Seattle, Washington – A noticeable late-winter warm-up is taking shape across the Pacific Northwest, bringing milder temperatures and a break from the colder, more unsettled pattern typical for February. The shift is expected to improve travel conditions, support outdoor activity, and offer a quieter stretch for much of Washington and Oregon.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, the Feb. 9–15 outlook favors above-normal temperatures across much of the Pacific Northwest. Both Washington and Oregon sit within a warmer-than-average signal, pointing to several days of mild afternoons and fewer cold intrusions across the region.
In western Washington, including Seattle, Tacoma, and Everett, daytime highs are expected to climb into the upper 40s and 50s, delivering a more springlike feel for mid-February. Western Oregon, including Portland, Salem, and Eugene, should see similar conditions, with comfortable daytime temperatures and improved travel along major corridors such as Interstate 5.
East of the Cascades, including Yakima, Bend, and the Columbia Basin, temperatures also trend warmer, though cooler mornings may linger in valleys and sheltered areas.
The warm-up comes with a notably dry pattern. No organized rain or mountain snow systems are evident during this stretch, giving rivers a chance to stabilize but limiting fresh snowpack in the Cascades.
Overnight cooling and patchy morning fog remain possible, but overall conditions look calm and mild. Additional outlooks will determine when a more active Pacific Northwest pattern may return later in February.
