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Sun sets on September: Why October may bring brilliant fall colors to Washington

As October is coming quick, the days continue to get shorter, the nights will grow longer and the fall colors may get more lively.

2 years ago

70-degree days, 7 p.m. sunsets ending this week with fall arriving

Tuesday is anticipated to be the warmest day of the week with western interior temperatures warming into the 70s under plenty of sunshine.

2 years ago

The end of summer as we know it. The fall equinox is here

The fall equinox is this weekend early on Sunday Sept 22 at 5:43 a.m. The following day is the first full day of fall.

2 years ago

Buehner: La Niña set to return this winter

The final days of the summer season are with us until the fall equinox on Sunday, the 22 and another La Niña winter looms.

2 years ago

Monday warmest day of week, followed by autumn-like weather

Yet this week’s weather is going to feel like autumn has already arrived, similar to last week’s conditions. Monday is the warmest day of the week.

2 years ago

PNW temperatures drop this week as region prepares for autumn

Temperatures are going to struggle to top 70 degrees this week, with the weather giving a strong sense that autumn is just around the corner.

2 years ago

Grandparents Day shines light on local Red Cross awardee

As Grandparents Day approaches, one local grandmother has been recognized by the American Red Cross with a Life Saver Award.

2 years ago

Western WA still seeing high temperatures, some smoke despite looming autumn

The Puget Sound region is wrapping up quite the warm stretch, likely the last warm spell of the season. Smoke has also entered the area.

2 years ago

Surge of hot summer weather to come before autumn equinox

Days are getting shorter, sunsets are at 7:45 p.m. and the autumnal equinox is just a few weeks away, but dont fret as summer weather remains.

2 years ago

Is summer over in Western Washington? Nope, a bit more is coming this week

The good news is summer is not over, but there will be one more blip in the upcoming return to summer weather in Washington.

2 years ago

Is summer gone already? Rain hangs around throughout the week

This week will maintain cooler weather with more showers of rain in the forecast, quite the contrast from much of this summer.

2 years ago

Major storm rips through Western Washington overnight

Showers, thunderstorms and lightning are likely to track from south to north through Western Washington late Saturday into Sunday morning.

2 years ago

Warm summer weather on pause for brief stretch of cooler temperatures

Ready for some cooler summer weather? This week will involve temperatures ranging from the mid-60s into the 70s.

2 years ago

Dog days of summer have arrived in Washington

The calendar has rolled over into August, putting Washington in what is often called the "dog days" of summer.

2 years ago

Buehner: Emergency Management Group plays large role in Seafair’s marquee events

This group highly experienced volunteers provides a full range of emergency management all focused on safety and security for Seafair.

2 years ago

Rainfall strikes Seattle for just the sixth time on record on July 29

Measurable rain has only fallen on this date, July 29, six times at the old Federal Building weather station and just four times at SEA.

2 years ago

Sub-80 temperatures finally arrive amid region’s driest time of the year

Spotty sprinkles coming from clouds above 10,000 feet held temperatures down in the 70s Sunday, bringing an end to the new record of 17 straight days.

2 years ago

Friday sets new record for consecutive 80-degree days in Western Washington

A record-breaking streak of 80 degrees or better in Seattle and much of the Western Washington interior is expected to reach 16 days Friday.

2 years ago

Seattle Forecast: Region suffering through first rainless July since 2021

July is usually the warmest and driest month of the year for Seattle, and its holding to that norm with above-average temperatures and no rainfall thus far.