Warm week ahead in Seattle with mainly dry conditions

Temperatures will be heating up again Monday and Tuesday as a strong ridge of high pressure settles in over the Pacific Northwest.

Monday will be dry and sunny all day with high temperatures close to 70 degrees.

A map showing the high temperatures expected Monday in Western Washington.

It will be sunny and warm on Monday in Western Washington. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Summer weather in Seattle

As the ridge of high pressure moves east on Tuesday, offshore flow will help bump temperatures into the mid to upper 70s.

Warmer Weather Ahead

High pressure will build again to start the week, which will amplify over the Pacific Northwest Tuesday, making it the warmest day.  (FOX 13 Seattle)

What's next:

On Wednesday, onshore flow will bring more clouds and a slight chance for light showers. It will be cooler with temperatures dropping about 10 to 15 degrees.

Thursday through the Mother’s Day weekend will remain mainly dry. There is a chance of a shower on Sunday, but stay tuned as we get closer.

The 7 day forecast for the greater Seattle area.

It will be mainly dry and warm this week in Seattle. (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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