The National Weather Service in Seattle has updated this New Year's Eve forecast, indicating the day ahead will be mostly cloudy, with a light and variable wind and a high of around 45 degrees. As Seattleites prepare to bid farewell to the year, they can expect the current 41°F to rise slightly, maintaining a partly cloudy sky throughout the day, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Tonight, the likelihood of rain increases significantly after 10 pm with an estimated 70% chance of precipitation. The gathered clouds are expected to unleash between a tenth and quarter of an inch of rain, bringing a damp start to the New Year. Moving into New Year's Day, the forecast predicts a relatively stable pattern of mostly cloudy skies, with a slight chance of rain both before 8 am, and again after 10 am, with high temperatures once again near the 45-degree mark.
As the week progresses, residents should be ready for an unsettled weather pattern, punctuated by frequent cloudy overcasts and various chances of rain. Wednesday night sees a 30 percent probability of rain, mainly post 10 pm, while Thursday's forecast predicts rain likely before 4 pm. The chance of precipitation continues to crescendo into the weekend, peaking on Friday with a certainty of rain at 100%, as detailed by the National Weather Service.
Night temperatures will be in the upper 30s to low 40s, with daytime highs reaching the upper 40s by the weekend. Light showers are expected, bringing less than a tenth of an inch of rain. Locals should keep umbrellas handy as the city enters the new year with persistent, but mild, precipitation.
