will be generally around 300 feet. In heavier snow showers, the snow level will briefly drop as low as sea level.

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS...Seattle metro area and north through the Everett area. Eastside communities. Greatest impacts above 300 feet elevation.

* TIMING...Snow showers will continue off and on through the evening hours.

* MAIN IMPACT...Snow and slush covered and slippery roads and sidewalks creating hazardous driving conditions. Overnight snowfall could impact the morning commute. Stay informed and be prepared for potential delays.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.