That you, Juneuary? Forecast is looking cold, wet for Memorial Day weekend and beyond
Pack a raincoat if you’re traveling this Memorial Day weekend and keep it nearby for the first part of June.
Saturday’s warm and sunny skies across western Washington were just a reminder of how nice weather can be in the Pacific Northwest. The sequel might not arrive until summer.
According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, colder than normal temperatures and more rain than usual are forecast through early June.
Memorial Day travel
Tuesday and Wednesday will give western Washington residents a chance to dry out before windshield wipers come on for Memorial Day weekend travelers. A pair of weather systems will bring rain through the weekend, beginning Thursday, the Weather Service said.
This weekend, expect high temperatures in the 60s across the lowlands and in the mid-50s along the coast.
Travel experts are predicting huge numbers of travelers at airports and on highways this weekend. The AAA expects 39 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from their homes despite historic gas prices.
Long-term weather outlook
Expect at least the first week of June to be wetter than normal. You might want to layer up underneath that raincoat.
There is a 60-70 percent chance that below normal temperatures will continue for the region through June 17, according to the Weather Service. Precipitation is looking about average during that same period.
The cold and wet isn’t delaying the opening of Wild Waves Theme & Water Park in Federal Way on Saturday. The park announced it will be showing the ocean-themed film “Finding Nemo” as part of its Dive-In Movies series on June 23.
This story was originally published May 24, 2022 at 12:54 PM.
