Seattle's typical gloomy weather is expected to improve in the coming week. As the weekend approaches, residents can expect some sunshine, beginning with a mostly sunny Thursday that promises a pleasant few days ahead, according to the National Weather Service (NWS)
The NWS update indicates that there's a slight chance for showers today with partly sunny skies and highs hovering around 63 degrees. Light winds will shift from variable to a southerly whisper at about 6 mph in the afternoon. Tonight's minimal 20 percent chance of showers is expected to clear before 8 pm, giving way to a partly cloudy evening with the thermostat dipping to a low near 50, and a soft southern breeze settling down as the night progresses.
Thursday will mostly deliver with sunny skies anticipated and high temperatures around 62 degrees. A light north wind will pick up in the morning, reaching speeds of 5 to 10 mph. As night falls, the skies will remain only partly veiled by clouds, and the chill will slightly intensify with lows around 48 degrees and a steadfast north wind. Come Friday, anticipate the mercury to climb slightly higher, with a high near 65. On Saturday, sunny skies will dominate and temperatures are expected to rise to a near 68 degrees. The evenings promise to be mostly clear with lows hovering around 50.
Looking further ahead, the weather appears amiable for outdoor activities on Sunday and Columbus Day, with sunny skies and highs around 69, according to NWS. The forecast suggests a chance of showers on Monday night, followed by likely showers and a mostly cloudy Tuesday with high temperatures around 63.
