The citizens of Seattle can look forward to soaking up the sun today, with clear skies and a high near a pleasant 65 degrees, effectively shedding the winter gloom typical of the Pacific Northwest. This morning's serene scene comes courtesy of a report from the National Weather Service in Seattle, stating that the North Northwest wind is maintaining a gentle 5 to 9 mph speed. But don’t get used to the mild breezes just yet; tonight forecasts predict a mostly clear sky with a low around 44 degrees, and the winds turning north at a soft 3 to 6 mph.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, the sun continues its generous stay, promising a high climb up to 66 degrees. The wind, remaining a bystander to the day's warmth, is expected to be calm, shifting west at around 5 mph in the afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday night's forecast begins to shift, with increasing clouds and a low settling at around 47 degrees, and the calm wind taking a turn, edging South Southwest at 5 to 9 mph past the stroke of midnight.
As Wednesday dawns, Seattle residents should have their umbrellas at the ready. The likelihood of rain increases significantly after 11 am with an overall chance of precipitation hitting 60%. The day may turn cooler, as highs are expected to hover near 54 degrees amidst mostly cloudy conditions, powered by a South wind blowing at a slightly stronger 8 to 11 mph. For those hoping to dodge the drops, Wednesday night might not offer much reprieve, with rain likely continuing and lows around a consistent 46 degrees.
Moving through the week, the dreary drizzle insists on its presence. Thursday also hosts a 60% chance for rain under primarily cloudy cover, with daytime highs peaking around 55 degrees. The salvation of dryness won't be found in the night either, as chances of rain persist amidst the clouds, with the thermometer falling to a low near 44. As Seattleites wrestle with persistent precipitations, the trend doesn't seem to break, with rain likely again on Friday, especially after 11 am, and daily highs struggling to pass 53 degrees.
The watery onslaught is slated to continue through the weekend and into the start of the next week, with rainfall predicted across Saturday, and Saturday night rain likely prevalently. The clouds barely part, and temperatures stay chilled with highs near 51 and lows sinking to around 41. Sunday seems to sing the same soggy song, with additional rains probable and the mercury climbing no higher than 50 for the high. Seattle, it seems, is braced for a period of persistent precipitation.
