Seattle weather: Temperatures close to 80 degrees Tuesday
Seattle weather: Summerlike temperatures on Tuesday
Seattle weather: Summerlike temperatures on Tuesday
SEATTLE - Tuesday will bring summer-like temperatures to the greater Seattle area, but the heat will not last long.
A ridge of high pressure over the Pacific Northwest will bring sunny skies and very warm temperatures to Western Washington on Tuesday. High clouds will roll in around the evening commute. Many spots in the central and south Puget Sound areas will get close to 80 degrees.
It will be very warm and mostly sunny in Western Washington, with high clouds in the mix Tuesday. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Seattle summer weather
By the numbers:
Our average first 80 degree day in Seattle is in mid-May. Even if we don't quite get there today, it's going to be a warm one.
On average, Seattle hits 80 degrees for the first time around mid-May. (FOX 13 Seattle)
The ridge will shift east on Wednesday and winds will turn westerly, bringing an onshore push and more cloud cover. There is a chance of a few light showers as well, with heavier rain possible Wednesday evening in some spots. Temperatures will drop about 10 to 15 degrees from Tuesday to Wednesday.
A frontal system will bring more clouds and rain showers Wednesday. (FOX 13 Seattle)
What's next:
Thursday through Saturday will be partly to mostly sunny with temps back close to 70 degrees on Friday and Saturday. Rain showers return to the forecast Sunday and Monday.
It will be a nice week in Seattle with rain showers expected Wednesday, Sunday and Monday. (FOX 13 Seattle)
The Source: Information in this story comes from weather models interpreted by FOX 13 Seattle Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan.
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