Beautiful January sunshine in Seattle this week

Seattle weather: Clouds to decrease Wednesday, sunbreaks possible

A weak disturbance and front passing to our north will slide a few light showers early Wednesday morning. Clouds will decrease during the day and sunbreaks will be possible just before sunset.

SEATTLE - Once we get through the low-hanging clouds this morning, we’re forecasting partly to mostly sunny skies this afternoon in Seattle.

Partly sunny skies, dry weather and highs in the upper 40s are expected in Seattle.

Highs in Seattle will reach the upper 40s to low 50s on Wednesday. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Highs this afternoon will reach the upper 40s to the low 50s. Enjoy the quiet and dry weather!

Thursday will begin gray and foggy as well, but sunshine will reappear for most in the afternoon.

Partly sunny skies are on the way for Seattle on Wednesday and Thursday.

Dry weather continues in Seattle until Friday. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Possible mountain snow in Washington

Times of lowland rain and mountain snow are possible on Friday in Western Washington. Several inches of snow could pile up over the passes. Check WSDOT conditions and restrictions before you travel! This will be great for freshening up the ski slopes this weekend.

Snow is predicted over the Washington Cascades on Friday.

Snow is possible over the Washington Cascades on Friday and Saturday morning. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Drier weather returns Saturday afternoon. Tranquil and shower-free weather lingers into the start of next week.

You’ll notice how chilly the evenings and mornings get this week. Lows will plunge to almost the freezing mark in Seattle for next workweek.

We're only forecasting rain in Seattle on Friday of this week: otherwise, you can plan on dry weather.

This week will feature mostly dry and quiet weather in Seattle. (FOX 13 Seattle)

In Central Washington, we’re forecasting cool temperatures today. Wenatchee will reach the upper 30s. Partly sunny skies are in store. You won’t have to worry about snow impacting travel in the passes today.

Cool and dry weather are predicted in Central Washington on Wednesday.

Cool weather is expected for Central Washington on Wednesday. (FOX 13 Seattle)

We’re also closely watching the extreme fire weather in Southern California. FOX 13 Seattle has been covering this extensively.

Powerful winds and low humidity levels are leading to an extreme fire threat in Southern California.

Extreme fire danger is forecast once again in Southern California today. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Take good care.

Warmly,

Meteorologist Abby Acone and Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan

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