Weather Forecast

Western Washington stays dry with a mix of sun and clouds this week, though thunderstorms could hit the Northern Cascades Wednesday.

Winds began to shift to the west, allowing for a stronger onshore flow. Marine clouds will increase early Saturday morning, but are forecast to clear by the afternoon with sunnier skies for much of the day.

Wildfire smoke is clearing across western Washington Friday as onshore winds bring improving air quality.

Smoke is making its way out of western Washington Friday thanks to westerly winds. Those winds as a part of onshore flow, will push the smoke east, providing relief for some parts of the state.

The good news will arrive on Friday, as much of the wildfire smoke will be pushed east of Western Washington, leading to significantly improved air quality.

The Heat Advisory remains in effect for western Washington through 10pm Thursday.

Relief is in sight from the smoky conditions in Western Washington, but Thursday will remain hot and hazy. 

An Air Quality Alert remains in effect through Thursday evening, as western Washington could see air quality drop to “unhealthy."

Wildfire smoke will continue to move into Western Washington through at least Wednesday as temperatures climb.

An Air Quality Alert will be in effect through Wednesday evening for unhealthy air for sensitive groups in parts of western Washington.