Snow May Produce Poor Travel Conditions in the North-Central U.S. and East Coast

A strong cold front sweeping across the Northern Plains may bring snow showers and snow squalls from eastern Montana to north-central Nebraska, with blizzard conditions possible in eastern North Dakota and northwestern Montana. Heavy snow is expected to persist downwind of the Great Lakes. Snow showers will spread up the East Coast across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast coasts. Read More >

Current conditions at

Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA)

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

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed NNW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.3 in (1026.08 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 18 Jan 05:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Des Moines WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of dense fog after 4am.  Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Areas
    Dense Fog

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Areas of dense fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Light north wind.

    High: 48 °F

    Areas Dense
    Fog then
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Areas of dense fog after 4am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Areas
    Dense Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Areas of dense fog before 10am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 48. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Areas Dense
    Fog then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Areas of dense fog after 5am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Areas
    Dense Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Areas of dense fog before 10am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Areas Dense
    Fog then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Areas of dense fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
M.L.King Day
Areas of dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Light north wind.
Monday Night
Areas of dense fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Areas of dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 48. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Areas of dense fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Light northeast wind.
Wednesday
Areas of dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Des Moines WA
 47.38°N 122.41°W (Elev. 351 ft)
1:26 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
5pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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