Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the central and southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA)

Lat: 47.44472°NLon: 122.31361°WElev: 427.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

57°F

14°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed SW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.48 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Apr 01:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Federal Way WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 48. Southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly before 11am.  High near 55. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 48. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly before 11am. High near 55. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Federal Way WA
 47.29°N 122.29°W (Elev. 400 ft)
11:26 am PDT Apr 21, 2026
1pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 27, 2026
 
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