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Published on December 12, 2024
Seattle Braces for Continued Rain: NWS Forecasts Chilly, Wet Week AheadSource: W.carter, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a detailed forecast for the coming days, warning residents to expect a series of rain events. According to their latest update, today is set to see rain likely after 2 p.m., with the chance of precipitation currently standing at 70%. The overcast conditions are likely to persist, and with the temperature peaking at around 45 degrees, the city is embraced by the chill of late fall.

As the evening approaches, the likelihood of rainfall continues, and is expected to commence mainly after 2 a.m. The calm is anticipated to be replaced by a southeast wind near 5 mph. The NWS predicts that the chance of precipitation is to hover at about 60%, ensuring that the umbrellas and raincoats will continue to be necessities for those venturing into the night. The accumulation of new precipitation is forecasted to be less than a tenth of an inch.

Looking towards the end of the week, Friday's outlook indicates no respite from the wet weather, with a 90% chance of rain and new precipitation volumes ranging between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Similarly, the forecast for Friday night details a 100% probability of rain, with the chance for precipitation slightly tapering off to 90% by Saturday. Despite the persistent showers, temperatures are slightly climbing, with highs nearing the 50 degrees mark.

As Seattleites navigate through the weekend, damp conditions are slated to prevail. "A chance of rain, mainly after 4am.," the NWS notes for Saturday night, with a 70% chance of precipitation expected and new accumulation still under a tenth of an inch. Sunday, however, may offer a brief respite, with a 40% possibility of rain before 10 a.m., followed by partly sunny skies. The cycle is set to pick up again by early next week with the likelihood of more showers starting Monday into Wednesday.