Seattle weather: Much-needed snow to hit WA mountains

Drier skies by this weekend and into early next week with highs warming into the low and mid 50s.

Hurricane Melissa ties record for strongest storm in Atlantic history

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has concluded that Hurricane Melissa was stronger than initially recorded, tying it for the most intense hurricane ever observed in the Atlantic basin by wind speed.

Seattle weather: Few passing showers for Wednesday
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Wednesday we will see a few passing showers, mainly to the north with more snow in the cascades. There will be a mix of sun and clouds for the south sound, along with breezy winds on Wednesday.

Seattle weather: The countdown to 7PM sunsets

On and off showers possible through Friday with additional chances for snow in the mountains. Drier with chilly mornings this weekend. Afternoon highs near the mid and upper 50s by next Tuesday.

Seattle weather: Tuesday to start with morning clouds
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Temperatures Tuesday will be below average, reaching the mid 40s with mostly cloudy skies. You can't rule out a sunbreak for the north sound or a shower to the south, but it will be a relatively calm day. 

3.0 magnitude earthquake felt in Snohomish County, WA

Did you feel it? A 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck Snohomish County Tuesday morning and was felt in King and Pierce counties.

Seattle weather: Fresh powder on area ski slopes

On and off showers possible throughout the week with additional snow chances in the mountains. Drier skies by the weekend with frosty mornings, especially Sunday morning.

Seattle weather: Monday morning rain, slightly drier afternoon
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The rain may be heavy at times, especially early Monday morning. A slightly drier afternoon is forecast for the area on Monday before more moisture moves in from the south on Tuesday.

Seattle weather: Morning rain and mountain snow

Mountain snow will be picking up during the overnight hours Sunday into early Monday.  The snow will be a welcome sight in area resorts which have been struggling this winter.  Be sure to keep an eye on pass conditions as driving will be difficult until snow eases some Monday afternoon. 

Millions under blizzard warnings as 'historic' storm shuts down NYC, Boston
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A massive nor’easter and "bomb cyclone" is paralyzing the East Coast, with blizzard warnings in effect for more than 40 million people from Maryland to Maine. New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia are bracing for up to 2 feet of snow and 70 mph wind gusts, prompting mandatory travel bans, the activation of the National Guard, and more than 11,000 flight cancellations through Tuesday.

Seattle weather: Rain, mountain snow and breezes

Today we were forecasting highs in the upper 40s to the low 50s with mostly cloudy skies and a few sunbreaks mixed in. At times, rain was heavy, and other moments delivered quick glimpses of sunshine.

Seattle weather: Breezy, wet end to weekend

A deep low in the Pacific will force a series of fronts through the region.  The first brought rain to the area on Saturday, with the second quickly on its heels arriving early Sunday.