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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

SEATTLE WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE (SEAW1)

Lat: 47.68528°NLon: 122.25111°WElev: 29.0ft.

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 28 Jan 06:30 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Kirkland WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain, mainly after noon. High near 50. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 46. South southeast wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 52. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 46. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. High near 53. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, mainly after noon. High near 50. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 46. South southeast wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 52. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 46. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 53. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kirkland WA
 47.69°N 122.19°W (Elev. 200 ft)
Last Update:
7:01 am PST Jan 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am PST Jan 28, 2026-6pm PST Feb 3, 2026
 
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