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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA)

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

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed NNE 11 MPH
Barometer 30.43 in (1030.48 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 16 Jan 03:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Des Moines WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 39. North wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 51. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 37 °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 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North wind around 8 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 39. North wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 51. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Des Moines WA
 47.38°N 122.41°W (Elev. 351 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 am PST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 16, 2026-6pm PST Jan 22, 2026
 
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