Seattle Ends 14-Day Dry Streak

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Seattle's 14-day dry spell officially ended late Tuesday night, just one day shy of the 15-day modern record set at Sea-Tac in 1963. A robust warm front arrives tonight, bringing moderate to heavy rain and breezy conditions, with snow levels spiking to nearly 6,000 feet. Despite the mid-week soak, the weekend is looking surprisingly mild with highs potentially reaching the low 60s—nearly 15 degrees above the typical late-January average.

Why it matters

Seattle's dry spell was nearing a modern record, highlighting the region's variable winter weather patterns. The return of wet weather will be welcomed by many, though the transition to rain in the mountains could create slushy conditions at the passes.

The details

A series of fronts will move through the Seattle area over the next few days, with the first arriving late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. A more organized warm front will arrive on Wednesday night into early Thursday, bringing periods of moderate to heavy rainfall along the coast, along with breezy winds. The higher rainfall totals will mainly be along the coastal areas, where close to an inch will fall through late Wednesday night. The snow in the mountains will transition into rain overnight as the mild air pushes snow levels higher, nearing 6,000 feet.

• The 14-day dry spell officially ended late Tuesday night, January 28, 2026.
• The 15-day modern record was set at Sea-Tac in 1963.
• The first front arrived late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning.
• A more organized warm front will arrive on Wednesday night into early Thursday.
• Rainfall will peak through late Wednesday night.

What’s next

The wet weather will stick around the next few days with a slight chance lingering into the weekend. Saturday and Sunday will be more dry than wet with highs well above average, nearing almost 60 degrees.