Climate Range

Washington’s Weirdest Weather

It's not always normal out there.

03/12/2026 By Justin Shaw

Finicky Forecasts

The Map of Microclimates

Is it possible we have every form of weather in one city?

02/25/2026 By Justin Shaw Illustrations by Kati Lacker

It’s Complicated

Why It’s So Difficult to Forecast Seattle Weather

Can somebody please tell us if it’s going to rain today?

02/24/2026 By Justin Shaw and Allison Williams

Seattle Weather Blog

We Can (Probably) Look Forward to a Snowy Winter

And not just because of La Niña either.

12/12/2024 By Justin Shaw

Seattle Weather Blog

Are We In for a Cruel (Cool) Summer?

It depends what decade you're comparing it to.

06/21/2024 By Justin Shaw

Thanks, El Niño

Seattle Might Actually Get a Spring This Year

Unlike 2022 and 2023, we’re looking at warm temperatures in late March, April, and May.

03/07/2024 By Justin Shaw

Seattle Weather Blog

Despite El Niño, We Could Still Get Big Snow This Winter

Two of Seattle's snowiest winters ever came during El Niño seasons.

11/01/2023 By Justin Shaw

Seattle Weather Blog

Fall, Winter, Summer? Seattle Is Skipping Spring This Year

Yes, it really was that cold in April. And yes, it really is going to be that hot in May.

05/12/2023 By Justin Shaw