On Monday at 11:26 p.m. the NWS Seattle WA issued an updated winter storm warning valid from Tuesday 4 a.m. until Thursday 4 p.m. The warning is for Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit counties, Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King counties,

Slick spots on roads are possible Thursday morning. While lowland impacts look limited, the mountains will continue to see significant snow. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through 4 p.m. Thursday, with 2 to 4 feet of additional snow likely in the Cascades and at least another foot expected at the passes.

This cold snap marks a big turn from unseasonably warm weather earlier this month, but it is nowhere near as cold as it could get this winter.

AM: Good morning! It's Wednesday, January 7, 2026. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET The forecast predicts showery, breezy weather today, high in the low 40s. Sunrise will be at 7:56 am; sunset at 4:35 pm. (Just 18 days until 5 pm+ sunsets!

December 2025's severe weather in western Washington shows signs of relief, raising hopes for a White Christmas in Seattle.

After tracking the risk of minor coastal flooding in Puget Sound this morning, there could be another round of minor flooding in places tomorrow again — but as always, the flooding threat depends on the strength of incoming low pressure systems.