Seattle’s weather is serving up a classic medley of Pacific Northwest nuances for the upcoming week, with a mixture of drizzle, clouds, and the occasional sun break. The National Weather Service in Seattle reports misty conditions with a cool 52°F temperature as of this morning, promising a rather gray and moist canvas over the cityscape.
There's a 40 percent chance of rain later today, particularly post-lunch, as the mostly cloudy skies might begin to wring themselves out. According to the forecast, those south-southeast winds are going to whip up to 10 mph and could get gusty, reaching up to 22 mph by the time you’re considering an afternoon coffee break. So, hold onto your hats, or at least your umbrellas.
Come nightfall, the rain chances bump up to 50 percent before tapering off near the witching hour. As the clouds start giving us the cold shoulder and drift away, the temperatures are expected to dip to a low of around 46 degrees. Don’t let the potential peeks of clear sky fool you; those southwest winds might still have a bite, charging at 5 to 15 mph with gusts that could challenge your evening stroll.
Looking ahead to Friday, the city will get a reprieve from the recent damp conditions — mostly sunny skies with a decent high near 63, says the weather service. The weekend, however, will toggle back to Seattle’s familiar rinse cycle, offering a 50 percent shot of rain on Saturday and a somewhat drier outlook for Sunday.
The coming week seems to stay true to the city's unpredictable reputation. Partly sunny days trade-off with chances of rain, like Monday's mostly sunny promise against Tuesday's looming rain potential. Long story short, Seattleites, dress in layers and keep your rain boots handy; it's typical spring weather in the Northwest.
For the full forecast and updates, Seattle's weather aficionados can visit the National Weather Service website at forecast.weather.gov.
