Lake Forest Park, 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 for Lake Forest Park, King County.
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Lake Forest Park, a verdant stretch of King County, unfolds with a quiet grace, its character shaped by the generous hand of nature. It lies 2.8 miles east of Shoreline, WA (from Shoreline, WA: bearing 88°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north-north-west of Kirkland. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep, resonant greens of conifers and broadleaf deciduous trees, descend towards the shimmering waters of Lake Washington. The air here, especially after a gentle rain, carries the clean, damp scent of moss and decaying leaves, a perfume that clings to the very soul of the place. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy, falls in shifting patterns on the forest floor, illuminating ferns and the occasional flash of a resident bird's wing. The terrain itself is a study in gentle undulation, a landscape that encourages a slower, more deliberate pace, where the sounds of traffic are softened by the rustle of leaves and the distant murmur of the lake. This locale’s story is one of thoughtful development, where the vision of preserving natural beauty has guided its growth. Originally a forested estate, Lake Forest Park was conceived with a commitment to integrating homes within the existing woodland, a principle that still resonates today. The local economy, while not dominated by a single industry, finds its strength in the services that support its residential character and its proximity to the larger economic engines of the region. The lake itself is a vital artery, offering recreational opportunities that are central to the lifestyle of Lake Forest Park's residents, from kayaking on its placid surface to enjoying the cool embrace of its shores. It is a place where the echoes of its past as a secluded retreat continue to inform its present, a subtle reminder of the enduring appeal of a community that values its connection to the natural world.
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| Location | Lake Forest Park, King County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.756764°N, 122.28096°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98155 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lake Forest Park, 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 Lake Forest Park includes coordinates 47.756764°N, 122.280960°W, situated in King County. ZIP code 98155. 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.