The National Weather Service in Seattle has forecasted a steady procession of rain for the city, beginning with a 40 percent chance of rain after 11 am today and an expected high near 50 degrees. The overcast conditions come with a south wind traveling at 7 to 11 mph, contributing to the damp and cool weather that's typical for Seattle this time of year, as detailed by the NWS.
Tonight, rain chances linger with a slight possibility before 3 am, followed by an increased chance after 4 am. Temperatures are predicted to hover around the low 40s, with southeast winds at approximately 6 mph. The humidity, standing tall at 87%, wraps the city in a moist embrace.
According to the National Weather Service, the forecast for Friday and into the weekend only intensifies with rain predicted to be a near-constant companion for Seattleites. An 80 percent chance of precipitation is forecasted for Friday, with new rainfall amounts measuring less than a tenth of an inch. Friday night will resume with more rain, and the pattern extends into Saturday when rainfall could reach up to half an inch. The chance of precipitation jumps to a definitive 100% for Saturday night and Sunday, drenching the city in its gray, wet blanket. The temperatures, trying to be a mild respite, creep up slightly to a high near 55 degrees on Sunday.
Rain will persist through Monday, accompanied by cloudy skies and highs in the mid-50s. Showers are still possible on Tuesday under mostly cloudy conditions. By Wednesday, the weather may take a brief turn, with partly sunny skies and a high near 58 degrees offering a welcome break from the rain.
