Seattle to see first 8 PM sunset on Friday

Name: Seattle weather: Frosty morning, drier skies in the afternoon on Thursday
Uploaded: 2026-04-16T15:15:06-07:00
Description: Afternoon highs will begin warming closer to average beginning Thursday. After spending the last few days in the 40s, we will warm into the mid 50s by the afternoon.

Seattle weather: Frosty morning, drier skies in the afternoon on Thursday

Afternoon highs will begin warming closer to average beginning Thursday. After spending the last few days in the 40s, we will warm into the mid 50s by the afternoon.

SEATTLE - It was a cold and frosty start across parts of Seattle and the greater Puget Sound region, especially in central and south areas where temperatures dipped into the upper 20s early this morning.

During the growing season, conditions like this can damage or even kill sensitive plants, making it a rough start for gardeners or people in agriculture. We also tracked areas of spotty fog and even a few very isolated snow showers in the foothills, though little to no accumulation was expected. In spots where yesterday’s rain left behind moisture, some icy patches developed, creating slick conditions for the morning commute.

This came just one day after Wednesday’s more active weather, which included a brief and short-lived waterspout spotted over Puget Sound near Magnolia, catching the attention of several onlookers.

‘April swing’ brings shifting weather day to day

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By this afternoon, conditions improved significantly, with increasing sunshine and drier weather settling in. High temperatures reached the mid to upper 50s, marking a calmer and more seasonable end to the day.

Seattle weather improves into the weekend with a mix of sun and clouds and warming temperatures.

The weather looks especially nice by Saturday across Seattle with filtered sunshine. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Looking ahead, Friday will bring partly cloudy skies with a gradual warming trend continuing.

Seattle weather cools off overnight with temperatures dropping into the 30s and low 40s.

The weather stays chilly early Friday as Seattle wakes up to a crisp start. (FOX 13 Seattle)

First 8:00 p.m. sunset in Seattle

Local perspective:

The first eight o'clock sunsets of the year commence tomorrow evening!

Seattle weather brings longer days with sunsets continuing later into the evening.

The weather pairs nicely with clearer skies for sunset viewing across Seattle. (FOX 13 Seattle)

What's next:

Saturday looks especially pleasant, featuring filtered sunshine as high clouds move in.

By Sunday, skies turn mostly cloudy with highs climbing to around 67 degrees. Monday may be even a touch warmer and is expected to stay dry, while a slight chance of light showers returns Tuesday into Wednesday.

Seattle weather shows a steady warm-up with highs climbing from the 50s into the upper 60s.

The weather keeps temperatures above average for several days across Seattle. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Thanks so much,

Meteorologist Abby Acone and the FOX 13 Weather Team

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The Source: Information in this story comes from weather models interpreted by the FOX 13 Seattle weather team.

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