Seattle braces for record-setting low temperatures

Seattle weather: Dry, cold and sunny weather this week

Winds will pick up throughout the day on Monday and bring a cooler, drier air mass.

SEATTLE - Western Washington is bracing for the coldest temperatures of the season.

On Tuesday and Wednesday morning, lows will drop to the mid-teens to the low 20s around the region. In several communities, there could be new records for the coldest low temperatures of the day.

We're forecasting record cold weather in Seattle over the next few mornings.

Seattle will likely break new records for coldest low temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Chilly temperatures with mostly sunny skies

By the numbers:

Outside patchy freezing fog Monday morning in the South Sound and Southwest Interior where icy spots are possible, the FOX 13 Seattle weather team is forecasting partly to mostly sunny skies. Highs will remain chilly in the upper 30s to low 40s.

Cooler-than-normal temperatures continue in Seattle on Monday.

Highs will reach the upper 30s to low 40s in the greater Seattle area on Monday afternoon. (FOX 13 Seattle)

For those in Central Washington, there shouldn’t be any weather-related problems on the passes. Stevens, Blewett and Snoqualmie passes look dry with bare pavement expected.

We don't expect any weather-related problems over the mountain passes in the Washington Cascades on Monday.

Highs in Central Washington will be frigid on Monday, only reaching the mid 20s for most backyards. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Cold weather advisories

Big picture view:

There are cold weather advisories posted for all the communities in blue on the map below. These advisories will remain in effect through 10 a.m. Wednesday.

These temperatures will be dangerous for those who are unhoused and don’t have adequate access to heat. FOX 13 Seattle will monitor this situation closely.

There are several resources for warming shelters in Washington state. You can also call the Washington 211 line to get tips and information about warming centers, emergency shelters and other resources. Dial 211 or visit the Washington 211 website.

Frozen temperatures will be dangerous around Western Washington on Tuesday and Wednesday.

A Cold Weather Advisory is posted until 10 a.m. Wednesday in Western Washington. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Seattle could see a rain/snow mix

What's next:

On Valentine's Day, there's a slight chance for a spotty rain/snow mix.

Right now, there are question marks about Friday's forecast and how it may play out exactly. It seems like the showers will be light, but there's time for the forecast to flip-flop in the coming days: it could end up being wetter or drier than we expect right now. This model serves as a reminder to stick with FOX 13 Seattle in the coming days as we track the latest forecast models.

Wet weather won't return to Seattle until the end of the workweek.

Dry, cold and sunny weather is expected in Seattle the next few days. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Chilly rain showers linger into next weekend.

Take good care,

Meteorologist Abby Acone and Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan

The Source: Information in this story is from FOX 13 Seattle meteorologists Abby Acone and Brian MacMillan and the National Weather Service (NWS).