As Seattle residents enjoy a mostly sunny sky with temperatures peaking near 76 degrees today, the city is bracing for a potential shift in weather patterns. The latest report indicates a 30 percent likelihood of rain after 4am tonight, transforming the clear conditions into mostly cloudy skies, with a cooler low around 61 degrees as south winds blow at 7 to 9 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Looking ahead tomorrow, a wetter forecast is on the horizon, where Seattleites can expect a 60% chance of rain showers and the possibility of thunderstorms after 11am. "Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am," detailed the National Weather Service. Even though the amount of rain may be less than a tenth of an inch, thunderstorms could bring higher amounts. The high for tomorrow is anticipated to be a mild 71 degrees with a gentle south wind.
The latter half of the week doesn't promise much reprieve from the moisture. Patchy fog is predicted to envelop the area tomorrow night, with additional rain carrying a 50 percent chance of making an appearance before 11pm. Wednesday will follow suit with a 70 percent chance of rain after 11am, suggesting umbrellas and raincoats continue to be part of Seattle's wardrobe as temperatures hover around 69 degrees.
In terms of precipitation, while the week continues to paint a damp portrait, "New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible," the forecast suggests for Wednesday. However, Wednesday night could potentially accumulate between a tenth and a quarter of an inch of rain, maintaining the trend of likely showers throughout the evening.
Temperatures for the latter part of the week will stay consistent, with highs nearing 69 degrees on both Thursday and Saturday, while Friday sees a modest increase to around 71 degrees. Rain chances fluctuate throughout the week but remain a persistent feature in the forecast. Thursday also brings a 50 percent chance of rain with brief moments of patchy fog, whereas Friday and Saturday continue with varying chances of showers.
Residents looking forward to the coming weekend can expect more clouds coupled with chances of rain, only breaking to partly sunny skies by Sunday when highs are expected to reach closer to 72 degrees. As the week unfolds, those in Seattle should prepare for intermittent rain and appreciate the pockets of calm skies between the showers.
