Seattle's weather today features a patch of early morning fog that is expected to clear before 7 a.m., giving way to mostly cloudy skies with a high near 45 degrees, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Light breezes from the south-southwest at 3 to 5 mph won't do much to stir the air, but they're not forecasting much in the way of rain until later this evening. Those planning to be out tonight should be aware of a slight chance of rain between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m., with mostly cloudy conditions and steady temperatures around 43 degrees.
The week ahead in Seattle looks to be a typical one for January. The NWS predicts temperatures will hover in the upper 40s, with partly sunny skies on Wednesday and a calm wind. As night falls on Wednesday, the clouds are expected to stick around, and the temperature could dip to around 38 degrees. Come Thursday, the familiar gray skies of the Pacific Northwest will continue to be mostly cloudy, paired with occasional peeks of sun and a high near 49 degrees. Thursday night, rains are scheduled to roll in after 4 a.m., setting the stage for a damp end to the week.
The NWS forecast offers a soggy outlook for Friday, with rain expected mainly before 4 p.m. and a 90% chance of precipitation. While the accumulation isn't anticipated to be significant, those venturing outdoors should prepare for wet conditions. The weekend doesn't escape the rain either, with a chance of showers before 10 p.m. on Friday. Although temperatures may drop to 40 degrees Friday night, the weekend daytime highs are forecasted to be slightly cooler in the mid-40s.
According to the National Weather Service, the latter half of the weekend should bring a break from the precipitation. Saturday will remain mostly cloudy, with a high of around 46 degrees. The forecast for Sunday into Monday calls for partly sunny to mostly sunny skies, with highs in the mid-40s and nighttime lows dropping to around 35 degrees. As Seattleites look forward to the start of a new week, they should enjoy the drier conditions predicted for Monday.
