The National Weather Service in Seattle has announced the weather forecast for the upcoming week, predicting a mix of sunny skies and intermittent showers. As of this morning, the sky is clear with a temperature of 57°F and a calm wind from the north. Humidity is recorded at a lofty 82%, with visibility stretching to a full 10 miles.
According to the latest update, today we can expect to see increasing clouds, but the high is gearing up to reach a pleasant 80 degrees. While the wind is calm now, it's set to become west around 5 mph come afternoon. As the night draws in, it's predicted to cool off to a low around 58, with the north wind calming down to be light and variable.
Wednesday might bring some wet relief to the streets of Seattle with a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11 a.m. The day will mostly be under the cover of clouds, the high tapping out near 69 degrees with a southwest wind around 7 mph. As night encroaches, the chances of showers rise to 40 percent with temperatures dipping slightly to a low near 56.
The back-and-forth game between the sun and the clouds is set to continua with Thursday facing a 50 percent chance of showers and a high near 68, under a mostly cloudy sky. As Seattleites bundle up slightly for the typical cool evening, the low is projected to hit around 56. Looking ahead to the weekend, it seems we're in for a change, with skies clearing up by Saturday.
"Mostly sunny," is what the NWS forecasts for Saturday, accompanied by a high near 73, evolving into a "Mostly clear" nighttime with a low around 55 degrees. The good weather seems set firmly to stay for Sunday and Monday, bringing us sunny skies and highs that graze 80.
For those planning ahead, this mix of clouds and sun could mean taking an umbrella out just to be on the safe side, especially in the early parts of the week. Keep an eye on the NWS updates for any changes to the forecast as we navigate through this typical Seattle weather pattern.
