The National Weather Service in Seattle has forecast overcast days for the region, with temperatures hovering in the low-to-mid 40s. Seattleites can expect patchy frost before 8 a.m. today, giving way to a mostly cloudy sky and a high near 44 degrees, with a gentle north breeze around 3 to 5 mph. The humidity stands at a stark 92%, with a barometer reading of 30.46 in (1031.49 mb) and visibility of up to 10 miles.
Tonight's forecast suggests primarily cloudy conditions will persist, with a low settling in at around 38 degrees and wind speed remaining light and variable. As we move into Wednesday, the overcast theme continues with a high near 49 degrees and a breeze from the south-southeast at about six mph—Wednesday NightA 50 percent chance of showers, indicating the start of a wetter pattern to come.
The National Weather Service predicts a 70% chance of showers by Thursday, with precipitation amounts expected to be less than a tenth inch. During the night, the likelihood of showers remains high at 70%, with temperatures dropping to around 42 degrees.
Going into the weekend, the forecast doesn't let up—a consistent pattern of showers is likely, mainly before 10 a.m. on Friday, with a high once again near 47 degrees. Friday NightShowers likely, the NWS states, hinting at no reprieve from the pattern as we inch toward the weekend. Saturday and Sunday offer more of the same, with cloudy skies, continual showers predicted, and high temperatures hovering stubbornly near the mid-40s.
Seattle residents should prepare for a soggy stretch as the forecast suggests that the showers will persist well into the start of the next week. By next Monday, the cycle of showers and mostly cloudy conditions is expected to continue, with high temperatures remaining just a nudge below the 50-degree mark. While the precipitation amounts are predicted to be minimal, the ongoing showers could make for a dampening experience for those in the Seattle area.
