Seattle, WA
Gray skies, rain and gusty weather in store this weekend for Seattle area
Seattle weather: Gray skies, rain and gusty weather in store this weekend
FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Abby Acone has your latest western Washington weather forecast!
Western Washington is bracing for dark, soggy and blustery weather this weekend. A weather pattern called an “atmospheric river” is ushering in sloppy, cloudy and unsettled conditions. Just like an actual river, an atmospheric river is a large, narrow band of moisture in the sky. It tends to trigger heavy rain events along the West Coast.
We’re tracking an atmospheric river in Seattle and western Washington this weekend. (FOX 13 Seattle)
A Wind Advisory is in effect for the highlighted areas until 5 a.m. Saturday. In these areas, gusts to 45-50 mph could cause minor tree damage and power outages. Secure any outdoor Halloween decor! On-and-off wind is on the way this weekend. Be on alert for additional wind advisories that may be posted this weekend (potentially on Sunday).
A Wind Advisory is posted north of Seattle overnight. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Should any storm drains get clogged with leaves this weekend, we can’t rule out hyper-localized, minor street flooding where heavy rain falls. The most common experience in the region, however, will be that pooling and standing water on the roads could cause hydroplaning. Steady showers could drop visibility as well. Bottom line: rain could create some issues on the roads tonight through Sunday.
Buckle up for damp, blustery and cloudy weather this weekend in Seattle. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Overnight temperatures will tumble to the upper 40s to low 50s in the greater Seattle region. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Water levels on local rivers will be rising sharply, but the forecast models aren’t predicting any official river flooding right now. However, river models often struggle with accurately handling the first big weather event of the season. We’ll keep you posted on the latest. We also can’t rule out spotty, minor flooding of small streams where the highest amounts of rain are anticipated.
It won’t be raining constantly this weekend. Seattle and Tacoma may experience the “donut hole effect” where there’s less rain compared to the surrounding regions.
Highs will reach the 60s in most backyards across the greater Seattle area. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Between three to six inches of rain could fall this weekend over the North Coast and the Olympics. Upwards of three to four inches are possible in the North Cascades. Seattle, Tacoma and Olympia will have far less (maybe 0.5 to 1 inch) this weekend.
A few showers linger Monday and Tuesday, but a gradual drying trend will get underway. There may be some a rain/snow mix over Stevens and White Passes at some point Monday and/or Tuesday, but no accumulations are expected at 4,000 feet in elevation.
Quieter, cooler and sunnier weather will follow Wednesday and Thursday.
There’s a daily chance for rain in Seattle through Tuesday. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Take good care!
Warmly,
Meteorologist Abby Acone
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson answered pressing questions about the city’s most pressing issues, including the steps she’s taking to protect residents’ public safety and affordability, while also touching on activating CCTV cameras across the city.
Anyone waiting for the ferry, taking a stroll along the revamped Seattle waterfront or visiting the Seattle Aquarium just got a new option for finding a sweet treat: Ben & Jerry’s is coming to Pier 54.
A lease announcement last week shared that the new shop will be operated by local franchise owners Lance and Moria Blair, owners of the Green Lake and Gig Harbor Ben & Jerry’s locations. They pair is also opening another Seattle location in Northgate soon.
The permanent shop announcement comes after Ben & Jerry’s operated a pop-up at the waterfront location last simmer.
“As a Seattle native, the waterfront holds a special place in my heart,” Lance Blair said in a news release. “I could not be more excited to be a part of bringing Ben & Jerry’s to Pier 54 and continue building connections with the local community while serving visitors from around the world.”
The new location comes as local ice cream chains Molly Moon’s and Salt & Straw have also expanded into the downtown area in the past year.
Where is the new Ben & Jerry’s location?
The new Ben & Jerry’s is located at Pier 54 on the Seattle Waterfront: 1001 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98104.
The shop will be open Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where are the other Ben & Jerry’s locations in Seattle?
The ice cream chain operates four other locations in the Seattle area:
- Alki Beach: 2742 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
- Bellevue: 166 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004
- Green Lake: 7900 E Green Lake Drive N Suite 104, Seattle, WA 98103
- Kirkland: 176 Lake Street South, Kirkland, WA 98033
How many locations does Ben & Jerry’s have in Washington?
Ben & Jerry’s has ten locations across Washington, including two in Issaquah and three in the Spokane area. See the full list of locations at benjerry.com/ice-cream-near-me.
Zachary Fletcher is a trending news reporter with USA TODAY Network’s Washington state team. Keep up with him on X (@zdfletch), BlueSky (@zfletcher.bsky.social) or reach him at zfletcher@usatodayco.com.
Seattle, WA
VIDEO: Mayor Wilson proposes renewing, expanding Seattle Transit Measure by doubling the sales-tax percentage that funds it.
Through the end of this year, 0.15% of the sales tax you pay funds the voter-approved Seattle Transit Measure. That would double to 0.30% if the City Council and Seattle voters approve the renewal/expansion that Mayor Katie Wilson officially introduced this afternoon. She said it’ll make living in Seattle more affordable by enabling more people to “live car-free or car-light.” She acknowledged that raising the sales tax isn’t ideal but noted that it’s one of the few revenue-raising tools available under state law. Besides paying for more transit – 280,000 additional Metro bus trips a year, 100,000 more than the current measure funds – it also would pay for 22,000 free ORCA transit passes, more than double what the city provides now, said acting SDOT director Angela Brady during the announcement event at City Hall. The passes are now available to Seattle Promise scholars, low-income Seattle Preschool Program families, and Seattle Housing Authority residents. The measure’s renewal/expansion would also make those passes available to Housing Choice Voucher participants.
The mayor’s announcement says the Transit Measure isn’t just about buses: It also would “support the design and delivery of Sound Transit’s West Seattle Link Extension, Ballard Link Extension, and Graham Street Station.” The 0.30% sales tax would generate an estimated $138 million average per year for the 10 years of this measure, which is proposed to go to voters in November. Council review starts this Thursday and will be led by District 1 City Councilmember Rob Saka, who chairs the council committee that oversees transportation. We’ll add the specific text of the proposal when we get it; the slide deck for Thursday’s council meeting is now available, and we’ll add some highlights from that soon.
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