Seattle weather: Dry weekend ahead with sunbreaks

After a rather dark and gloomy start to December, we're forecasting a quiet stretch of weather Friday into the weekend. Today, we're monitoring isolated to scattered showers.

White Christmas chances dwindling as only 18% of US is snow-covered with no cold air in sight

There are no signs of any arctic air masses invading the country until at least January, resulting in a considerable shortage of snow in many major cities across the nation.

Seattle weather: Quick shot of lowland rain on Thursday

Rain is forecast to move onshore by late tonight near the coast, then push through Western Washington overnight tonight and early tomorrow morning. Mainly dry conditions are forecast for the rest of Thursday afternoon.

Rainy Thursday, cloudy and dry into the weekend
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Claire Anderson is tracking a mostly dry, cloudy weekend in store for us!

Seattle weather: Mostly dry Wednesday with rain returning Thursday

After a foggy and frosty start to the day, we're forecasting cloudy skies and mostly dry weather. A little lowland rain and minimal mountain snow make a brief appearance overnight and Thursday morning.

Showers return Wednesday, drying out into the weekend
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Claire Anderson is tracking a return of rain to our area. It was nice while it lasted!

Next wet system arrives late Wednesday night

Dry weather will continue through Wednesday with some sunshine in the mix today for Western Washington.

White Christmas chances dwindling as December warmth expected to dominate US weather

So far, the beginning of meteorological winter, which runs from Dec. 1 to Feb. 29, has been mild. Right now, there are no indications of arctic air invading the country, the FOX Forecast Center said. This situation has resulted in a substantial lack of snow for many major cities nationwide.

Calm and cloudy Tuesday
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Claire Anderson is tracking a mostly dry weekend ahead.

Staying dry until Wednesday night in the Puget Sound area

A ridge of high pressure will build into the area over the next couple of days, bringing drier conditions and even a little bit of sunshine.

Record heat turning 'Ice Castles' showcase into puddles across Plains, Midwest and soon Northeast

Temperatures are 20-30 degrees above average for this time of year. The heat pushed opening back weeks for Utah and Minnesota parks. The entire warm pocket pushes east for the weekend.

Seattle weather: Fewer showers Sunday with brighter moments ahead

After another soaking day Saturday, far fewer showers are on tap for today. Monday will be drier (but still cloudy).

Skiers and boarders greeted by heavy snow during Snoqualmie Pass' opening day

The Summit at Snoqualmie is officially open to skiers and riders. Saturday morning, chairs began spinning for the first time in the 2023-2024 winter season. 

More cloudy, rainy days through the next week
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone is tracking another doozy of a week?be prepared for more clouds and rain!