Brrr... Temperatures Warmer, But Will Stay Below Normal This Week

The snow has mostly melted away, but temperatures are still about 10 degrees below normal and rain is here for several days, say forecasters with the National Weather Service.

The NWS is predicting rain this week and a return to above-freezing temperatures after a chilly weekend with overnight temperatures dropping to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. The local chill was so pervasive that developed a layer of ice and the fountain was frozen solid until Sunday afternoon.

City road crews were busy last week and over the weekend applying de-icing solution and a grit-and-salt mix to roads to prevent accidents.

Temperatures are predicted to stay below normal for this week, with highs in the mid-40s and lows in the mid-30s. Rain is predicted today through Wednesday and a likelihood of precipitation remains through next Sunday. Snow levels—where snowfall is expected to accumulate—is forecast at approximately 1000 feet above sea level and Snoquamie Pass on I-90 and area ski resorts in the Cascades are expected to receive around 2-3 feet of new snow.