The National Weather Service in Seattle has forecasted a day of intermittent showers followed by a clearing sky. The city woke up to a cool 55°F mist this morning, with a humidity reading of 87%, according to the latest update provided by the NWS. Visibility stood at a moderate five miles, the dewpoint at a comfortable 52°F, setting the stage for a gradually improving day.
Locals can expect a 30 percent chance of rain between 10am and 11am. "Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny," the NWS predicts, indicating that sunnier skies are on the horizon as the day progresses. The high is anticipated to hover near a pleasant 64 degrees, with a shift to a north wind at 5 to 8 mph come afternoon. Anticipating the evening, one can look forward to mostly clear skies and a low around 52, with the north wind calming as the night enfolds the city.
The weather outlook for the upcoming week suggests a mix of sun and rain. Monday will be mostly sunny, with highs nearing 69 degrees, and a continuation of light winds. The serenity is brief, however, as rain is expected to return on Tuesday. "Rain, mainly after 11am," is on the docket, with an 80% chance of precipitation and a high near 62. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch are possible, suggesting a light rainfall compared to the downpours the city has seen, as per the NWS forecast.
As the week advances, Seattle residents should keep their umbrellas close at hand. Tuesday night, the chance of precipitation jumps to 90%, with rain before 11pm, then showers likely afterward, and new precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Showers are likely on Wednesday, with a mostly cloudy high around 66. The rain may take a pause on Thursday, but by Thursday night, there's a slight chance showers will hit again after 11pm. The uncertain dance between rain and respite continues into the weekend, with a flirtation of showers amidst partly sunny highs near 66.
