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Brace for a stormy weekend in Western Washington

Oct 24, 2025, 2:27 PM | Updated: 2:27 pm

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Stormy weather in Washington. (Photo: Bill Kaczaraba, MyNorthwest)

(Photo: Bill Kaczaraba, MyNorthwest)

Western Washington is in for a wet and blustery weekend.

Meteorologist Ted Buehner of KIRO News Radio says this won’t be a major storm, but it marks the first significant stretch of stormy weather this season. By Friday night, some areas of western Washington could see one to two inches of rain, while coastal and mountain regions may pick up two to four inches.

Rain, gusty winds, and mountain snow set for this weekend

Another system is expected to arrive Saturday, bringing cooler, unsettled air and more showers. High temperatures will struggle to reach 50 degrees across the region.

In the mountains, snow levels are predicted to drop to around 3,000 feet, with accumulation at higher passes including Stevens, White, and Blewett. While lowland snow isn’t expected, strong winds could pose a challenge. Gusts along the coast and from Everett to the Canadian border could reach 50 mph, while other areas may see winds of 15 to 25 mph.

Buehner warns that these conditions could bring down leaves and possibly cause isolated power outages. With the risk of urban flooding, residents should keep storm drains clear, and drivers should watch for water over roadways.

Read more of Heather Bosch’s stories here.

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