Why clouds could be responsible for the 2021 deadly heat wave in the Pacific Northwest

Researchers believe the historic heat wave that blasted parts of the Pacific Northwest and Canada during the summer of 2021 may not have happened if it wasn't for a nearby storm system that produced a layer of clouds that impacted the area's available heat.

Mix of clouds and sun for Wednesday afternoon

A weak weather system dropped some rain on the Puget Sound area this morning, but drier and sunnier weather is on tap for Wednesday afternoon.

Seattle weather: Cooler Wednesday with rain showers on Thursday

Highs will top out near normal for Wednesday. We're forecasting partly to mostly cloudy skies with temps in the mid to upper 60s up and down the I-5 corridor.

Mainly dry and cloudy weather expected for Tuesday
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Mainly dry and cloudy weather expected for Tuesday with temperatures staying in the low 60s. The next round of rain arrives on Thursday evening.

Mainly dry and mostly cloudy Tuesday

Mainly dry and cloudy weather expected for Tuesday with temperatures staying in the low 60s. The next round of rain arrives on Thursday evening.

Quiet and mostly cloudy weather ahead through midweek

After a phenomenal day Sunday, Monday will be cooler and cloudier with a chance for some light showers or sprinkles.

Cooler temperatures return!

It's been over 40 days since we've had a high temperature in the 70s and today marked the second! We officially hit 71 this afternoon. An approaching front will drop that temperature tomorrow though. Expect highs back in the lower 60s!

4 California wildfires rage during hot, windy weekend

Four different wildfires were burning throughout California this weekend. Hot and windy conditions made it difficult for fire crews to fight the blazes.

Seattle weather: Low 70s for Sunday with a cool down into next week

We did it Saturday! We were spot on the mark of 67 for our high temperature.  That's exactly where we should be for this time of year. Tomorrow's average high jumps to 68.