The Seattle area is set to experience a wave of rainy conditions, according to the latest weather forecasts from the National Weather Service (NWS). Starting today, the region is bracing for rain that's expected to begin after 1 p.m. with a high temperature near 48 degrees. The NWS is predicting a 90% chance of precipitation, and residents should prepare for new precipitation amounts ranging between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
Into tonight, the rainfall is forecasted to continue, mainly before 3 a.m., maintaining a steady temperature of around 47 degrees. Winds could become slightly more forceful, with south-southeast wind blowing at 11 to 14 mph. These conditions are part of a larger system that's poised to steadily drench the city and has triggered NWS to declare a 100% chance of precipitation for tonight, potentially leading to new rainfall amounts similar to those during the day.
The weekend doesn't promise any reprieve from the dampness, with rain expected to persist through Saturday. Highs hover near the 50-degree mark while south winds are set to pick up, ranging from 15 to 20 mph, and could gust as high as 25 mph. Despite the less than a tenth of an inch of new rain projected, the 90% chance of precipitation suggests little chance to avoid the wet weather.
There will likely be more rain Saturday night, though the chances of precipitation drop to 70%. The low should be around 40 degrees while south winds continue to blow at around 13 mph. The ensuing days offer a similar story, with a 30 percent chance of rain before 10 a.m. on Sunday, transitioning to partly sunny skies and a high near 47. Sunday evening brings back a 30 percent chance of rain after 10 p.m. with a low around 39.
Looking ahead to the workweek, Monday is forecasted to bring more likelihood of rain, with a 70% chance of precipitation and a high near 45 degrees. The familiar pattern of rain continues into Tuesday with a high near 49 and a likelihood of rain mainly after 10 a.m. As midweek approaches, Wednesday also holds a chance of rain with mostly cloudy conditions and highs nearing 50. For more detailed weather updates and forecasts, please visit the NWS website at forecast.weather.gov.
