Seattle, Washington – A quieter weather pattern is expected to dominate much of Washington between Tuesday and Saturday, limiting the risk for widespread rain or snow across the state. While brief showers or light mountain snow remain possible, confidence is growing that precipitation will be limited in coverage and impact through the Jan 20–24 period.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Washington trends near to slightly below normal for precipitation during this window, signaling a reduced likelihood of strong Pacific storm systems. Temperatures are expected to remain seasonable overall, with no strong signal for either extreme cold or unseasonable warmth.
In western Washington, including Seattle, Tacoma, and Everett, periods of dry weather are expected to outweigh any brief rain chances. Light showers may develop at times, but no prolonged or heavy rainfall is currently indicated. That should limit concerns for flooding, landslides, or major travel disruptions along I-5, I-405, and U.S. 99.
Across the Cascades, snow chances remain on the low end, with only light accumulations possible during weak disturbances. Passes such as Snoqualmie, Stevens, and White Pass could see occasional slick conditions, but significant snow events appear unlikely at this time. Eastern Washington, including Spokane, Yakima, and the Tri-Cities, is also expected to remain mostly dry, with cold nights and limited precipitation.
Residents should continue to monitor updates, but current signals favor a relatively calm stretch of late-January weather across Washington. This quieter pattern is expected to persist through the Jan 20–24 timeframe, with no major weather alerts anticipated unless conditions change.
