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Snow is coming (unless it's not)

After a record-warm December, Seattle is staring down three straight days of below-freezing temperatures — and maybe a chance at snow. We catch up with Seattle Weather Blog's Justin Shaw to get a download on the forecast, and hear from Arlene Hampton from the Salvation Army about the plan for emergency shelter.

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Why is it so warm?

If you think it’s been warm this winter you are right. December’s temperatures broke records. And that means we’ll see less snowpack. Deputy state climatologist Karin Bumbaco is here to bring us up to speed on weather patterns and what’s ahead this winter.

Week in Review: Denny Blaine Park, flooding, and invasive owls

Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with Seattle Times Amanda Zhou, Puget Sound Business Journal’s Alex Halverson, and political analyst and contributing columnist Joni Balter.

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Seattle's rain is changing

The rain is sticking around today, although it likely won’t be as heavy as it was earlier this week. Two atmospheric rivers broke rainfall records across Western Washington. Flood , wiping out Seattle to Portland Amtrack services and drenching anyone trying to get around on foot. Rain like we saw this week is probably going to be more common as our climate changes.

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Heavy rain relents in Western Washington, but floodwater, damage remains along swollen rivers

Western Washington is recovering from two days of record-breaking rainfall, and the threat to homes and businesses lingers as floodwaters make their way down rivers and streams.