70s Continue Through Wednesday

Monday was cooler than the weekend, with highs making it into the low-mid 70s. We also had higher humidity (less dry) than on Sunday, when humidity was quite low around the area (minimum values below).

Many stations recorded values below 30%, with a few readings in the teens. 

Low humidity coupled with breezy southwest winds did spark a couple brush fires around the area. Fire danger will remain elevated through Thursday due to dry conditions (temps in the 70s & low humidity).

Below is the forecast for Puyallup from Weather Underground.

Expect temperatures in the mid 70s on Tuesday and Wednesday, with increasing clouds on Thursday and Friday and temperatures cooling to the mid 60s. Rain returns late Friday into the weekend.

This is the warmest stretch of weather in April since 2016. Enjoy the sun!

Warmth Continues Sunday, Gradual Cooldown Ahead

Saturday was the warmest day of 2021 and the warmest since last September. High temperatures are below.

Area high temperatures peaked at 75-85 degrees, including a record-setting 81 degrees at SeaTac Airport.

It was also extremely dry around Puget Sound today, with very low relative humidity. Saturday’s minimum values are below.

Humidity values dropped to 10-25%, higher near water. This was a very dry day, one of the driest in the past year.

Quick announcement: Due to high temperatures, avalanche danger is high in the Cascades, with a high threat of large avalanches. The Northwest Avalanche Center has issued an Avalanche Warning for the Cascades (shown below).

The warmth will continue on Sunday, with highs similar to Saturday. The Puyallup forecast from Weather Underground is below.

There will be an increase in high clouds on Sunday and Monday, and high temperatures remain in the 70s through Wednesday. Temperatures decrease into the mid-upper 60s by the end of the week. Rain looks to make a return by next weekend.

Stay safe and enjoy the sun! This is our warmest April weather in a few years!

Sunny morning at Seahurst Park in Burien, WA, with a view of the Olympic Mountains and a calm Puget Sound. Taken by The_Weatherman2.

Spring Heat Wave Continues, 80+ Degrees Possible

Thursday was the start of a spring heat wave, with temperatures increasing into the 70s, except near the water. SeaTac Airport set a daily record (75 degrees). High temperatures are below.

Temperatures only increase from here, with even warmer afternoons expected through the weekend. The Weather Underground forecast for Puyallup is below.

Temperatures will likely get near or over 80 degrees on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. These will be the warmest temperatures of 2021 and the warmest since last September. 

Be sure to take heat-related precautions in the days ahead, including frequent hydration, wearing sunscreen, and being aware of heat-related illnesses. 

Temperatures begin to decline to start next week, with temperatures “moderating” into the low 70s and eventually back to the 60s with clouds and a chance of showers by the end of next week.

This weekend’s high temperatures will be nearly 20 degrees above normal. Record high temperatures are possible as well. Enjoy the warm weather!