The Seattle area is set to experience a range of weather conditions in the coming days. Starting today, cloudy skies will give way to greater clarity, leading to a mostly sunny afternoon with highs near 66 degrees. Residents can expect a gentle shift in the winds from calm to a westerly direction around 6 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Tonight's forecast carries a slight chance of rain between the hours of 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. Cloud cover will increase, and temperatures are anticipated to drop to around 54 degrees. The wind, meanwhile, is predicted to remain light but will change direction from variable to easterly at about 5 mph after midnight. The chance of precipitation is currently pegged at 20 percent.
On Friday, the possibility of rain lingers on before the morning concludes, standing at a 20 percent likelihood. The sun is expected to make an appearance in part, with daytime highs forecasted to be near 65 degrees and winds continuing to be mostly subdued. A similar pattern of southbound air flow around 5 mph is forecasted for the afternoon.
The weekend is looking broadly favorable for those making outdoor plans. Saturday is set to be mostly sunny with daytime highs nearing 68 degrees. Calm winds are anticipated early on, due to shift to a northerly direction, coming in at about 5 mph in the afternoon. Saturday night partially cloudy conditions are projected with lows around 53 degrees.
Uncertainty in weather conditions returns on Sunday, bringing a 30 percent chance of rain, mainly post 11 a.m. The skies will largely be covered, pressing temperatures to a high in the vicinity of 68. The night could be wetter, with chances of rainfall rolling in alongside mostly cloudy skies and a low near 58.
For those keeping an eye on the week ahead, Monday's forecast includes a slight probability of showers before the late morning. The weather will stay mostly cloudy, with a high once again flirting with the 69-degree mark. Nighttime should bring partly cloudy conditions and lows roundabout 57 degrees. As the week unfolds, sunny days are on the horizon, particularly on Tuesday, with temperatures climbing to a pleasant high near 73.
A shifting pattern re-emerges midweek, with the forecast holding a chance of rain by Wednesday. Despite this, the sun is still expected to make its presence felt, with temperatures reaching up to the low 70s.
