Photo: Wikipedia · Big Sur
2026-08-22 – 2026-08-23 doesn't have to be a wash. Here's a clearer weather Plan B.
The question
Where near Seattle has 70°F weather this weekend?
Weekend strip
Big Sur 72°F · Burlington 72°F · Lake Tahoe 73°F · Calgary 75°F · Eugene 75°F
Weekend comparison
| Destination | High | Rain | Match | Travel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sur, California | 72°F | 0.05" | 99% | ~784 mi |
| Burlington, Washington | 72°F | 0.20" | 99% | ~60 mi drive |
| Lake Tahoe, California | 73°F | 0.05" | 99% | ~599 mi |
| Calgary, Alberta | 75°F | 0.15" | 99% | ~441 mi |
| Eugene, Oregon | 75°F | 0.07" | 99% | ~248 mi drive |
Weekend shortlist
1. Big Sur, California
If you’re scanning for current recommendations, put Big Sur near the top of the list: weekend air around 72°F / 58°F, plus a dry outlook with little to no rain.
This is the kind of mountains stop you discover when you stop browsing generic guides and start asking for weather-perfect weekends. You can actually plan a trip around outdoor time here without pretending the sky will cooperate out of kindness.
If you’re comparing two or three towns, weigh Big Sur’s 72°F high against how you actually want to feel outside — then lock the plan once it feels like weather you’ll love.
Things to do
2. Burlington, Washington
Photo: Wikipedia · Burlington, Washington
Rank 2 isn’t a trophy — it’s a forecast fit. Burlington (Washington) lands near 72°F with only light rain on the books (~0.20 in), which is exactly the band people want for dry, mild course days.
This is the kind of city stop you discover when you stop browsing generic guides and start asking for weather-perfect weekends. You can actually plan a trip around outdoor time here without pretending the sky will cooperate out of kindness.
If you’re comparing two or three towns, weigh Burlington’s 72°F high against how you actually want to feel outside — then lock the plan once it feels like weather you’ll love.
Things to do
3. Lake Tahoe, California
Photo: Wikipedia · Lake Tahoe
73°F high · 0.05" rain · ~599 mi
4. Calgary, Alberta
Photo: Wikipedia · Calgary
75°F high · 0.15" rain · ~441 mi
5. Eugene, Oregon
Photo: Wikipedia · Eugene, Oregon
75°F high · 0.07" rain · ~248 mi drive
Bottom line
Big Sur leads this weekend's board. Use the comparison table if you need a Plan B.
Keep planning
Updated August 19, 2026. Not a substitute for local advisories.