Seattle, Washington – A more active late-winter pattern is setting up across Washington in the Feb. 21–27 window, with precipitation odds rising to 60% to 70% and temperatures settling back near seasonal averages.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, much of Washington falls within a near-normal temperature zone for the 8- to 14-day outlook. Highs and overnight lows should align closely with late-February standards, especially west of the Cascades where recent mild swings are expected to level off.
Precipitation probabilities are strongly tilted above normal, with a 60% to 70% chance of wetter-than-average conditions. For western Washington, including Seattle, Tacoma and Everett, that favors repeated rounds of steady rain. In the Cascades, colder air will support accumulating snow, particularly at Snoqualmie and Stevens Pass where travel impacts could develop during active periods.
East of the mountains, cities such as Spokane, Wenatchee and Yakima may see a mix of rain and snow depending on storm timing and surface temperatures, with snow more likely during overnight hours.
Drivers should prepare for wet highways along Interstate 5 and potential snow-covered passes in the Cascades. Reduced visibility and slick roads are possible during heavier bursts.
The broader setup favors multiple systems moving through rather than an extended dry stretch. Additional updates from the National Weather Service may refine timing and snowfall potential as late February approaches.
