Seattle weather in mid-January: Any rain on the horizon?

We’re tracking an extended period of dry and quiet weather in Seattle.

We don’t have any rain in the forecast — until possibly the weekend of January 25–26. While these dry spells aren’t unheard of in our region in the wintertime, this is usually our wet and rainy season.

Morning fog will give way to afternoon sunbreaks in Seattle this week.

Foggy mornings this week will give way to afternoon sunbreaks in Seattle. (FOX 13 Seattle)

After tracking pockets of freezing fog and frost this morning, we’re forecasting mostly cloudy skies and dry weather this afternoon.

Dry conditions but icy roads

Over Stevens and Blewett Passes, roads will be frosty and icy today. Roads will likely be bare and wet along Snoqualmie Pass. Temperatures in Central Washington remain chilly!

If you're traveling over the mountain passes east of Seattle, be ready for frosty weather.

Highs in Central Washington remain chilly on Monday. (FOX 13 Seattle)

We’ll have very similar weather tomorrow. The morning will feature fog, freezing fog and slick spots on bridges and overpasses. The afternoon will offer mainly cloudy skies.

Dry weather lingers in Seattle this week.

Temperatures will hover below average in Seattle for at least the next few days. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Sunny and dry week ahead

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday could also begin rather murky and gray. Freezing fog will remain a possibility. The afternoons will be sunny.

Foggy weather persists in Seattle this week.

Overnight lows will plunge into the 30s in Seattle this week. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Take good care!

Warmly, 

Meteorologist Abby Acone and Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan

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