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.

Seattle weather: Mostly sunny, chilly temperatures for Tuesday
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The temperatures on the coast will be the warmest in the mid 40s, and further inland it will be in the lower 40s, with the upper 30s in the foothills communities.

Seattle CEO's unique way to raise awareness about homelessness crisis

As nightly temperatures in western Washington dip below freezing this week, the CEO of Bread of Life is embarking on a unique, livestreamed awareness campaign.

New concern for LA fires, residents in poor air quality
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As shifting Santa Ana winds fuel phases of danger and relief, crews are not only assessing fire damage to property, but health impacts to citizens in the area after weeks of poor air quality.

Cold stretch in Seattle with wet weather to return

Grab the scarf, gloves and beanie because cold weather is expected to linger in Seattle for much of this upcoming week!

Seattle weather: icy, slick spots for Monday morning
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Watch for icy and slick spots early in the morning. Widespread frost is expected well into the late morning hours until we can get the sun angle high enough to thaw us out.

Overnight emergency shelters open across western Washington

With overnight lows plunging this weekend and into next week, many overnight emergency shelters are opening. We spoke with organizers and people using the services.