Seattle braces for a soggy conclusion to the week, a mix of showers and thunderstorms with a chance of small hail starting this Thursday. The city, known for its gray and rainy days, will see an 80 percent chance of precipitation with new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, though thunderstorms could bring higher amounts, according to National Weather Service.

The outlook through the weekend hints at conditions gradually shifting from the wet and unsettled to glimpses of the Pacific Northwest’s elusive sunny spells. But first, residents will have to get through to Friday. According to NWS Seattle, showers are likely Thursday night with a 60 percent chance of precipitation and could continue to bombard the city before the weather takes a turn to become mostly sunny on Saturday.

Temperatures will hover in the low to mid-50s during the days, dipping into the low 40s overnight. By Monday, the mercury is expected to creep up, with a high near 61 degrees, offering a brief respite from the chill. However, the reprieve will be short-lived as rain chances are set to return on Monday night, carrying potential rainfall into the midweek.

Outdoor plans for the latter part of the weekend seem safely bet on drier weather, with mostly sunny skies slated for Sunday and a high near 58 degrees. Yet, the opportunity to fully shake dry the dampness is but a fleeting moment, as the forecast for next week predicts another round of rain that could disrupt the early signs of spring warmth. Be sure to enjoy the pockets of sunshine on Saturday and Sunday before the city must, once again, unfurl the umbrellas.