EVERETT — In a sign that spring is finally here, Everett could see temperatures in the 70s next week, meteorologists say.
Starting Friday, the area is expected to see partly cloudy skies, with a 90% chance temperatures will be higher than the low 60s, National Weather Service meteorologist Kirby Cook said.
There’s about a 50-50 chance Everett will be warmer than the low 70s.
The sun is predicted to return for an extended stay in Snohomish County, as soon as Monday. After varying amounts of rain in the forecast through Monday morning, the National Weather Service predicts a high of 58 with partly cloudy skies.
And Tuesday through Friday, at least, Snohomish County can expect partly to mostly sunny days with highs in the low- to mid-60s, then a good chance to surpass 70 degrees on Friday.
With the first sign of warm temperatures this year comes the danger of children falling from windows.
Shawneri Guzman, community outreach manager for South County Fire, said first responders see an increase of cases from April through September.
“We’re bracing ourselves for a lot of window falls across the county,” Guzman said.
As temperatures warm up in April to September, South County Fire typically see children under the age of 4 falling from open windows.
In 2021, 22 children reportedly fell out of windows, which set a record for the county.
The greater the height, the more injuries are likely to occur. Injuries can range from scrapes and bruises to skull fractures and spinal cord injuries, Guzman said.
The lack of air conditioning in Western Washington makes Snohomish County an especially high-risk area for such falls, as people open their windows for relief from the heat.
Maya Tizon: 425-334-3939; maya.tizon@heraldnet.com; Twitter: @mayatizon.
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