Pacific Northwest Weather News & Forecasts

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Charlie Harger

Marysville sky phenomenon explained: What caused the bizarre ‘hole-punch cloud’?

Looking up at the Saturday afternoon sky, many residents saw what appeared to be a massive tear in the clouds above Marysville.

9 months ago

The Northern Lights seen in western Washington. (Photo courtesy of Nikki Marie)...

Frank Sumrall

Northern Lights spotted in Tuesday’s night sky throughout western WA

The aurora borealis is lighting up the night, thanks to a relatively clear sky over western Washington Tuesday evening.

9 months ago

Frank Sumrall

Seattle faces cool, rainy week ahead after rare warm October weekend

After Seattle and the surrounding Puget Sound region nearly set a record for the warmest Oct. 9 on record, light rainfall will kick off the work week.

9 months ago

Heather Bosch

Study: Wildfire smoke may increase the risk of pre-term births

Researchers theorize that inhaled wildfire smoke particles can enter a woman's bloodstream and interfere with the development of the placenta.

9 months ago

Ted Buehner

Heavy rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, pummelled Seattle Wednesday evening

Hail, thunder, lightning, strong gusts of wind, and rain struck Seattle Wednesday evening.

9 months ago

Charlie Harger

Sistek: NOAA denies Hurricane Hunter flight for WA storm as La Niña boosts Seattle snow chances

A Hurricane Hunter flight won’t be tracking this week’s West Coast storm, according to NOAA. Seattle weather blogger Scott Sistek says that despite the denial, La Niña is giving the region a good shot at snow this winter.

9 months ago

Ted Buehner

November historically the wettest month of the year in WA, kicks off ‘The Big Dark’

Welcome to November, historically the wettest month of the year. Combined with the change to standard time over the weekend, some also refer to this month as the beginning of the "Big Dark" as sunsets now fall well before 5 p.m.

9 months ago

atmospheric river washington halloween...

Frank Sumrall

Atmospheric river hits western WA on Halloween

An atmospheric river is expected to bring heavy rain to western Washington, beginning Friday evening — the night of Halloween.

9 months ago

Julia Dallas

Gain sleep, lose sunlight: Clocks will fall back Sunday as 4 p.m. sunsets begin

Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends Sunday, November 2, and clocks will fall back one hour. Subsequently, 4 p.m. sunsets begin next week.

9 months ago

Heather Bosch

Scary forecast on tap for Halloween

This Halloween is expected to feature a frighteningly wet forecast for the Puget Sound region.

9 months ago

Julia Dallas

Two earthquakes strike off Oregon coast, one reaching 5.4 magnitude

Two earthquakes struck off the Oregon coast today. Learn more about their impact and how to stay prepared for future tremors.

9 months ago

Associated Press

Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba after pummeling Jamaica with record wind speeds

Heavy floodwaters swept across southwestern Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa came ashore as a catastrophic Category 5 storm.

9 months ago

Chief Meteorologist Morgan Palmer, KIRO 7 News

Rain and wind to settle overnight into Wednesday morning

Rain will end Wednesday morning before daybreak, with the weather being more tranquil through Thursday as all eyes look toward the atmospheric river inbound just in time for Halloween.

9 months ago

Chief Meteorologist Morgan Palmer, KIRO 7 News

Temperatures dip into the 30s on Tuesday morning, what to expect this Halloween week

With some fog in spots on Tuesday morning, temperatures will be in the 40s with some upper 30s in some of the colder spots.

9 months ago

Heather Bosch

Brace for a stormy weekend in Western Washington

Western Washington is in for a wet and blustery weekend.

9 months ago

Ted Buehner

Atmospheric river to bring heavy rain, 50 mph winds to WA this weekend

A strong atmospheric river will bring significant rain and winds to WA, impacting weather across Western Washington soon.

9 months ago

Jason Sutich

Fog descends on Seattle, creating eerie morning commute

A blanket of fog descended on the greater Seattle area Wednesday morning, slightly reducing visibility for drivers' morning commute.

9 months ago

Ted Buehner

From sunshine to showers: Weekend brings cooler, wetter conditions

After sunny days, expect a return to typical fall weather with rain and cooler temperatures this weekend. Prepare for soggy conditions.

9 months ago

Julia Dallas

Weather service warns of potential atmospheric river next week

NWS Seattle warns of a potential atmospheric river impacting the region starting mid-next week. Stay informed for updates.

9 months ago

Frank Sumrall

ALCS Game 4 to stay dry despite two weeks of rain ahead

Despite rain expected to occur, to some degree, throughout 12 of the next 14 days, expect dry conditions at T-Mobile Park during a critical Game 4 of the ALCS.

9 months ago

Ted Buehner

Washington’s Great ShakeOut: Millions to practice ‘drop, cover, hold’ on Thursday

Ready to participate in the Great Shakeout on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 10:16 a.m.? More than 1.5 million people in Washington have already registered to do so.