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Renee Duff

Record Lows Chill Northern California While Near-Record Rainfall Drenches Portland And Seattle

People shovel snow off the field prior to the Division II Mens Soccer Championship held at Interbay Soccer Stadium on December 3, 2022, in Seattle, Washington. Snow and rain is expected in the Pacific Northwest. JAMIE SCHWABEROW/ACCUWEATHER

A stretch in unsettled weather across the Northwestern states will keep residents reaching for jackets and umbrellas as temperatures rival levels more typical of the middle of winter this week, AccuWeather forecasters say.

The first half in April has been both wetter and cooler than the historical averages along the Interstate 5 corridor from Seattle to Portland and Eugene, Oregon. By April 16, Seattle has received 147% of its month-to-date historical average rainfall of 1.86 inches. The surplus in precipitation has resulted in more clouds and subsequently lower temperatures than what the Emerald City is accustomed to at this point in the year.

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