Seattle residents might catch a slight break from the typical drizzle today, with the National Weather Service reporting a 50 percent chance of rain before the evening. According to the latest update, the overcast skies will give way to a high near 50 degrees, as the south wind shifts northwest in the afternoon. It's a light breeze at 6 mph for those stepping out, but you might want to keep the umbrella handy until at least 5 p.m.
As the day unfolds, locals looking to enjoy a dry evening walk are in luck. The weather forecast promises a scant 10 percent chance of rain before 7 p.m., with the night expected to stay mostly cloudy and temperatures dropping to around 40 degrees. Not surprisingly, just when you thought it was clearing up, the north wind will pick up to 7 to 9 mph, ensuring that the chill stays put.
Looking ahead, Thursday isn't looking much better with the NWS Seattle predicting a 30 percent chance of showers after 11 a.m. The grays persist in the sky above the Emerald City, bringing a recurring sense of déjà vu with the highs stagnating near last year's 50-degree mark and that all-too-familiar north-northwest wind at 9 mph.
Don't stash your coats just yet, as Thursday night the city, still clinging to winter's tail, faces another round of potential rainfall at a 30 percent chance before 11 p.m. The clouds won't part much, and the thermometers hover around the 40-degree point. The wind, shifting south after midnight, seems indecisive, roaming from 5 to 8 mph.
The rest of the week appears to follow the same unsettled pattern, with a mix of mostly cloudy days and slight chances of rain. Friday's outlook offers a 20 percent chance of precipitation and a modest climb to 53 degrees. Seattleites can catch a brief respite with some rescheduled outdoor plans before the rain probability ticks up again to 50 percent on Saturday.
Seattle, a city no stranger to the damp and drizzle, faces a weekend that's mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Sunday's daytime provides a glimmer of hope with partly sunny skies and a high nearing 54. But don't leave your rain gear at home; the week ahead forecasts more chances of April showers, which Seattleites know all too well, might just bring May flowers.
