According to the latest weather updates, Seattle residents might want to keep their umbrellas close at hand this week. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Seattle reports overcast skies, with the mercury sitting at a cool 49°F and humidity levels at 86%. Wind speeds are calm right now, but don't let that fool you into thinking you won't possibly be caught in a shower later today.
The forecast for the rest of the day includes a chance of showers and the potential to run into a thunderstorm after 2 pm quickly. Temperatures are expected to hit highs around the 63°F mark, with gentle west-southwest breezes coming in at about five mph in the afternoon. Though the chance of precipitation holds at 40%, you might want to grab that raincoat just to be on the safe side. As we move into the evening, the likelihood of showers drops to 20 percent, with clouds set to increase and an anticipated low of around 49°F.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, skies will mostly appear cloudy, with a high near 65°F and a steady south wind blowing at around seven mph. Nighttime promises similar conditions, harboring a mostly cloudy sky with lows dropping to approximately 50°F. So, it might also be a good idea to keep that light jacket on hand.
The pattern of clouds persists through the week, with a slight chance of showers before 11 a.m. on Wednesday and highs reaching up to 62°F. Later in the week, showers seem to pop up sporadically, with a 20 percent chance occurring after 11 a.m. on Thursday, potentially before 11 p.m. on Thursday night, and then again after 11 a.m. on Friday. Temperatures remain consistent, with highs near the 60s and lows not deviating much from the 50°F range.
As we roll into the weekend, Seattleites should expect more of the same—a mix of clouds peppered with the occasional chance of rain showers. Despite the gray, temperatures will hover in the comfortable low 60s during the day and high 40s at night. The outlook for Sunday does offer a glimmer of brightness, with partly sunny skies and another high near 63°F to round out the week. In light of the city's fickle weather, wearing layers might be the smart way to adapt to any sudden changes the sky throws at you.
