Cold, sunny weather continues in western WA

Seattle may see the faintest chance for a stray shower on Thursday, but that aside, the long, dry January continues.

Dry and sunny weather continues
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Ilona McCauley has your 7-day forecast.

20,000 ordered to evacuate due to California wildfire
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The Hughes Fire broke out in Southern California this morning, and has exploded in size in just a matter of hours. 20,000 people have been ordered to leave their homes.

Snow in Florida: NOAA satellite shows historic winter storm, US snowfall from space

As the historic winter storm that traveled across the southern U.S. heads east, it's leaving snowfall from Texas to North Carolina. This image was captured by a NOAA satellite showing several inches of snow left on the ground. 

Environmental experts worried about sea levels rising

Climate experts are worried about the danger that sea level rise poses across Western Washington.

Watch live: Hughes Fire erupts in Los Angeles County

Firefighters in Southern California are once again battling a wildfire, this time in Castaic in Los Angeles County, north of Los Angeles itself. Evacuation orders have been issued for the surrounding areas.

Remarkably long stretch of dry weather in Seattle for January

Our exceptionally long stretch of dry weather continues this week in Seattle. There may be a light shower Thursday evening, but most backyards will be absolutely dry.

New wildfires spark in San Diego, CA: Wednesday update
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While residents in Los Angeles County remain on high alert, new wildfires are breaking out in San Diego, California.

Florida sees heaviest snowfall in state's history as winter storm slams South

The heaviest snowfall in the Sunshine State occurred around Pensacola, where spotters reported measuring amounts of 5-12 inches through Tuesday evening.

Seattle weather: Freezing nights continue this week

Cold air continues to settle into Western Washington, keeping overnight lows below freezing. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect to our south, stretching from about Kelso to the Washington/Oregon border.  With the freezing temperatures tonight, be sure your plants, pipes, pets and people are prepared. 

Washington's lack of rain in January could spell danger for wildfire season

This January is one of the driest on record in Washington, and experts explain what the impacts of the lack of rain could mean for the upcoming fire season.

Snow blankets New Orleans, shattering record set in 1963

The scene along Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans on Tuesday was surreal. Palm trees swayed in the wind amid falling snow and near-blizzard conditions, with wind gusts exceeding 45 mph.

Snow falls in Florida Panhandle, prompting closure of I-10

Record-breaking snow accumulation was reported across the Florida Panhandle and prompted the Florida Highway Patrol to shut down some major roadways by early Tuesday evening.

This could be Seattle's third-driest January on record

This stretch of dry weather is uncommon for January, which is usually one of our wettest months of the year.

First-ever blizzard warning issued along Gulf Coast

The National Weather Service office in Lake Charles, Louisiana, said the winter storm has been producing blizzard conditions across southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana.