Snow in the lowlands of Western Washington is looking more likely by Saturday night and into next week as unseasonably cold temperatures continue throughout the region. Forecast models are showing a 50% chance of at least 1 inch of snow starting Saturday or early Sunday, the National Weather Service said in an emailed briefing Monday afternoon.

Temperatures in Tacoma are expected to range between the low 30s to high 40s beginning on Thursday with possible snow showers Saturday night.

The nation's capital is expected to see mostly sunny skies with increasing winds over the next few days; gusts may hit 47 mph on January 29.

Southwest Washington experienced a drier-than-usual January but is not experiencing drought conditions, according to the National Weather Service.

Washington D.C residents have been experiencing extreme cold in recent days, but forecasters say they can expect temperatures to warm up in the very near future.

A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington

The plane collided with a helicopter just before it was scheduled to land. This is a developing story and will be updated.

The National Weather Service reports moderately cold temperatures and mostly sunny skies in Washington D.C. with a warming trend ahead.

It's not a sure thing yet, but the National Weather Service says the forecast grows "increasingly interesting" starting on Friday.

Officials believe there are no survivors after a passenger plane on approach to Reagan National Airport near Washington, DC, collided Wednesday night with a US Army helicopter midair, sending both aircraft into the Potomac River below,

Temperatures in Olympia are expected to range from the high 20s to high 40s beginning on Thursday, with possible weekend snow showers.

Here's a breakdown of when these weather patterns will impact western Washington.