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

Power Lines

How Western Washington Is Recovering from the Bomb Cyclone

And how it might be better prepared for future windstorms.

11/22/2024 By Adam Willems

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

Sunburn

This Perfect Seattle Weather Is Getting Oppressive

Tell me I'm not the only local who side-eyes the sunshine.

06/06/2023 By Allison Williams

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

RECORD KEEPING

The Most Memorable Snowstorms in Seattle History

Yes, it snows here.

03/01/2023 By Zoe Sayler

Lite Brite

How to See the Northern Lights Near Seattle

The best way to spot the aurora? Get out of town.

08/18/2022 By Allison Williams

Heat Index

Is This Seattle’s Hottest Summer Ever?

Don’t pack up the fans. It’s not over yet.

08/17/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Sunny Days

What's the Best Sunscreen to Get for Seattle Weather?

A Virginia Mason dermatologist makes the case for sunblock every day of the year.

07/28/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

PSA

How to Keep Cool During a Seattle Heat Wave

It's no Heat Dome, but this week's weather forecast is still worth taking note.

07/26/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

Cool Data

How Many Households in Washington State Have Air Conditioning?

A new nationwide survey from the U.S. Energy Information Administration is our best clue yet, but still not the full picture.

07/07/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Feature

Under the Heat Dome

How Seattle sweltered—and survived—during three blistering days.

06/27/2022 By Seattle Met Staff Illustrations by Matthew Billington

WEATHER, MAN

Please, Don't Let This Be Juneuary

We just had the most bummer spring ever—don't we deserve a little sunshine?

06/08/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Dismal Doppler

Seattle Can Officially Complain about This Gloomy Spring Weather

The authorities have weighed in.

05/17/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Sky Light

How to Watch This Weekend’s Supermoon Lunar Eclipse

The moon will turn orange Sunday—if only the clouds would get out of our way.

05/13/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

PUDDLE PIECE

Fashion-Meets-Function Raincoats for Seattle's Eternal Wet Season

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.

05/03/2022 By Zoe Sayler

PUDDLE JUMPERS

The Best Kids' Rain Gear, According to Seattle Area Parents

How to keep little ones cozy during our nine-month rainy season.

03/22/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Obsession

Why Is Seattle So Obsessed with Sunset Time?

This city cares about two things, per the Seattle Weather Blog: snow and sunsets.

03/01/2022 By Zoe Sayler