Seattle Weather: Passing showers on Super Bowl Sunday

Well it all comes down to this…Super Bowl Sunday! The weather in Santa Clara at Levi's Stadium is looking great! Folks will wake up to some fog and drizzle, but it will clear out in time for the big game.  Skies will be partly cloudy with mild temperatures near 70 degrees. GO HAWKS!!!

Quieter weather for Super Bowl Sunday in Seattle

On Saturday, we tracked a weak atmospheric river in Seattle. This particular type of atmospheric river is sometimes referred to as a ‘Pineapple Express.' This means it taps into tropical moisture near the Hawaiian Islands. 

Atmospheric river in Seattle for Super Bowl weekend

Hope you enjoyed the spring-like weather this week, because an atmospheric river is cruising through the Seattle area on Saturday, just in time to soak your Super Bowl celebrations!

Atmospheric river hits Seattle for Super Bowl weekend
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Spring-like weather comes to an end on Friday as rain makes its way into the Puget Sound area for Super Bowl weekend.

April-like weather in Seattle on Thursday

Sunshine increases this afternoon with April-like temperatures climbing into the upper 50s to low 60s around Puget Sound.

Worst snowpack in decades puts WA ski season in jeopardy

Washington ski resorts are facing one of the worst snowpack years in decades, leaving slopes closed and skiers questioning whether the season is already over.

Wildfire smoke pollution linked to more than 24K deaths a year, study finds

Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.

Seattle weather: Near record warmth continues Thursday

After enjoying this taste of spring the last few days, we will return to a more typical cool and wet pattern by the weekend.

Seattle weather: Dry, then rainy weekend ahead
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FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Ilona McCauley has your latest western Washington weather forecast.

How minimal snowpack will impact WA wildfire season
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A solid snowpack is one of many factors that play a role in wildfire activity this summer, something we haven't seen much of yet.

Snowpack impact on wildfire season
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FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Abby Acone breaks down the snowpack impact on the upcoming wildfire season. 

Seattle weather: Warm and dry through Friday

A strong ridge of high pressure will bring spring-like weather to Western Washington through the end of the week.

Northwest Weather Podcast S1E28: Snowpack concerns & dropping temps
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Snowpack in Washington state is at a near record low as the calendar turns to February. No major snow is expected soon but snow levels are dropping in the mountain passes. Meanwhile, temperatures are above average this week before falling back to normal temps next week. Abby guesses the city of the week on her first attempt, can you name it before she does?