Lightning storms threaten to crackle over the mountain range, raising worries about new wildfires. In the Seattle area, we're in for "a little bit of a roller coaster" with temperatures.

Temperatures on Wednesday afternoon will warm a few degrees compared to Tuesday, with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Skies will be sunny with high clouds into the evening hours.

The NWS predicts a classic sunny Seattle summer day with a high of 83°F, clear skies, and light winds, followed by a consistent warm pattern with a slight chance of showers later in the week.

The last weekend of July will see sunny skies and warm temperatures as folks flock to Seattle for Seafair Torchlight Parade and Bite of Seattle.

Perfect summer weather continues in Seattle this weekend with highs Sunday to reach the mid-to-upper 70s. The 80s stage a comeback in the Emerald City on Monday. After patches of stratus clouds this morning,

The Earth’s tilt is the reason for the sunset time changes, according to NWS. In the spring and summer, the Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the sun, resulting in longer days. In fall and winter, it tilts away, shortening them.

Seattle's snow will continue into tomorrow (Jan.19), according to the National Weather Service. But so far, the storm has dumped the most snow south of Seattle.

We're forecasting cooler weather on Friday in Seattle. There have been reports of light drizzle or light rain in the region. Drier weather is likely this afternoon.