Sunny, drier weather to return to Seattle
SEATTLE - For those craving sunnier and drier weather: you'll love this new forecast. While skies stay murky and damp on Sunday, afternoon sunbreaks are likely beginning Monday and lingering through much of this week.
The mornings in the days ahead could be foggy and gray, but the afternoons will be lovely with at least a few hours of sunshine.
Drier and quieter weather returns to Seattle on Monday. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Sunday weather highs for western Washington
For today, highs will reach the upper 40s to low 50s. Cloudy skies remain firmly in place. Isolated showers are possible.
Temperatures in the Seattle area will reach the low 50s on Sunday afternoon. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Monday and Tuesday, the mornings could begin with low-hanging clouds and fog. We even can't rule out freezing fog for some communities Tuesday morning: if this happens, there could be slick spots developing on bridges, overpasses and sidewalks. Stay tuned for any updates!
Drier weather is back in Seattle between Monday and Thursday of this week. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Snowfall outlook for Olympics, Cascades in January
When it comes to the mountains, while a fresh round of snow happened late Saturday to early Sunday, drier weather is expected Monday through Thursday.
There may be light snow on Friday, but we're not predicting big snow totals for the Olympics or Cascades for the next two weeks. Of course, the extended forecast could change. We'll keep you posted on the latest.
Dry weather is forecast for the mountains between Monday and Thursday, but a few snowflakes could return in spots on Friday. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Take good care!
Warmly,
Meteorologist Abby Acone
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