Seattle's blanket of clouds is expected to lift, ushering in a week that promises to unfurl banners of sunshine for the days ahead. Though the morning has started with an overcast sky and a humble 56 degrees, the city is set to see a gradual shift to clearer skies with a high nearing 72 degrees today. The weather pattern brings with it a calming, yet evident, transition with north-northwest winds picking up at a modest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
The evening forecast anticipates a partly cloudy night, with temperatures dipping to around 52 degrees. A north wind maintaining a 5 to 8 mph speed is expected to settle into a calm as midnight approaches. Meanwhile, the NWS has laid out a canvas of optimism for the upcoming Independence Day, projecting mostly sunny skies with highs brushing against the 75-degree mark, accompanied by the subtle dance of a west-northwest breeze in the afternoon.
Looking beyond the sparkle and echo of Fourth of July fireworks, Seattleites can anticipate a steady continuation of this meteorological grace. Friday night should remain partly cloudy with lows near 54 degrees. The daytime reprieve will come in the form of mostly sunny skies on Saturday, climbing to highs around 74 degrees, while the west-northwest wind will again make a gentle showing at 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday's prognosis by the NWS further cements the city's affair with the sun, predicting a day fully steeped in sunlight and a high cresting at 76 degrees. As nightfall encroaches, the sky is set to remain predominantly clear, allowing for a low near 56 degrees. The progression into the new week promises an upward trend in warmth, with Monday and Tuesday delivering sun-drenched highs of 79 and 82 degrees, respectively, and clear night skies with lows inching towards the 60 mark.
