The city of Seattle is currently experiencing a patch of wet weather, with conditions expected to persist into the New Year. This gloomy forecast casts a literal damp over holiday plans, reminding residents that umbrellas and raincoats are indispensable accessories in the Pacific Northwest, as reported by the National Weather Service (NWS).
As of this morning, the NWS detailed a rather bleak picture: light rain and mist with a chilling breeze from the south. The temperature was recorded at a cool 48°F, and the wind chill a few degrees lower, at 43°F. The humidity, standing high at 87%, ensures the air clings as it cools, a familiar embrace to those accustomed to the city's temperament. The visibility was reported at a reduced distance of 2 miles, which translates to a hazy outlook for those peering out of their fogged-up windowpanes.
For those venturing out today, showers are predicted by the NWS, with a steady south-southwest wind rattling through the streets. Highs will barely clamber to the low fifties, and the probability of rain stands staunchly at 80%. New rainfall amounts are expected to be modest, nonetheless, the consistency of drizzle adds up, drop by relentless drop.
The evening offers a brief respite, presenting a 30 percent chance of rain after the cloak of night descends fully, at about 2 a.m. The winds, now veering east-southeast post-midnight, maintain a gentle pace. But this is but a prelude to further wetness; come Sunday morning, rain will once again draw its curtains over the city. The likelihood of rain jump-starts to 90%, with the NWS forecasting a more generous sprinkling of precipitation between a quarter and half an inch.
Looking ahead, the forecast does not relent much. Rain is expected to give way to showers on Sunday night, with south-southwest winds persisting. Monday might afford some grudging breaks in the cloud cover, yet showers linger, particularly before the late morning. Tuesday's skies will remain mostly cloudy, creating a somber buildup to the impending New Year's Day, which too, is likely to be greeted by rain. It seems the year will exit as it entered – under a veil of precipitation, reflective of Seattle's unwavering seasonal performance.
For further details and updates on Seattle's weather, visit the NWS website.
