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Published on March 25, 2024
Seattle Braces for Showers with Constant Rain Chances, NWS Projects Sunnier Weekend AheadSource: Monikasj, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The weather forecast for Seattle, as reported by the National Weather Service (NWS) Seattle, WA, indicates an overcast sky with temperatures lingering around 48°F and a gentle south southeast wind blowing at 8 MPH. According to the NWS, residents can expect a high near 52 with an 80% chance of rain after 1pm, accompanied by new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

This evening, rain is expected to continue before tapering off around 2am, maintaining a similar chance of precipitation. The temperature is forecasted to drop slightly to a low around 43 with a south southwest wind continuing at a mild 6 mph.

Looking ahead at Tuesday's weather, the NWS anticipates rain is likely under mostly cloudy skies, with the day's high inching upwards to approximately 54 degrees and a south southwest wind measuring 6 to 8 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at a steady 70%, with new but minimal precipitation amounts likely.

The chance for rain persists into Tuesday night with a 50% probability, mainly after 11pm, as the clouds increase. Residents can expect a low around 43 degrees as the wind shifts from southwest to southeast after midnight. Come Wednesday, a 100% chance of rain is on the forecast, heralding a high near 52 degrees with new precipitation amounts possibly ranging between a quarter and half an inch.

The latter half of the week shows no reprieve from the wet conditions with both Wednesday night and Thursday bearing a rain-loaded outlook with a 90% chance. However, towards the end of the week, weather patterns show signs of improvement. There's "a chance of rain, mainly before 11pm" on Thursday night, and Friday might bring partly sunny skies with a potential high near 56 degrees.

The weekend forecast suggests a sunnier disposition, with Saturday expected to shine bright and reach a high near 58, according to the NWS forecast acquired from their website. Sunday continues this trend, mostly sunny with the temperatures climbing to around 60 degrees, offering a much-needed respite from the damp and dreary conditions of the week.