Brier Weather Station
Latitude N 47° 46' 49" Longitude W 122° 16' 48" Elevation 341 ft
007
FXUS66 KSEW 161046
AFDSEW
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Seattle WA
246 AM PST Fri Jan 16 2026
.SYNOPSIS...A strong and stable ridge will remain in place
throughout the rest of the week and into early next week.
&&
.SHORT TERM /TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...Strong high pressure
remains in place leading to ongoing dry and stable weather
conditions. We`re still seeing low level clouds/stratus in the
interior this morning but stronger east winds should help erode
and mix out the layer a bit. Gusty east gap winds are expected
in the Cascade foothills, like North Bend, with gusts to 30-40
MPH. Where it`s clear, temperatures are much cooler and in the
30s this morning. Expect highs around 50.
Dry and overall quiet weather through the weekend. Expect lows
in the 30s with temps near freezing around the south sound both
Saturday and Sunday. Highs, again, near 50. 33
&&
.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY/...High pressure keeps
western WA dry through at least Tuesday. The ridge flattens by
Wednesday and some light precip/moisture tries to clip the area
for a slight chance of rain. Rain is more widespread toward the
end of the week with a weak warm front over the area. 33
&&
.AVIATION...A mix of mostly clear skies and low stratus over Puget
Sound. IFR to LIFR conditions associated with the stratus and
reduced visibility at times. The stratus is expected to scatter out
this afternoon giving way to VFR conditions and a few high clouds.
Another round of IFR/LIFR expected tonight after 03Z. Some guidance
continues to hint at fog development tonight, but there is high
uncertainty. Winds look to remain elevated across the majority of
the terminals tonight, likely favoring another night of low stratus
across Puget Sound terminals with reduced visibility at times.
KSEA...Low stratus bringing LIFR ceilings with visibility going down
to 5SM at times. VFR conditions in the afternoon with the stratus
scattering out. Breezy NE winds this morning 10-15 kt, decreasing
slightly this afternoon to 8-10 kt. Guidance continues to highlight
the potential for fog at the terminal tonight, but rather expecting
another round of IFR/LIFR low stratus.
29
&&
.MARINE...Offshore flow prevails today with strongest
winds/waves through the western and central Strait of Juan de
Fuca and adjacent coastal waters. Winds will ease this
afternoon. Expect generally light winds through the weekend and
early next week. 33
&&
.HYDROLOGY...No river flooding is expected over the next 7
days.
&&
.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...None.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory until 1 PM PST this afternoon for Central
U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-Coastal Waters From
Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-West Entrance
U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
&&
$$
NWS SEW Office Area Forecast Discussion