Heat — Seattle and Vicinity, Washington

2024-03-16 · Seattle and Vicinity, Washington

Event narrative

A record high temperature of 71 degrees was set at WFO Seattle on March 16th, breaking the old record of 70 degrees set in 1947.

Wider weather episode

High pressure built over the Pacific Northwest for a big period of warmer and drier conditions - with the warmest temperatures of the year so far in the calendar year.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1170567. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.