Seattle residents, grab your umbrellas and brace for a classic Pacific Northwest drizzle. The National Weather Service in Seattle forecasts a wet week ahead, with rain almost certain today and showers continuing into the weekend. According to the latest update, the city will see rain today with a 90% chance of precipitation and temperatures peaking at a mild 57 degrees.
Tonight, the likelihood of rainfall drops, but still stands at a considerable 50% before 11pm, with lows hovering around 50 degrees. For those longing for a brief respite, Tuesday offers a partly sunny sky and an expected high of 68, though this break is to be short-lived. Humidity remains high, keeping the air heavy with moisture waiting to fall.
By Wednesday, the city should prepare for more vigorous weather activity, "A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am," according to NWS Seattle. An 80% chance of precipitation sets the stage for rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though thunderstorms could bring higher totals.
As the week progresses, the certainty of showers heightens with Thursday and Friday promising a 100% chance of rain. Temperatures are expected to remain consistent, with highs in the mid-50s and lows in the mid-40s, the downpour doesn't let up until the weekend – however, the threat of rain looms with "A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy," both Saturday and Sunday. The consistent patterns exhibit the city’s reputation for gray, soggy springs, where one can expect the dampness to be a steadfast companion.
While next weekend again teases with potential showers, Sunday brings a likely continuation of the week's trend, as "Rain likely. Mostly cloudy," with a high near 57.
