Seattle residents can expect a significant turn in the weather, with the National Weather Service predicting several days of rain and possible downpours into the next week. The forecast rings in a stark contrast to the current clear skies and chilly temperatures, hovering at 30°F early this morning in Seattle.
Today's weather remains sunny, boasting a high of 47°F, according to NWS Seattle's latest update. Residents can enjoy calm winds before they pick up slightly, shifting southwest at around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tonight will see the beginnings of a weather shift, with clouds increasing and a low chance, 10 percent, of rain after 4 a.m.
Tomorrow will see this chance rise to 30 percent, particularly after 10 a.m., as temperatures climb to a milder 52°F. The weekend forecast doesn't bode well for outdoor plans, with an 80 percent chance of rain on Saturday and continuous rain expected through to Tuesday. Highs will remain around the 50-degree mark, with gusts on Saturday potentially reaching up to 31 mph.
Sunday's forecast looks even grimmer, with a washout predicted and a 100 percent chance of rain hammering the city. Heading into next week, the showers seem relentless, NWS Seattle notes there will be rain, with mostly cloudy skies and high temperatures hovering just around 50°F. A brief reprieve may come on Wednesday, with the rains potentially tapering off, but cloudy skies will likely remain.
The city's residents should prepare for a soggy stretch and keep their umbrellas at hand, as the rain is expected to persist. For those hopeful for another sunny day akin to today's weather, they will have to wait as the forecast suggests an umbrella will be the accessory of choice for Seattleites over the next several days.
