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Seattle, WA — As of Saturday, December 20, forecasters are closely watching a developing weather pattern that could deliver unusually warm conditions across Washington in the days following Christmas, with near-record temperatures possible as 2026 gets underway.
The period from December 27 through January 2 is expected to feature a strong ridge of high pressure over the western United States. This setup typically suppresses colder air intrusions and promotes above-normal temperatures, particularly west of the Cascades. The Climate Prediction Center places much of Washington in a favored zone for warmer-than-average conditions during this window…