Enjoyed a brief taste of spring? Here's what to expect as cooler temperatures and light rainfall return to Washington.
Federal workers who were not let go said the afternoon layoffs included meteorologists who do crucial local forecasts in National Weather Service offices across the U.S.
Sunny with high near 41°F, gusty winds today; clear and 24°F tonight; elevated fire risk due to low humidity and wind.
This week will bring the chance of light showers throughout Western Washington, with the possibility of heavier precipitation into the weekend.
The people who once ran the federal weather and oceans agency say it touches people’s daily lives in unnoticed ways and that massive firings there could cause needless deaths and a big hit to America’s economy.