Record Breaking Cold Through the Weekend

Much of Western Washington has now been below freezing for more than 24 hours.  A new record low was set in Bellingham this morning as temperatures plunged to 3 degrees, beating the old record by 1 degree set back in 1950.  Many other spots saw record low maximum temperatures today.

Seattle weather: Puget Sound area could see the coldest morning in decades Saturday
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Ilona McCauley has your Western Washington forecast. Extremely cold temperatures will stick around through the weekend with overnight lows in the teens and daytime highs in the mid 20s.

The Buffalo Bills will pay you to clear snow before Sunday's game

With 6 to 12 inches of snow in the forecast this weekend, the Buffalo Bills need extra hands to help clear Highmark Stadium before the Wild Card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

7 Ps of cold weather safety

Snow, ice, sleet and other types of winter weather may be in the forecast. Here are several tips to follow to prepare for the cold winter.

Winter weather: How to protect your pets from the cold, keep them safe

As the winter chills approach and Jack Frost begins nipping at your nose, your pets have their own challenges staying safe and warm.

What makes a blizzard different from an ordinary snowstorm?

There are three criteria a snow storm must reach to become an official blizzard, and the amount of snowfall isn't one of them.

How cold will temperatures get for NFL wild card game in Kansas City?

Cold air from the Arctic will be blasting its way into the Lower 48 starting Thursday and filtering into the central U.S. through early next week.

Tracking winter conditions, freezing temperatures
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Bitter temperatures prompt opening of cold weather shelters in Lynnwood & Snohomish County

With the snow coming down in Snohomish County on Thursday and the temperatures dropping, volunteers prepared and opened emergency shelters for those in need across the county.  

Firefighters in Snohomish County offer tips for warmth and safety during winter weather

Temperatures are dropping to frigid lows in western Washington this weekend. First responders and local groups are working to ensure people are indoors and safe in the winter conditions.

Freezing week ahead of us
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Ilona McCauley is tracking freezing temperatures for at least the next seven days!

Seattle weather: Coldest temps in over a decade possible in Western Washington

Light wintry mixed showers will continue to fall around the Puget Sound area Thursday afternoon, with a very cold dry air mass pushing into the area by Thursday evening.

Mixed rain & snow showers possible Thursday
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A Winter Storm Warning goes into effect early Thursday morning as heavy snow and wind gusts up to 45mph are expected.

Seattle Weather: Mixed rain & snow showers possible Thursday

Mixed rain and snow showers possible Thursday. A Winter Storm Warning for the Cascades. Colder air moves in Thursday evening.