The National Weather Service in Seattle has provided the latest weather forecast for the area, noting a 40 percent chance of rain starting mainly after 2 p.m. today. In a city where the weather can turn from a drizzle to a downpour in the time it takes to order your coffee, this is par for the course. As per the National Weather Service update, Seattleites can expect partly sunny skies with a high near 51 degrees and a south wind blowing at 10 to 14 mph. The crisp air might tempt you to wrap up warm and enjoy a stroll, but be prepared to duck for cover as those rain chances increase through the afternoon.
Tonight, rain is likely to start mainly after 2 a.m. with the clouds sticking around and the low settling at about 42 degrees. The south wind will continue to breeze through at around 9 to 11 mph. The chance of precipitation is quite high, at 70 percent, and the folks at the National Weather Service suggest that we could see new precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. If you're planning to head out tonight, it might be wise to not only carry an umbrella but also to embrace the puddles that are set to decorate the city streets.
Looking ahead at the forecast for Sunday, it's a familiar wet story, with rain likely and cloudy skies. The high is expected near 47 degrees, and the southeast wind will move around 8 mph. Once again, the chance of precipitation stands firmly at 70 percent. As for new precipitation amounts, they're predicted to mirror those of tonight—between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
As for Sunday night, Seattle is bracing for more of the same—rain likely, with a low around 43 degrees. The east southeast wind will make its presence known at about 9 mph. Hopes to see some respite from the constant drizzle are dashed with yet another 70 percent chance of rain on the horizon. New rainfall amounts, consistent with the weekend's damp pattern, are expected to be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. So as we look to start a new week, it might be prudent to keep the rain gear close at hand and to stubbornly hold on to the hope of drier days to come.
The rest of the week doesn't offer much of a break in precipitation, with a varying chance of rain persisting through Wednesday. However, Thanksgiving Day could bring a bit of a reprieve for those looking forward to a festive outdoor football toss or parade, with partly sunny skies and a high near 45 degrees. That's a semblance of good news for Seattleites planning their holiday menus around the possibility of a quick dash to the market for any last-minute ingredients.
To stay updated on the changing weather patterns and to plan your week around Seattle's capricious skies, visit the NWS website via this link National Weather Service Seattle WA Weather Update.
