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Heavy Snow in the Northwest; Wintry Mix from the Great Lakes to Northeast

Two cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with the main impact being heavy mountain snow across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes today then the Northeast U.S. tonight into Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Boeing Field - King County International Airport (KBFI)

Lat: 47.54548°NLon: 122.3147°WElev: 20.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 16 MPH
Barometer 29.69 in (1005.42 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 06 Jan 04:50 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Downtown Seattle WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly between 9pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly before 2pm. High near 43. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely before 4am, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

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

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

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

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly between 9pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly before 2pm. High near 43. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
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 51.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Downtown Seattle WA
 47.61°N 122.32°W (Elev. 240 ft)
Last Update:
3:09 pm PST Jan 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 6, 2026-6pm PST Jan 13, 2026
 
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