Seattle's typically overcast skies are set to briefly make way for sunshine, according to the latest forecasts. The National Weather Service in Seattle predicts a mostly sunny day with a high near 62 degrees. Evening will bring partly cloudy skies and a low around 46, with a soft southern wind nudging at 5 to 7 mph.

Residents should to savor the clear skies while they last, as Tuesday also promises mostly sunny weather with a comfortable high near 64. The gentle southwest breeze is expected to pick up slightly, breaking at 7 to 11 mph. But come Tuesday night, it's umbrellas out with rain guaranteed and a drop to a low around 42. With the wind's persistence, gusts could potentially reach up to 20 mph, as they accompany sheets of certain rainfall.

According to the forecast posted on the NWS website, Wednesday will likely witness the continuation of rain, with a high near 51 and southwest winds maintaining their strength. The odds of precipitation stand firm at 80%, but with less expected rainfall than the night before.

As the wet week progresses, Seattleites will see a brief hiatus from the rain with only a 30 percent chance of it before 11pm on Wednesday night, segueing into a mix of clouds and occasional sunshine on Thursday. Despite this, rain might just choose to grace the city yet again after 11am, with the forecast suggesting a 30 percent chance of showers. Thursday night may likely be spared with only a slight chance of rain predicted before 11pm.

The weekend outlook holds a familiar pattern, with Friday displaying itself mostly sunny and a high near 55, only for the rain to once again sneak back into the picture after 11pm. Saturday's weather tosses up a mix of rain and patchy sunshine, with a high hovering near 53 degrees.