Picnic Point, Washington — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Picnic Point, Snohomish County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Picnic Point. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Picnic Point is published on the Seattle Paine Field International Airport (KPAE) page, 4 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 5 airfields within reach of Picnic Point have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Picnic Point: King County International Airport - Boeing Field (KBFI) 39 km · Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT) 44 km · Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (KSEA) 48 km · Bremerton National Airport (KPWT) 54 km
Conditions reported at KPAE describe the airfield itself. Weather 4 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Picnic Point specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Picnic Point unfolds as a verdant expanse, a generous offering of rolling meadows that gently descend toward the meandering waters of the Snohomish River. It lies 4.2 miles north of Lynnwood, WA (from Lynnwood, WA: bearing 352°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-west of Everett. Here, the air carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil, mingling with the faint, sweet perfume of wild roses that cling tenaciously to the fence lines. Towering Douglas firs and alders form a verdant fringe along the riverbanks, their branches a haven for unseen birdlife whose calls punctuate the quietude. The landscape feels ancient and enduring, a place where the passage of seasons is marked by the subtle shifts in light that filter through the dense canopy, casting long, ethereal shadows across the fields as dusk approaches. Historically, Picnic Point has long been a place of respite and gathering, a natural amphitheater where the bounty of the fertile Snohomish Valley has been celebrated. The region’s economy has historically been tied to its agricultural prowess, with farms producing everything from berries to dairy, their produce once transported downriver to larger markets. Though modern development has brought its own pace, the echoes of this agrarian past remain, visible in the patchwork of fields and the enduring connection to the land. The river itself, a vital artery for centuries, continues to shape the character of Picnic Point, offering both a source of sustenance and a serene backdrop for the quiet lives lived along its banks.
Live animated radar for Picnic Point and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Picnic Point, Snohomish County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.881112°N, 122.328396°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98026 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Picnic Point, Washington, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Picnic Point includes coordinates 47.881112°N, 122.328396°W, situated in Snohomish County. ZIP code 98026. 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. 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.