The city of Seattle is set to see an increase in rainfall over the coming days, with forecasts predicting a shift from light sporadic showers to more consistent rain patterns. According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, there is a 20 percent chance of rain between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. today, on an otherwise mostly sunny day with a high near 48 degrees. The calm before the storm will give way to cloudier skies and higher chances of precipitation as the weekend approaches.
The weather tonight includes a forecasted 30 percent chance of rain starting after 4 a.m., with temperatures dipping to around 40 degrees. As Saturday comes around, the likelihood of rain increases significantly to 90 percent post-10 a.m., with a high temperature close to 47 degrees. From then on, Seattleites should prepare for a wetter climate as new precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible.
Moving into Saturday night, the downpour is expected to continue, with a low of around 44 degrees and winds coming from the south at 7 to 10 mph. The NWS Seattle forecasts that the chance of rain is at 100 percent, with new precipitation amounts potentially ranging from a quarter to a half of an inch.
For those hoping for a break in the weather, Sunday doesn't look promising with another day of rain, high temperatures near 52 degrees, and, continued south-southwest winds. The unwavering pattern of rain is anticipated to hold steady through Monday, with chances of precipitation at 90 percent and high temperatures sticking close to 47 degrees. The consistent forecast speaks to a city adjusting to its reputation for wet weather as autumn dictates its terms.
The early days of the week will also have their share of showers. Rain is likely on Monday night, mainly before 10 p.m., and again on Tuesday, particularly after 4 p.m. The nighttime on Tuesday will deliver more rain with temperatures around 43 degrees. Additionally, more rainfall is expected through Wednesday and into Thursday, affirming a soggy outlook for the region as per the NWS predictions.
