Seattle weather: 90-degree heat possibly returns next week

Seattle weather: Warmer temperatures for the weekend

It will be a great weekend to head out and enjoy the outdoors. With the warmer temperatures ahead, many will be flocking to the water. The water temperatures are comfortably cool with most lakes running around 70 degrees.

SEATTLE - Highs on Friday afternoon will reach the low 80s, but temperatures warm up in a big way next week. In fact, Seattle could experience its second 90-degree temperatures of 2025.

Hotter-than-normal weather is expected in Seattle this week. (FOX 13 Seattle)

There's still some uncertainty regarding how hot it might get next week, and there's plenty of time for the forecast to change.

When it comes to the 90s in Seattle, we typically need three ingredients to line up: high pressure overhead, a thermal trough near the surface and easterly winds. If one or more of these factors don't develop, the chance of the 90s drops. Stay tuned as we monitor these ingredients closely!

High pressure and what's called a thermal trough will lead to hotter-than-normal weather next week in Seattle. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Local perspective:

For today, you can plan on highs in the low to mid 80s for Central and South Puget Sound. While the I-5 corridor experiences mostly sunny skies today, low-hanging clouds and fog could envelop many of the coastal beaches. The Strait could be foggy as well. 

Warmer-than-normal weather is forecast in Seattle on Friday. (FOX 13 Seattle)

What's next:

Saturday morning will be gray and murky, but sunshine will reappear in the afternoon. Dry and sunny weather will be on repeat through next week.

Bear in mind: fire danger is elevated around the state. There are multiple fires burning. Do everything you can to avoid starting new fires.

Dry weather will persist in Seattle all week. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Take good care,

Meteorologist Abby Acone

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