A beautiful week ahead in the greater Seattle area

Seattle weather: Warmer, sunnier days ahead

FOX 13 Seattle Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan has your latest western Washington weather forecast!

SEATTLE - A strong ridge of high pressure will bring sunny skies and warmer temperatures to the Puget Sound area this week.

It’s a chilly, frosty Sunday morning in western Washington. Most areas are starting clear and cool this morning. Low-level clouds and fog in Lewis County should burn off fast. This afternoon will be beautiful, with sunny skies and high temperatures close to 60 degrees in Seattle.

A map showing the high temperatures forecast for Sunday in Western Washington.

It will be warmer and sunny in Western Washington on Sunday. (FOX 13 Seattle)

It will be a perfect afternoon for baseball in Seattle as the Mariners take on the Texas Rangers. First pitch temperature will be in the mid 50s and the roof should be open today.

A graphic showing the Mariners forecast for Sunday's game.

The roof will be open for Sunday's Mariners game with sunny skies. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Looking Ahead:

Monday and Tuesday will be warmer, with a few more high clouds in the sky. Highs will be in the mid 60s both days.

Wednesday will be slightly cooler with a few more clouds, but we will stay dry. Another ridge of high pressure will build over the Pacific Northwest Thursday through next weekend with temps soaring close to 70 degrees on Friday.