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We've called for yet another “Weather Alert Day" as frozen temperatures grip Western Washington. Powerful winds in the east Puget Sound lowlands (e.g. Monroe and North Bend) could lead to tree damage and power outages - not to mention brutal wind chills.

We've called for yet another “Weather Alert Day" as frozen temperatures grip Western Washington. Powerful winds in the east Puget Sound lowlands (e.g. Monroe and North Bend) could lead to tree damage and power outages - not to mention brutal wind chills.

Avalanche danger high in the North Cascades.

Temperatures drop into the upper 70s Thursday with even cooler highs Friday with a slight chance for drizzle.

Widespread rain returns to Western Washington Thursday afternoon and evening as temps still struggle to warm up. 

Record-breaking cold is expected in Western Washington Thursday afternoon, as offshore winds continue to push chilly air into the area.

Record-breaking cold is expected in Western Washington Thursday afternoon, as offshore winds continue to push chilly air into the area.

Today will be a somewhat wacky weather day: we'll alternate between showers and sunbreaks. Mountain snow will be quite heavy. It'll be breezy, too. We can't rule out spotty thunderstorms either (especially for the coast).

Big change is on the way Friday as blustery conditions spread rain, wind, and mountain snow across the region.

Six states are under wind chill-related advisories as bitter cold engulfs the Northern Plains this week.