Community Environment
More snow, frigid low temperatures possible this weekend
After a dusting of snow Wednesday night and low temperatures in the 20s Thursday night, Gig Harbor could see more of the white stuff over the weekend.
According to the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) outlook for March, it looks like temperatures will be below normal for the entire state. “The three-month outlook for spring (March through May) calls for increased chances of below normal temperatures statewide.”
Tracks in the snow on Cushman Trail on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2023. Julie Warrick Ammann
More immediately, the National Weather Service forecasts new snow accumulation of less than a half-inch for the Gig Harbore area on both Saturday and Sunday evenings (Feb. 25 and 26). Meteorologists expect low temperatures in the low 30s both nights.
To stay up to date on weather and road alerts visit the Pierce County Alerts and Notifications.
As temperatures drop and wind chills are predicted to reach the teens in certain areas, warming shelters have been established in the Puget Sound region. In Gig Harbor and the Key Peninsula, contact:
- Chapel Hill Church, 7700 Skansie Ave NW, (253) 851-7779. Enter at Door “D” and follow the signs. Friday, Feb. 24: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Waypoint Church North, 12719 134th Avenue NW, (253) 853-7878. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to – 3 p.m.
- Key Peninsula Civic Center, 17010 S Vaughn Rd NW, (253) 884-3456. Daily, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
For additional support contact or assistance with temporary housing contact:
- Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Food Bank and Community Center Financial Aid, 253-851-8800
- Catholic Community Services Pierce County, (253) 383-3697 or toll free (800) 372-3697
- St. Vincent de Paul Pierce County, (253) 474-0519
Snow blankets the downtown Gig Harbor waterfront on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Julie Warrick Ammann