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Unseasonably Warm January: Pacific Northwest Hits 30 Degrees Above Normal

1/14/2026

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On January 13, 2026, millions experienced unseasonably warm temperatures, especially in the Pacific Northwest, with some areas about 30 degrees above normal.
The National Weather Service (NWS) says a ridge of high pressure is driving the warmth, and Seattle’s low is in the 50s.
Temperatures stay 5 to 10 degrees above normal today, with a pattern change bringing cooler conditions later in the week.

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Story summary

On January 13, 2026, millions experienced unseasonably warm temperatures, especially in the Pacific Northwest, with some areas about 30 degrees above normal.
The National Weather Service (NWS) says a ridge of high pressure is driving the warmth, and Seattle’s low is in the 50s.
Temperatures stay 5 to 10 degrees above normal today, with a pattern change bringing cooler conditions later in the week.