The National Weather Service (NWS) in Seattle has updated the city's weather forecast, indicating a high chance of showers throughout the weekend. Residents should expect rain, primarily after noon today, with a 90 percent chance of precipitation and new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch. Temperatures will hover near 62 degrees, and winds will gradually pick up pace, moving from a light south breeze to a steadier 5 to 10 mph.
As reported by the National Weather Service, a similar pattern is expected to continue into the night, with showers likely and a low temperature settling around 56 degrees. South winds will strengthen, potentially reaching up to 17 mph, and could gust as high as 24 mph. The chance of rain remains high at 90 percent, with new precipitation amounts estimated to be between a half and three quarters of an inch. It's rare to definitively expect so much rain in the Pacific Northwest even with its reputation for drizzly days.
The report also details that Saturday will likely mirror today's conditions, with showers expected and a 90 percent chance of precipitation. Temperatures will rise slightly to a high near 65 degrees, with south winds blowing between 13 and 20 mph and gusts that could equally peak at 24 mph. The rainfall is anticipated to be lighter, however, with new amounts predicted to be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Saturday night will offer some respite, as chances of showers drop to 40 percent before 11 p.m.
Looking ahead to Sunday, the forecast brings a somewhat brighter outlook; it is partly sunny with a high near 71 and a gentle south wind of 3 to 5 mph. The ensuing evening will stay partly cloudy, with a low around 56. The week's start seems to hold a warming trend, as Monday projects partial sunshine with temperatures reaching up to 74 degrees, though the night may see a return of showers after 11 p.m.
The National Weather Service further predicts that Tuesday may start with a chance of showers before 11 a.m., progressing to mostly cloudy conditions and a high near 67 degrees. Clearing skies are forecast for Tuesday night, leading to a low around 52. Residents can look forward to midweek relief from the rain, with Wednesday and Thursday set to be sunny, featuring highs near 70 and 74 degrees, respectively, and lows maintaining the mid-50s.
