Yosemite's epic snowmelt could spell trouble for national park bracing for spring closure

In February, vast amounts of snow closed roads into the park and made some facilities inaccessible. Now, the meltwater from that same snow is pouring into Yosemite Valley, forcing the park service to close most of the park by Friday night.

Seattle weather: Feeling like summer Friday and Saturday

A strong ridge of high pressure will produce record setting temperatures Friday with highs close to 80 degrees. 

Friday highs push into upper 70s to near 80
video

A strong ridge of high pressure is giving us a beautiful end to the work week and start to the weekend. Highs will cruise into the upper 70s to mid 80s across Western WA and that's something we haven't seen in 192 days!

Get ready for the 70s & 80s as summer-like warmth hits the region

We're heating up Friday and Saturday into the 70s & 80s, but it won't last long! Cool marine air returns Sunday and Monday with a chance for showers.

Temps near 80 on Friday and Saturday
video

Temps will cool back down to the low 60s on Sunday before getting closer to 70 again on Tuesday.

Summer-like temperatures hit Western Washington Friday and Saturday

The next three days will bring spectacular spring weather to the Pacific Northwest with sunshine and summer-like temperatures.

Highs on Thursday land in the upper 60s again
video

High pressure continues to strengthen offshore giving us a taste of late spring warmth Thursday with mid-summer heat Friday and Saturday.

Gold Bar residents impacted by Bolt Creek Fire should prep for 'numerous hazards'

After the Bolt Creek Fire ripped through areas near Gold Bar in 2022, the Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management is warning residents to be prepared for another fire season in 2023. 

Seattle weather: More clouds, but warmer temps Wednesday

A weak system passing through the north end of the Puget Sound area will bring more clouds north of Seattle today, but for areas south of Seattle it will be warm and sunny Wednesday afternoon. 

$1.6B trial starts against utility over fatal 2020 wildfires

A trial connected to a $1.6 billion class action lawsuit against utility PacifiCorp over the catastrophic Labor Day 2020 wildfires in Oregon started Tuesday in Portland.

Seattle to see its first 70s at the end of the week
video

Seattle will see its first 70s of the season Friday. The 70s stick around into Saturday. In the short-term, we're forecasting increasing clouds into Wednesday morning.

Temps getting closer to 80 by Friday
video

We'll see a nice warm-up with temps in the upper 60s. By Friday, temps are expected to be near 77.

Seattle weather: Morning clouds and afternoon sunshine Tuesday

A ridge of high pressure will start building over the Pacific Northwest Tuesday, bringing sunshine and warmer temperatures to Western Washington. 

Morning clouds, afternoon sunshine
video

High temperatures will be in the low 60s. It will keep getting warmer as the week goes on! We are still on track for mid to upper 70s later this week.

Seattle weather: Temps warming up and dry conditions ahead

High pressure begins to increase tomorrow - allowing for warmer and dry weather. Here is a look at your forecast: