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Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Current conditions at

Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA)

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

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed N 11 MPH
Barometer 30.53 in (1033.86 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 15 Jan 03:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Federal Way WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 50. North wind around 8 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North northeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 52. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Light northeast wind.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 50. North wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North northeast wind around 8 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 52. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Light northeast wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Patchy fog before 1am, then patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Federal Way WA
 47.33°N 122.33°W (Elev. 390 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 am PST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Jan 15, 2026-6pm PST Jan 21, 2026
 
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