Clear, Warm Weekend On The Way: Washington Weather Forecast

SEATTLE — There's almost nothing better than wrapping up a work week and knowing that a nice, summery weekend awaits. If you feel the same way: congratulations, because a pleasant sunny weekend is exactly what's on the docket for Puget Sound.

Despite some earlier concerns that smoke from wildfires burning in California and Oregon might steal our sunshine, the winds of fortune are blowing across Puget Sound. Specifically, they are blowing west and dragging all the smoke away from our area.

As a result, forecasters are predicting sunny, clear skies Saturday with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s. Expect slightly cooler temperatures along the coast, with the warmest temperatures hitting the mid-80s near the Cascades. Areas that are susceptible to low-lying fog can expect a little Saturday morning, but it and any morning clouds should burn away as the day progresses.

Saturday night's low will be very manageable at around 59 degrees, followed by yet another bright, crisp day Sunday. Like Saturday, Sunday's highs should hover around 80, with overnight lows once again in the upper 50s.

After that, the NWS says to expect a warm, pleasantly summery work week ahead.

The week should remain smoke-free as well, as westerly winds bring in clean air and push the wildfire smoke east.

That said, the situation could change — especially if a new wildfire crops up — in that case, you can always check the air quality forecast by visiting the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency's website. You can also sign up to receive text alert updates by texting WILDFIRES to 313131.