Cottage Lake, Washington Weather
Cottage Lake, Washington — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Cottage Lake, King County.
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About Cottage Lake, Washington
Cottage Lake lies cradled by the verdant slopes that rise gently from its shimmering surface, a mosaic of Douglas fir and western red cedar forming a dense, fragrant canopy. It lies 5.3 miles north-north-east of Redmond, WA (from Redmond, WA: bearing 23°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north-east of Kirkland. Sunlight, softened by the persistent Pacific Northwest mist, filters through the boughs, illuminating patches of moss-laden bark and casting ephemeral patterns upon the forest floor. The air here carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and decaying leaves, a perpetual perfume that speaks of the rich, dark loam underfoot. The water itself, a placid mirror reflecting the ever-changing sky, offers a cool respite, its surface occasionally broken by the silent ripple of a rising trout or the distant, rhythmic dip of a paddle. The history of Cottage Lake is a quiet echo of the industrious spirit that once defined the region, a legacy of logging and small-scale farming that has largely given way to a more suburban rhythm. Generations have found solace and sustenance in the surrounding fertile lands, and the vestiges of those early homesteads, weathered barns and overgrown orchards, still whisper tales of resilience and self-sufficiency. Today, while the larger economy of the greater Seattle area hums with innovation, Cottage Lake retains a distinct character, a slower pulse that allows for a deeper appreciation of its natural beauty. The local economy now leans towards services and retail, catering to the families who have chosen Cottage Lake for its tranquil setting and its proximity to the urban bustle, yet its soul remains tethered to the enduring allure of the forest and the serene expanse of its namesake water.
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| Location | Cottage Lake, King County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.744266°N, 122.077346°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98077, 98072 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Cottage Lake, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cottage Lake, Washington, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Cottage Lake includes coordinates 47.744266°N, 122.077346°W, situated in King County. ZIP code 98077, 98072. Telephone area code: 206, 253. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
