The unpredictability of the Pacific Northwest's weather continues as Seattle experiences a grab-bag of overcast skies, sunny spots, and possible showers. According to the National Weather Service, after a dreary start at 50°F with overcast conditions, Seattle is expected to see the clouds giving way to the sun with a comfortable high near 65 today. The south-southwest winds are blowing mild at around 9 mph.

Tonight's forecast points toward partly cloudy skies with a drop to a low of around 48 degrees while the wind is set to dial back a touch, hitting a mellow 5 to 7 mph before becoming light and variable. Looking ahead, Friday could sprinkle some unpredictability into the mix with a 30 percent chance of showers post the 9 am mark, despite the partly sunny promise and a high hovering near 63 degrees. The variable weather seems par for the course for the Emerald City's inhabitants.

Looking further into the weekend, Friday night ups the ante with a 50 percent chance of rainfall. It appears that mostly cloudy conditions will persist, as the temperatures stay reasonably steady at a low of around 49 degrees. In typical Seattle fashion, the wind shifts west at 5 to 7 mph, then turns south after the stroke of midnight. Saturday continues this pattern - slightly cooler, still cloudy - as a 30 percent chance of showers loom mainly before 11 am.

As Seattleites plan their weekend, they'll see a 20 percent chance of showers both Saturday night and early Sunday, setting the stage for mostly cloudy conditions throughout. The forecast dangles a slice of hope with a high near 61 on Sunday, improving to a partly sunny Memorial Day with temperatures reaching a more seasonal 70 degrees. The week ahead suggests that showers might play tag with the sun, as chances of precipitation mix with highs in the 60s, indicating layers are the wise attire choice for Seattle's residents.