Alaska avalanche claims 3 backcountry skiers amid dangerous conditions

Avalanche danger remains considerable at Turnagain Pass, where this avalanche occurred about 45 minutes south of Anchorage. Three backcountry skiers are believed to be buried in 40 to 100 feet of snow.

Sunnier, drier weather sticking around in Seattle

Drier and sunnier weather can be expected in the Seattle area on Wednesday afternoon to Thursday. Clouds roll in on Friday with showers holding off until next workweek.

Seattle weather: Chances of showers to decrease Wednesday
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Skies will dry out as the disturbance, and its associated cold front, exit western Washington during the day on Wednesday. By Wednesday night, skies will clear, allowing fog to form by Thursday morning.

Seattle weather: Drier skies, afternoon highs nearing 60

After a breezy and wet afternoon on Tuesday, skies will dry out as the disturbance, and its associated cold front, exit western Washington during the day on Wednesday. By Wednesday night, skies will clear, allowing fog to form by Thursday morning.

Cooler, wetter weather ahead in mid-March in Seattle

Temperatures this week in Seattle will range in the 50s, but cooler weather could make a comeback in the region for the middle part of March.

Wildfires ravage North Carolina, South Carolina
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Rare East Coast wildfires scorched thousands of acres in the Carolinas and Georgia as crews worked to get containment.

Seattle weather: Briefly breezy Tuesday afternoon
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There may be stray, weak thunderstorms over the coast. It could be briefly breezy Tuesday afternoon or evening.

Seattle weather: Cloudy morning, rainy afternoon
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FOX 13 Seattle weather anchor Stephen Kilbreath has your latest western Washington weather forecast.

Is Seattle prepared for 'the big one?' Experts weigh in

Many old structures in the Seattle area are susceptible to earthquake damage, including schools, apartments and offices.

Cloudy skies, showers continue in Seattle this week

After a false spring last week with highs in the 60s, the damp and dark weather returns to Seattle this week.

Seattle weather: Wet Monday morning, drier in the afternoon
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Monday morning could begin a little drippy for some backyards. Where showers develop tomorrow morning, the early commute could be a bit slippery. Drier (albeit cloudy) weather takes over Monday afternoon. 

4.5 magnitude earthquake hits near Friday Harbor, WA

Did you feel it? A reported 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Friday Harbor on Monday morning.

Cloudier, cooler and slightly wetter weather ahead for Seattle

After a blast of mild, spring-like weather around Western Washington to round out the month of February, cooler temperatures arrive on Sunday. Highs remain in the low 50s through next weekend. Temperatures for next week could wind up even cooler in the upper 40s!

Seattle Weather: cool temps & spotty showers
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FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Abby Acone has your Seattle weather outlook for Sunday and the week ahead!

Seattle Weather: A Return to Dripping Skies and More Normal Highs

After enjoying a few days of spring-like weather with sunnier, drier skies, a slight chance of showers returns to Western Washington beginning tomorrow.  Showers will generally be very light with amounts only totaling about .01-.15" over the next two days.