Residents in Seattle can expect a sunny sky and warm temperatures today, as the National Weather Service reports a high near 75 degrees with a calm wind transitioning to west around 5 mph later on. As the city eases into the evening, forecasts project a mostly clear night with a low hovering around 51 degrees, and north northwest winds slowing down to a calm pace as the night unfolds.
Looking ahead to the weekend, the weather seems to hold a mild temperament; Sunday will bring an increase in clouds and a high of about 72, accompanied by a light south southwest breeze, in the face of this tranquility, changes loom with a 30 percent chance of showers creeping in after 11 pm and clouds crowding the night sky, setting the low at around 55 degrees.
For those who have plans on Memorial Day, it might be wise to carry an umbrella as there is a 50 percent chance of showers predicted amidst partly sunny conditions, and temperatures peaking near 68; nightfall ushers a continued cloud cover with lows punching down to about 50 degrees. The gentle breath of the south wind at 5 to 10 mph will bear witness to the ebb and flow of the holiday drizzles.
The pattern of sun and clouds continues midweek with Tuesday promising mostly sunny skies and a high near 71, whereas Wednesday is expected to be sunny with temperatures soaring to an unexpected high of around 81; nighttime brings only slight reprieve as it becomes partly cloudy with the mercury dipping to 58 degrees, Thursday teeters with a chance of showers yet remains partly sunny with a high close to 75, and Friday fans the week out with sunshine and matching highs.
The latest updates and detailed forecasts, including temperature readings, wind speeds, and atmospheric pressures, are available at the National Weather Service website.
