Seattle weather: Warmest temperatures of the season so far expected Thursday

Plenty of sunshine on Wednesday with highs warming into the low 60s this afternoon. A pretty picture-perfect day for Seattle and the surrounding area.

Seattle Skyline

Plenty of sunshine this afternoon highs warming into the low 60s this afternoon. 

Temperatures were 5 to 10 degrees warmer this afternoon. Highs peaked in the low 60s, which was still slightly below average.

Highs Today

Temperatures were 5-10 degrees warmer this afternoon, peaking in the low 60s.

Skies tonight will be clear with mild overnight temperatures. Lows will be in the upper 30s to low 40s.

Lows Tonight

Skies tonight will be clear with mild overnight temperatures. 

What's next:

The warmest temperatures so far this year are expected around the Puget Sound on Thursday. No record highs for Seattle, which was 85 degrees back in 2014, but it will still be very nice! Some spots in the South Sound and Cascade Foothills could see highs around 80 degrees. 

Tomorrow's Highs

The warmest temperatures so far this year are expected around the Puget Sound Thursday. 

We will see temperatures stay in the 70s Friday, but a cooler trough will drop highs Saturday back to below 60 degrees. Warmer temperatures will return next week. 

Next 7 afternoons

We will see temperatures stay in the 70s Friday, but a cooler trough will drop highs Saturday back to below 60 degrees. 

We will see dry and sunny skies through Friday afternoon. Clouds will start to increase later Friday through Saturday with a few showers overnight. Skies are looking dry right now with highs back in the upper 60s to low 70s next week. 

Seattle Extended

We will see dry and sunny skies through Friday afternoon. Clouds will start to increase later Friday through Saturday. 

The Source: Information in this story came from FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Claire Anderson and the National Weather Service.

MORE NEWS FROM FOX 13 SEATTLE

Underwater volcano poised to erupt off OR coast, Seattle scientists say

Teen in custody for stabbing mother's boyfriend, Pierce County deputies say

Rumors claim Seattle ports are 'dead'. Here’s the truth

Idaho judge slams Bryan Kohberger's ‘hollow’ attempt to dodge death penalty

Houdini Fly Hunt launched in WA, OR. Here's what to do if you spot one

To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.

Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.

WeatherWeather Forecast