Summer Weather Hits Major City in Heart of Winter
Summary
Unusually warm temperatures, similar to what is typically seen in June, were recorded in the Pacific Northwest during winter. Seattle experienced warmer-than-usual weather, with temperatures around 51 degrees, which is significantly above the typical January lows. The National Weather Service forecasts that this warm pattern could continue for several days.Key Facts
- Seattle reported unusually warm temperatures of 51 degrees, typical of June, not January.
- Normal low temperatures in Seattle for January are usually in the 30s.
- The warmth is due to a ridge of high pressure and cloud cover.
- The whole U.S. is experiencing unseasonably warm weather, especially in the Heartland.
- Temperatures across the U.S. could be 5 to 10 degrees above average.
- Seattle might see record-high low temperatures.
- The Northwest has a chance of above-average temperatures from January 18 to 22.
- Other U.S. regions, like the Intermountain West and Texas, may also see higher temperatures.
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