Record-breaking warmth for Saint Patrick's Day

Get ready for another seriously gorgeous day around Western Washington. Once again, highs could soar into the low to mid 70s!

Seattle weather: Slightly cooling into next week
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Fox 13 Seattle Meteorologist Abby Acone has your western Washington weather forecast for the week ahead!

Seattle weather: Warm weekend continues Sunday

What a day for Western Washington!  Several spots topped out in the 70's today, even a few locations breaking the 80 degree.  Today was the warmest day we have seen so far this season!  

First 70s of 2024 in Seattle!

We're forecasting the first 70s of 2024 for some backyards. This will be the warmest point at Sea-Tac Airport since mid-October!

Seattle weather: First 70s of 2024!
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Fox 13 Seattle Meteorologist Abby Acone has your weekend weather forecast!

Seattle weather: Near record warmth this weekend

This weekend will bring some of the warmest temperatures we've seen so far this season. The ridge of high pressure will be overhead both Saturday and Sunday, warming us up to the 70s.

Crystal Mountain extends season through April 28

After Mother Nature decided to dump 19 inches of snow on Crystal Mountain this week, the resort announced it is extending the ski and ride season for bonus weekends through April 28th, as conditions allow.

Warmest temperatures of the year so far this weekend

A ridge of high pressure settling in over the Pacific Northwest will send temperatures in Western Washington into the 60s Friday and 70s for many spots this weekend.

The Tsunami that FEMA Forgot
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A national risk index that's supposed to help United States communities save lives in a natural disaster may be fatally flawed when it comes to Western Washington. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepared the index as a way to funnel money to the most at-risk communities before the worst happens to build things like shelters and escape routes. However, scientists and disaster planners tell FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan FEMA skipped over the most obvious danger Washington state faces.

FEMA's National Risk Index overlooks Washington's major disaster threat

Emergency managers on the WA Coast are questioning FEMA after an online risk index released by the agency fails to address the dangers of a tsunami disaster.

When does spring start? The equinox is closer than you think

It may feel like spring has sprung already, however it technically hasn't started yet, but that depends on who you ask.

Seattle weather: Temps soaring to the 70s this weekend in Western Washington

Western Washington will be basking in the warmest temperatures of the year so far as a strong ridge of high pressure settles in over the Pacific Northwest this weekend.

Washington launches pollen surveillance system
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As we head into the peak of spring allergy season, the Washington State Department of Health is trying something new this year.

Where did winter go? Spring begins early as winter in US was warmest on record

During the winter, several areas nationwide that usually experience frigid conditions never had their temperatures dip below zero and went months without snowfall.