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Seattle weather: Drying out Friday with milder temperatures

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Published  January 9, 2026 4:00am PST
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FOX 13 Seattle
Seattle weather: mostly cloudy and drier end to the work week

Seattle weather: mostly cloudy and drier end to the work week

FOX 13 meteorologist Claire Anderson has the latest forecast.

The Brief

    • Several strong storms have dumped multiple feet of snow in the Cascades, with a few snowflakes lingering Friday morning.
    • Drier weather and sunbreaks are expected Friday, with milder temperatures climbing into the upper 40s and low 50s through the weekend.
    • Rain returns Saturday night into Sunday, with another atmospheric river early next week that could bring flooding and gusty winds.

SEATTLE - After several strong systems moved through the Pacific Northwest this week, snow totals have reached several feet for our local mountains. 

Snowfall

After several strong systems moved through the Pacific Northwest this week, snow totals have reached several feet. 

A few snowflakes will linger Friday morning for the cascades, but overall drier conditions. We will also see some sunbreaks into Friday afternoon. 

Morning Snow

A few snowflakes will linger Friday morning for the cascades

We will see milder temperatures Friday and into the weekend, highs reaching the upper 40s to low 50s.

Tomorrow's Highs

We will see milder temperatures Friday and into the weekend, highs reaching the upper 40s to low 50s.

High pressure will stick around through the first part of the day Saturday, allowing for more dry time. Showers start to increase by the afternoon for the Puget Sound, with our next system moving through Saturday night into Sunday. Wet and mild conditions are expected to start the week with what looks like another atmospheric river. We will be watching for potential river flooding and gusty winds as well. 

Seattle Extended

High pressure will stick around through the first part of the day Saturday, allowing for more dry time. 

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

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