Seattle weather: How hot will it get today? Here's what we know
Seattle: Summer-like temperatures on Wednesday
High pressure will continue to build into Wednesday, creating offshore flow and summer-like temperatures.
SEATTLE - Wednesday will be the warmest day of the year so far, with afternoon temperatures soaring into the 80s for most of the greater Puget Sound area.
A strong ridge of high pressure over the Pacific Northwest will keep the region dry and very warm Wednesday. It will be sunny all day with high temperatures in the low to mid 80s.
How hot will it get in Seattle today?
By the numbers:
It will be warm, but not record-setting. The record for Wednesday is 92 degrees, set in 1983.
Seattle could hit 80 degrees Wednesday for the first time in 2025. (FOX 13 Seattle)
How long will it be warm in Seattle this week?
What's next:
Western Washington will be in for a big change on Thursday as a system moves in. It will be about 15 degrees cooler, with rain showers arriving for the morning commute. This will be a fast-moving system. Thursday afternoon looks drier, with sunshine returning to the Puget Sound area. We will be watching the chance of thunderstorms in the Cascades on Thursday afternoon.
After a sunny and warmer Friday, the next chance of showers hits Saturday evening.
Sunday through the middle of next week looks fantastic with a mix of clouds and sunshine and warm temps.
Wednesday will be the hottest day of 2025 so far, but temps cool quickly Thursday. (FOX 13 Seattle)
The Source: Information in this story comes from weather models interpreted by FOX 13 Seattle meteorologists Brian MacMillan and Abby Acone.
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