Seattle's familiar cloak of clouds continues to drape the city, with the National Weather Service in Seattle reporting overcast skies and a crisp 55°F today. Humidity hovers at 59%, with a gentle south-southeast breeze of 6 MPH. The barometer reads 29.95 inches of mercury, and despite the cloud cover, the day promises visibility up to 10 miles.
The National Weather Service forecast suggests a 30 percent chance of showers creeping in primarily after 5 PM Daytime temperatures are expected to rise to the mid-60s, as calm winds shift southwest in the morning. This evening, the chance of precipitation increases to 40 percent, mainly before the clock strikes 8 PM. After nightfall, the clouds are expected to disperse gradually, leading to clearer skies and a dip in the mercury to around 44 degrees.
Looking ahead to Thursday, the official forecast predicts a return of mostly sunny conditions, with highs brushing the low 60s. Winds will remain light, turning north in the afternoon. As the sun sets, clouds will again envelop the city, culminating in nighttime lows in the mid-40s.
Inching towards the weekend, Friday's outlook squarely places Seattle in a realm of partly sunny skies, forecasting a high in the upper 60s. Calm winds are expected to take a northwest turn in the afternoon. The nightly scenario remains consistent: a spread of clouds and a comfortable low hovering near the upper 40s. The weekend won't dare to break the pattern, with mostly cloudy days and a very slight chance of showers as Saturday night unfurls.
Sunday keeps up the drumbeat of shower chances and cloud coverage, typical for Seattle's spring temperament. Daytime highs may fall slightly to the low 60s. Looking to the start of next week, the chances for showers continue to lurk around the corner, mingling with intermittent patches of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are stable around the low 60s, adhering to the consistency one expects of Seattle weather this time of year.
