Residents of Seattle should enjoy a burst of sunshine today before the clouds roll back in, bringing a mix of rain and chillier temperatures. According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, the forecast predicts an ascent to a pleasant 68 degrees under mostly sunny skies, accompanied by a gentle south wind blowing at around 6 to 11 mph.
However, as the day turns into night, the chances of precipitation jump up. There's a 50 percent chance of rain on the docket for this evening, with lows hovering in the mid-50s. Those south winds are expected to pick up, possibly reaching 20 mph in gusts.
Moving into Friday and the weekend, the patchy showers seem inclined to linger, with a reduced chance of precipitation in the mornings. It partially clears up for some sun by Friday afternoon, with temperatures peaking in the mid-60s. Northward winds will shift the atmosphere, calming down to a steadier pace by Saturday night.
Looking ahead, Sunday keeps the pattern of a slight chance of showers before the late morning breaks into sunlit skies, with a high near 62 degrees. The week opens with a mostly sunny Monday, but by nightfall, the forecast hints at the possibility of rain once more. As we approach midweek, the cycle of rain and respite continues, alternating between chances of showers and partly sunny days with highs wavering in the low 60s. The constant companion through this period seems to be the north wind, persistently blowing at around 8 to 10 mph.
