MYNORTHWEST WEATHER

Where did summer go?

Aug 26, 2026, 6:04 AM

summer weather...

(Graphic courtesy of KIRO 7)

(Graphic courtesy of KIRO 7)

Big Changes! We’re finally getting a break from the heat, haze, and smoke.

Onshore winds pushed much of the low-level haze out overnight, while low clouds are bringing cooler temperatures and cleaner air Wednesday.

We could see a little drizzle Wednesday morning before the clouds slowly break up and sunshine returns in the afternoon.

Highs will be in the mid-70s Wednesday, with cooler weather on the way.



A few showers are possible Thursday and Friday, with another chance for spotty rain Saturday.

The Northwest Interior, north of Puget Sound, could see more consistent showers on Saturday, but most of the lowlands should stay fairly dry.

Temperatures will drop to around 70° Friday into early next week.

If we stay below 70°, it will be Seattle’s first sub-70° day since July 16.

It’s a subtle shift, but it looks like it will stick around into early September.

We could still see another warm spell, but most of the really hot weather appears to be behind us.

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fall equinox...

Ted Buehner

The fall equinox arrives today, and fall-like weather is right behind it

The fall equinox is today at 5:05 p.m. The fall equinox is also known as the autumnal equinox, and the following day is the first full day of fall.

4 hours ago

fall weather week...

Robert Van Winkle, Pinpoint Meteorologist

Grab a sweater! Fall weather sets in this week

Fall officially begins Tuesday afternoon. And right on schedule, the weather is going to cool off noticeably this week.

1 day ago

weekend forecast...

Robert Van Winkle, KIRO 7 Pinpoint Meteorologist

Clouds in the morning and sun in the afternoon will mark the weekend forecast

We’ve enjoyed two beautiful sunny days in a row, but this weekend will be a little different.

4 days ago

El Niño (1)...

Ted Buehner

Forecasters say 90% chance of very strong El Niño this winter, with near 70% chance of record event

The National Weather Service released its latest seasonal weather outlook, reaffirming an ongoing strengthening of El Niño heading into this winter.

5 days ago

Seattle weather summer fall...

Meteorologist Nick Allard, KIRO 7 News

WEATHER: Here’s your last taste of summer before settling into fall

We’re off to another calm and cool start with light offshore wind.

5 days ago

ocean temperatures El Niño...

Ted Buehner

Global ocean temperatures set new record as developing El Niño adds heat to decades of warming

A recent report highlighted that global ocean temperatures set a new record on Aug. 22 this year with an average reading of 69.98 degrees Fahrenheit.

6 days ago

Where did summer go?