Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jan 28, 2026 at 4:24:16 am PST

Watches, Warnings & Advisories

National Weather Service Seattle/Tacoma, WA

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Travel Wednesday

Freezing Rain Wed AM?

A weather system moving into the region will deliver light wintry precipitation leading to snowy travel over the mountain passes and potential for slick conditions during the Wednesday morning commute from a combination of snow and freezing rain. Greatest risk for freezing rain will be in the lower Basin and Palouse. Lowland snow amounts will be light and generally under an inch though timing will be during the morning commute.