Seattle residents, brace yourselves for a wet start to the New Year. According to the National Weather Service, the city faces overcast skies and a high of 45 degrees today. A chance of rain both in the morning and again after 4 p.m. is expected to break the monotony of the mostly cloudy weather. The NWS reports a 30% chance of precipitation with a light south-south wind turning calm by midmorning.
As the evening rolls in, Seattleites might experience a slight dip in temperature to a low of around 38 degrees. The forecast shows a possibility of rain before 4 am, followed by rain and snow, with little to no accumulation expected. A calm northeast wind will be present throughout the night, reminding the city dwellers that winter is far from over.
Looking ahead to Thursday, residents should be prepared for a greater likelihood of precipitation, with rain and snow likely before 8 a.m. subsequently turning into rain. The NWS predicts an 80% chance of rain, with the high again nearing 45 degrees. Venture out with an umbrella, as new precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible during the night when rain is likely mainly after 10 p.m.
Friday's forecast is even more drenched, with a 90% chance of rain and daytime temperatures peaking at 47 degrees. The wet conditions are expected to continue into the evening. Moreover, the weekend holds more of the same, with rain likely on Saturday and persistent showers into Sunday. The NWS cautions to the possibility of new precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch on Friday night — Seattle's love affair with rain appears to be as steadfast as ever.
The dreary weather pattern takes a modest turn next Monday, with partly sunny skies and a high near 49 degrees to offer some respite from the dreariness. However, moisture is never far away in the Pacific Northwest, as by Tuesday, there is a slight chance of rain in the mostly cloudy forecast.
