Seattleites might catch a glimpse of the sun today amid the clouds, as weather forecasts predict a partly sunny sky with a high creeping up to 58 degrees. The serene no-wind conditions this morning are set to give way to a light breeze from the north-northwest, the National Weather Service in Seattle reported. Those venturing out early experienced crisp temperatures, with the mercury hovering around 42 degrees and humidity at a noticeable 78 percent.
Tonight, however, gathers a bit more uncertainty with a scant 10 percent chance of rain after the late hour of 5 am materializes. While temperatures are anticipated to drop to a cool 44 degrees, the stillness of the north wind is expected to settle into calm as evening falls, NWS Seattle projects. With visibility clear at 10 miles, the city’s breathtaking views should remain unobscured for the day.
Looking ahead to Thursday, rain is more than just a whisper on the wind, with the likelihood jumping to 60 percent, mainly post 10 am. Overcast skies and a high of 52 degrees grant a classic Seattle ambiance, coupled with a south breeze moving at 6 to 9 mph. Any expected rainfall amounts to perhaps a modest tenth of an inch or less, according to National Weather Service Seattle's forecast.
The wet weather is not looking to say goodbye just yet, as Thursday night promises a 70 percent chance of showers, primarily before the clock strikes 11 pm. Nighttime temperatures are pegged to linger around 45 degrees, while the south wind continues its presence, albeit lightening up after midnight. Rainfall figures are again expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.
As the city tiptoes into the weekend, a drier outlook begins to emerge. The risk of rain falls to a mere 20 percent before Friday morning wanes. The clouds stick around, but the thermometers are set to reach a more agreeable 56 degrees. "Mostly clear" is the nighttime story for Friday, with lows settling at around 43 degrees.
Saturday shines a bit brighter, with mostly sunny weather and high temperatures hitting near a welcoming 60 degrees. The night brings no significant change, staying partly cloudy with similar lows. Some old habits die hard—Sunday hints at a return of rain chances after 11 am, despite the sunshine. So, while the mercury could hit 59 degrees, Seattle's signature drizzle may not be quite ready to take its leave.
