The city of Seattle is bracing for a mix of rain and snow today, with the National Weather Service reporting that precipitation is all but certain. According to the latest weather briefing, there's a 60 percent chance of rain and snow in the morning, which will turn to all rain after 7 a.m. Despite the chilly start at 37°F, temperatures are expected to climb to a high near 44°F. Commuters are advised to quickly bundle up as the north northeast winds of 6 to 8 mph this morning will give way to an east southeast breeze in the afternoon.
For those looking to enjoy an evening out, the chances of rain drop significantly to 20 percent before 10 p.m. tonight, with an anticipated low of around 33°F. The National Weather Service anticipates little disruption to the night, with mostly cloudy skies and an east northeast wind lingering in the vicinity of 7 mph. Residents may want to keep an umbrella at hand, just to be safe.
The forecast for Friday paints a brighter picture, with a mere 10 percent chance of rain after 4 p.m. and plenty of sunshine during the day. Temperatures are slated to rise, with a high near 49°F and a consistent east wind at 7 mph. The uptick in temperature could potentially offer a welcomed reprieve from the recent cold spell.
Folks might want to make the most out of their Friday sunshine, as the weekend brings back the clouds and a 30 percent to 50 percent chance of rain. Each night sees lows dipping down to the upper 30s to low 40s, and the days will remain mostly cloudy with highs hovering around the 50°F mark – slightly above average for this time of year. The unpredictable spring-like conditions seem to quickly turn even the most mundane plans into a gamble against the rain.
