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Seattle, Washington – A colder-than-normal weather pattern is expected to take hold across Washington heading into Valentine’s Day weekend, bringing sustained below-normal temperatures and an elevated risk for icy roads and cold-related disruptions from Saturday through midweek. While precipitation amounts remain uncertain, the cold itself poses the primary concern, especially during overnight and early morning hours.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Washington is favored for below-normal temperatures during the February 14–18 period. This pattern supports persistent cold air across the Pacific Northwest, increasing the likelihood that any precipitation that does develop falls as snow or freezes on contact, particularly west of the Cascades during nighttime hours…