Thu Mar 20 05:50:00 UTC 2025: **Seattle Braces for a Chilly Spring Start as Wet Weather Persists**
SEATTLE, WA – While the spring equinox officially arrives Thursday at 2:01 a.m., Seattleites should not expect an immediate thaw. Lingering cool, wet weather is forecast to continue throughout the week, with temperatures running approximately 5 degrees below the mid-March average. Highs will struggle to reach 50 degrees, and lows will range from the 30s to the lower 40s.
Rain showers are expected Monday, with Tuesday offering a brief respite as the driest day of the week. Further rain is anticipated Wednesday and Friday as a series of Pacific weather systems move through the region.
Mountain areas will see snowfall at elevations between 1,500 and 2,500 feet, with heavier accumulations expected Wednesday and Friday, potentially reaching 1-2 feet. Drivers traversing Cascade Pass highways are urged to be prepared for winter driving conditions. Despite the recent snowfall, mountain snowpack is still recovering, currently ranging from 75-100% of average.
While the longer days signal the arrival of spring, the weather forecast suggests a prolonged winter chill. The increased daylight hours, however, offer hope for warmer, drier conditions to eventually emerge. A 3.3-magnitude earthquake was reported near Vashon Island late Monday night.
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