The weather, currently. This weekend, the city is going to start warming up again. Friday will remain in the high-60s, with some rays of sun breaking through a layer of scattered clouds. But by Saturday, the clouds will clear out and temperatures will climb up into the 70s and stay
The weather, currently. Don’t stow your dreary weather clothes just yet. Thursday will be about as cool as Wednesday was—in the high-60s. For the most part it will be dry, but some rain could fall in the morning. Clouds will obscure the sky until the afternoon, after which
The weather, currently. Wednesday will bring a much-needed break from the warm and dry weather. Rain could begin falling late Tuesday night. By the time you wake the next morning, it’s likely that puddles will be accumulating outside. You can finally wear your best Pacific Northwesterner fashion: a rain
The weather, currently. The Bolt Creek Fire refuses to quit, which means that bouts of smoke continue to blow into Seattle. Our unseasonably warm and dry weather is feeding the flames. One of my favorite parts of fall is sleeping with the windows open, but after waking up to the
The weather, currently. Monday morning will be breezy and a crisp 55°F. By the afternoon it will feel a lot like summer, with the warmest temperatures of the week, in the high-70s. Wear something light and keep sunglasses on you, as the sun will shine directly from an almost
The weather, currently. On Thursday the sun will be directly above the equator—the equinox that marks the start of astronomical autumn. From here on out, we can expect the length of daylight hours to shrink and night to fall earlier. As if to celebrate the event, temperatures on Thursday
The weather, currently. Shifting winds have been blowing smoke from the Bolt Creek Fire into Seattle in hours-long intervals for several days. Continue to keep an eye on air quality maps for at least a couple more days, until the fire is fully contained. Open windows and step outside when
The weather, currently. Deciding what to wear this time of the year feels impossible. You’ll likely have ice cube hands in the morning with temperatures in the low-50s, but a knit sweater will be overkill by early afternoon, when temperatures climb to the 70s. Layers are your friend on
The weather, currently. I am so pleased to finally be able to report that the wildfire smoke has diminished and our city’s air is comfortable to breathe. As if to celebrate, the sun will shine brightly on Monday. A light wind will make highs around 73°F feel slightly
The weather, currently. There’s a decent chance that we will get doused with rain on Friday while some gentle winds stir the trees. As this system moves through the city, it could also push out some of the smoke pollution, getting us closer to that coveted green zone on
The weather, currently. When you wake on Thursday to haze out your window, don’t be alarmed — it’s fog, not smoke. Though the air quality is still lingering in the moderate zone, stubbornly refusing to improve, it’s at least not expected to worsen over the next couple of
The weather, currently. Wednesday will feel much like Tuesday, with murky gray morning skies turning blue by the afternoon. The temperature will climb from around 60°F to a high of 70°F. Though Seattle is expected to stay dry, rain northeast of the city is helping tamp down some
The weather, currently. Firefighters in Eastern Washington have a good handle on fires there. Now resources are being directed toward fires west of the mountains that have continued growing and casting an orange filter over the sun. The good news is that rain and cool temperatures this week are expected
The weather, currently. You should soon be able to cure whatever cabin fever you caught while being trapped inside by the smoke all weekend. Most of the haze is expected to be gone by Monday, and whatever is leftover will clear out by midweek. The weather this week will be
The weather, currently. I hope you enjoyed a little taste of fall. This weekend we’re plunging back into wildfire season. Beginning on Friday, winds could tug wildfire smoke over the Cascades from eastern Washington and Oregon to cast a sepia filter on our city. In addition, vegetation in Seattle
The weather, currently. In a surefire sign that we’re entering a new season, Thursday’s high temperature is expected to be 68°F—drastically different than the highs in the 90s we saw just a couple of weeks ago. The air will feel dry and breezy, and the sun
The weather, currently. Is it just me or did fall begin overnight during the long weekend? It felt like someone flipped a switch. I woke up on Saturday and the rain was drizzling, the air smelled crisp, and a hot beverage appeared in my hand as if my magic. (Okay,
The weather, currently. As we enter Labor Day weekend, much of the Western U.S. is blanketed in heat. California, in particular, is facing record-breaking temperatures, drought, and potential blackouts. Parts of Nevada, Idaho and Utah will also bake in the sun. Here in Seattle, it’s warm, but not
The weather, currently. Another warm day, bordering on hot, is coming up on Thursday. I’m enjoying the sun from my folding chair in the woods as I write this report on a camping trip. That’s called shoe-leather reporting. The sun is dripping from the trees, creating puddles of
The weather, currently. An unusual combination of high heat and rain could show up on Wednesday. Temperatures will reach into the mid-80s, and possibly into the 90s in surrounding areas, prompting a heat advisory around the Puget Sound. There’s a small chance that rain could begin sprinkling down in
The weather, currently. Things are heating up just slightly. On Tuesday, the temperature could cross over 80°F. Otherwise, it will be much of the same: sun, a few clouds, light breezes. It’s late summer bliss. With warmer temperatures pushed later into the summer this year, so is the
The weather, currently. A perfect, gorgeous, don’t-wanna-work kind of day is in store for Seattle on Monday. With ocean blue skies sprinkled with clouds and temperatures in the high-70s, it’s a great day to bike to work or have a picnic lunch. You’ll be comfortable in your
The weather, currently. Now that the heatwave is over, get ready to soak up a nice, cool weekend. Friday morning will be crisp and breezy with some clouds overhead—a good chance for a coffee walk. The temperature will reach the mid-70s in the afternoon. At around midnight, rain could
The weather, currently. Thursday is the last day in this stretch of heat. One more day of sitting on the very edge of your bus seat so your legs don’t stick (if you know, you know). One more day of setting your alarm for early in the morning to
The weather, currently. Another summer week, another heat advisory. This time the advisory is taking hold on Wednesday and is projected to stretch through Friday, with temperatures in the 80s and possibly reaching into the 90s. As summer winds down, it can be easy to get complacent with the heat.
The weather, currently. This weekend is going to be about ten degrees cooler, and you know what? We’ve earned it. After nearly melting into a puddle during the past couple of days, we can look forward to not sweating all of the time. We will wake up on Friday
The weather, currently. What’s that sound? Oh, it’s just the five fans I have blowing directly on me as I write this. The heat advisory continues today in Seattle and throughout the Puget Sound area. Fortunately, Thursday morning could offer a bit of reprieve with some light winds
The weather, currently. A pattern seems to be emerging this summer in Seattle: we get one, maybe two, days of goldilocks weather with blue skies and temperatures in the 70s before uncomfortable heat blankets the city again. I hope you’ve enjoyed moderate temperatures so far this week because a
The weather, currently. The warm and sunny days will continue on Tuesday. The morning will be gray with some fog—be careful if you’re driving. By around noon, a few clouds will remain in the sky but it will mostly be sunny and blue. Temperatures could reach as high
The weather, currently. We are in store for a gorgeous, perfect Seattle summer weekend. The sun will be hot, but gentle breezes will make the air feel cool and comfortable. Friday will reach the high-80s, and the rest of the weekend will have highs in the mid-80s. With Seafair over,
The weather, currently. After Wednesday’s thunder, we’re returning to much calmer weather on Thursday. It should be sunny and dry, with a smattering of clouds. The temperature could climb up to around 78°F after 6 pm. Take your lunch outside, and consider going for an afternoon walk.
The weather, currently. The Blue Angels have left town, and anxious dogs across the city are rejoicing. But the sun is going to stick around for a couple more days — Monday should be much like the weekend, bright and in the mid-80s. A western Washington heat advisory that began on
The weather, currently. The sun is returning on Friday to kick off a comfortably warm and dry weekend. You might need a light jacket to keep warm on Friday morning when temperatures could be in the 50s. But they will reach the low-70s by the afternoon. Saturday and Sunday will
The weather, currently. Did you spend last week’s heatwave pleading with the cloudless sky for rain? Maybe that was just me. On Thursday, this wish will be granted. Some drizzle will begin falling overnight and could continue on and off until around noon on Thursday. The afternoon will be
The weather, currently. Wednesday will continue to offer cool relief. The sun will rise behind a few clouds, then the sky will grow increasingly gray throughout the morning. Temperatures will climb from the high-50s in the morning to a high around 77°F by late afternoon. Though temperatures have dropped
The weather, currently. Tuesday will have a high of 77°F. That’s not a typo—just two days after a stretch of days in the 90s that felt like it would never end, we’re dropping back down to textbook Seattle summer weather (assuming the textbook was written before
The weather, currently. The past week has been rough, but relief is rolling in on Monday in the form of cooler temperatures. You can put your ice packs away and cook something on the stove without worrying too much about heating up the kitchen. I’m looking forward to sleeping
The weather, currently. Although the heatwave was initially expected to end on Friday, it is probably going to stick around for another day or two, giving us a hot weekend. Continue to hydrate, stay in the shade, let cool air into your home in the morning and avoid cooking if
The weather, currently. The heat is now combining with smoke drifting in from California’s wildfires to make an ugly cocktail that we are, unfortunately, used to after the past couple of years. Air quality is expected to be moderate, meaning that there are enough tiny particles of pollution in
The weather, currently. The good news is that we’re about halfway through this heatwave, with only a couple more days to endure. The bad news is that it might still get hot enough to break records: Seattle’s hottest recorded temperature for July 27 is 95°F. Here’s
The weather, currently. A stretch of hot weather will roll in on Tuesday, and stick around until Friday. With temperatures reaching up to the mid-90s, this is a good time to plan ahead for how you will stay cool. Fortunately for people without air conditioning, temperatures are expected to drop
The weather, currently. Here’s my performance review for Seattle’s summer so far: excellent, zero notes, keep up the good work. I’m loving the relatively cool temperatures and the nighttime sprinkles every couple of weeks. I could do without all the bug clouds at eye level, but hey—
The weather, currently. Get ready for a goldilocks weekend. Warm, but not too hot. Sunny, but with a few clouds. Friday will be mostly cloudy and cool, hovering around 60°F, for much of the day. In the afternoon, most of the clouds will clear out and the temperature will
Get ready for another warm one. Thursday will be much like Wednesday—sunny and cool in the morning climbing to the high-70s by late afternoon. Throw open your windows to let in the morning breeze and pull shades down over southwest-facing windows early in the afternoon to keep the sun
The weather, currently. We have another sunny day ahead on Wednesday. It’s the kind of day that makes me want to kick back in a hammock with iced tea and a book. Instead, I’ll be at my desk, working. When you’re getting ready for the day, do
The weather, currently. The water on the ground from Monday morning’s drizzle won’t last long, because sunny, warm weather is returning on Tuesday. The day will begin with temperatures in the high-50s, rising rapidly around noon to reach the low-70s by 2 pm. It could reach 79°F
The weather, currently. We’re in store for a warm and sunny week in Seattle, but it will start out slightly cooler. Monday will be cloudy and breezy most of the day. You’ll want to wear a light coat on your way to work to keep warm, but don’
The weather, currently. A slightly cooler weekend is coming, and we might even see some rain. On Friday morning, we’ll wake up to gray, cloudy skies that will clear up gradually. By noon, it should be partly sunny and cool. The temperature will climb to 75°F by the
The weather, currently. July is breaking Seattle’s recent trend by being dry and slightly warmer than average. The mountain is out and set against a cerulean background. Thursday will be no different. The sun will rise Thursday morning over clear skies. You may see a cloud or two at
The weather, currently. Who else has felt like they’ve been melting during the past couple of days? Warmer temperatures make me lethargic, but I’m trying to get outside for long walks—even if that means packing along water and constantly stumbling into bug clouds that seem to be
The weather, currently. We will wake up Tuesday morning to patchy fog. If you’re driving to work, take it slow and be alert in case you drive into a sudden fog cloud. It should clear up by mid-morning as temperatures begin to climb quickly from the low-60s to the
The weather, currently. For those of us acclimated to a cool and breezy Seattle, Monday could feel like a scorcher by day’s end. The morning will begin cool and comfortable, as usual, with blue skies and gentle gusts. If you’re prone to overheating, go outside as early as
The weather, currently. If you like a breezy, sunny day in the mid-70s, then you’re going to love this weekend. Friday will begin gray and cool, but the clouds will gradually clear out to give us a mostly sunny afternoon. The temperature will reach a high of 74°F
The weather, currently. So far this week, the rain has been watering my garden while I sleep and holding off long enough during the day to allow dry, yet muggy, walks through my neighborhood. Thursday should continue in this pattern. Showers are possible before sunrise, and we could be sprinkled
The weather, currently. After a surprisingly sunny holiday, is Seattle’s summer finally here? It looks like it. We have a relatively warm and dry few days ahead. On Wednesday morning, you might step outside to find the ground still damp from overnight rain. When you look up to find
