Seattle weather: Western WA warm up on Friday, highs in the 70s

Highs today warmed several degrees as an upper-level ridge moves further over western Washington. We topped out in the upper 60s. Even warmer temperatures are expected Friday!

Highs Today

Highs today warmed several degrees as an upper-level ridge moves further over Western Washington.  (FOX 13 Seattle)

Tonight we will see clear skies and overnight lows in the mid to low 40s. It will be a crisp start to the day, but it will warm up quickly.

Lows Tonight

Tonight we will see clear skies and overnight lows in the mid to low 40s.

Friday will be the warmest day of the extended forecast with temperatures peaking in the low 70s. Clouds will slowly increase through the afternoon. 

Tomorrow's Highs

Friday will be the warmest day for the extended forecast with temperatures peaking in the low 70s.

Clouds will slowly push in from the coast as the day continues, but skies will remain dry and temperatures warm. The next upper-level trough will sweep through overnight, bringing a few showers to the coast by 11 p.m., then the Puget Sound around 3 a.m. 

Clouds will slowly push in from the coast as the day continues. 

What's next:

Skies will be cooler and cloudier for Easter Weekend, along with a few scattered showers.

Sunday Forecast

Skies are looking cooler and cloudier for Easter Weekend, along with a few showers. 

A few showers will linger in the Cascades and foothills on Monday, but dry out by Tuesday. Highs will be back to the mid to low 60s by the middle of next week. 

Seattle Extended

A few showers will linger in the Cascades and foothills Monday, but dry out by Tuesday. 

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

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