Cooler Weather Finally Here | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Smoke’s clearing and Seattle’s heatwave is finally breaking—thanks to shifting winds and incoming low clouds. Expect cool, cleaner air Wednesday with morning drizzle that clears by afternoon, letting sunshine return and highs in the mid-70s. This cooler trend sticks around through early September, with scattered showers Thursday-Friday and another rain chance Saturday. North of Puget Sound may see more consistent rain, but most lowlands stay dry. Temperatures dip into the low 70s Friday and stay there—marking the first time since July 16th we’ve seen temps below 70. While occasional warmth…