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Heavy Snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies; Wintry Mix in the Northeast; High Winds in Southern California

Two more cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with heavy mountain snow continuing across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain across the Northeast U.S. today. High winds could blow down trees and power lines in the mountains of southern California this evening through Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA)

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

Mostly Cloudy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer 29.69 in (1005.42 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 07 Jan 03:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Federal Way WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind around 8 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Federal Way WA
 47.33°N 122.33°W (Elev. 390 ft)
Last Update:
1:25 pm PST Jan 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PST Jan 7, 2026-6pm PST Jan 14, 2026
 
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