National Irish Coffee Day kicks off January 25th each year with a mug of strong coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and topped with a layer of cream. 

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On a cold, wet day in 1942 weary travelers to the small Shannon Airport in southwest Ireland found their way to a restaurant and chef Joe Sheridan. To warm his guests, he served them hot coffee, spiked with whiskey and topped with whipped cream. The passengers asked if the beverage was Brazilian coffee. Sheridan responded that it was Irish coffee.

A travel writer, Stanton Delaplane, brought Irish coffee to the United States after having it at Shannon Airport.

Delaplane brought the idea to the Buena Vista Cafe on November 10, 1952. After much trial and error, sampling, and a trip back to Ireland for a taste of the original, Delaplane, along with Buena Vista owners Jack Koeppler and George Freeberg, were able to replicate the delicious coffee and the method for floating the cream on top of the coffee.

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Sun, Jan 25, 12:00 AM PST to Sun, Jan 25, 9:00 AM PST

What

Very cold temperatures as low as 20 to 25 degrees expected.

Where

Eastern Kitsap County, City of Seattle, Downtown Everett / Marysville Area, Eastside, Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties, Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties, Olympia and Southern Puget Sound, and Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area.

When

From midnight tonight to 9 AM PST Sunday.

Impacts

Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Additional Details

Temperatures will be coldest away from the water.

Summary

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit wa211.org anytime.

Issued By

NWS Seattle WA

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Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Sat, Jan 24, 4:17 AM PST to Sat, Jan 24, 9:00 AM PST

What

Very cold temperatures as low as 20 to 25 degrees expected.

Where

Eastern Kitsap County, City of Seattle, Downtown Everett / Marysville Area, Eastside, Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties, and Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area.

When

Until 9 AM PST this morning.

Impacts

Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Summary

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit wa211.org anytime.

Issued By

NWS Seattle WA