The National Weather Service in Seattle predicts a wet week ahead for the city, with multiple periods of rain expected from today through the end of the week. According to the latest update, rain is anticipated mainly between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. today with a high near 53 degrees Fahrenheit. The East southeast wind of 7 to 10 mph will shift to south southwest in the afternoon, with gusts as high as 21 mph. There's a 90% chance of precipitation and new rainfall totals between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible. The forecast, last updated on December 21st at 6:20 a.m. PST, can be found on the NWS website.
As the night unfolds, there's a 40 percent probability of rain after 1 a.m. with mostly cloudy conditions and low temperatures around 44 degrees. Despite the calm, the southeast wind is anticipated to pick up to 6 to 8 mph, making gusts as high as 20 mph. Into Sunday, rain becomes likely, mainly after 10 a.m. with near steady temperatures in the low 50s. Winds, remaining steady from the southeast at 6 to 8 mph, suggest an undisturbed pattern but, in fact, harbor chances of greater impact with chances of precipitation sitting at a firm 90%.
Looking ahead to Sunday night, rain is expected predominately before 4 a.m. and will see temperatures dropping to around 46 degrees. The gusty south wind will continue, blasting through at 10 to 13 mph and gusts reaching to 25 mph. The chance of rain is absolute, pegged at 100%, with additional precipitation amounts forecasted between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
The forecast for Monday includes a slight chance of morning rain, then a likelihood of more rainfall after 4 p.m. amidst partly sunny skies. Highs near 52 are anticipated, while the East southeast wind remains consistent at 6 to 8 mph. However painstaking the thought, residents will need their umbrellas as the chance of precipitation climbs back to 60%. Rainfall amounts are expected to be modest, less than a tenth of an inch. The unremitting rain pattern continues into Tuesday, along with high temperatures near 50, and chances of precipitation hover at a persistent 80%.
Those dreaming of a white Christmas in Seattle may have to adjust expectations; the forecast for Christmas Day calls for rain, mainly after 10 a.m. under cloudy skies and a high near 49 degrees. The week follows suit with night rain on Wednesday and continuous rain through Thursday and Friday, ensuring a soggy end to the week. Temperatures will seemingly stall at daytime highs around 50 degrees and nighttime lows around the mid-40s, consistent with Seattle's typical December climate.
