Seattle Braces for Possible Wet Snowflakes on Presidents' Day

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After a bright but cool weekend, the Seattle area is expected to see increasing clouds and scattered showers overnight into Presidents' Day morning. While a brief rain-snow mix cannot be ruled out, especially in the early part of the day, any wet snowflakes are expected to be isolated and short-lived, transitioning to plain rain by the afternoon as temperatures rise into the mid-40s.

Why it matters

Seattle residents are no strangers to chilly, wet weather, but the possibility of seeing any snowflakes, even if just briefly, is always noteworthy. This weather system highlights the unpredictable nature of Seattle's climate and the need for residents to stay informed on changing conditions, especially around holiday weekends when travel and outdoor plans may be affected.

The details

The incoming area of low pressure is expected to drop temperatures and spark scattered showers late Sunday night into early Monday morning. While moisture and cold air may align just enough to produce a rain-snow mix, especially in the early morning hours, any snowflakes that do materialize are unlikely to accumulate due to temperatures rising above freezing. The showers are also expected to be light and isolated, so any wintry mix will be the exception rather than the rule.

• Overnight, increasing clouds fill back in as the low-pressure system moves closer.
• Early Monday morning, there could be a spotty rain-snow mix in the lowlands of western Washington.
• By 9-11 a.m., the wet snow is expected to transition to plain rain, with highs reaching the mid-40s.

What’s next

The FOX 13 Weather Team will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on the timing and potential impacts of any wintry mix throughout the week.