The weather in Seattle is taking a turn for the better after some morning showers, with the skies clearing up to bring a mostly sunny week ahead, according to the National Weather Service. As the clouds give way, residents can look forward to warmer temperatures, approaching the 70s by Thursday.

Earlier drizzles are predicted to be short-lived, the National Weather Service in Seattle reported a 30% chance of precipitation between noon and 3 p.m. today, but that's expected to clear up as the day unfolds. The skies will transition from "mostly cloudy" to cheerfully sunny, with a high of 58 by this afternoon. Winds are shifting from south to northwestern, breezing through at a comfortable 7 to 9 mph. However, brace for a partly cloudy night with a low dipping to around 42, with steady northwestern winds.

Continuing into the week, the NWS points to a stretch of pleasant weather. Wednesday will be "mostly sunny" with daytime temperatures reaching a high near 62. The wind, initially from the east northeast at 7 to 14 mph, will pivot to the north northwest in the morning hours. With clear skies on Wednesday night, the low will settle around 46.

Forecasters at the NWS anticipate the warming trend to carry forward, predicting a sunny Thursday with the mercury rising to 70 degrees. The following night, residents can revel in the absence of clouds with temperatures hovering at a comfortable 51. For those planning ahead, the weekend is expected to be balmy, reaching a high near 79 on Saturday, before settling down to a "mostly clear" evening with a mild 53 degrees. Although there's a slight cooldown heading into Monday, the high will remain a pleasant 66.