The city is expected to experience a string of rainy days ahead. The National Weather Service in Seattle provides a detailed forecast, suggesting that while there may be a slight chance of rain before 11 am today, the likelihood of precipitation will increase as the day progresses. According to the latest update, the area will see cloudy skies and a high near 61 degrees, with southeast winds turning southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight, rain is likely to begin after 3 am, with over 70% chance of precipitation and, a low temperature around 50 degrees. People venturing out in the early hours can expect a gentle breeze and should not encounter more than a tenth of an inch of rainfall. Thursday's weather pattern remains similar, with rain expected mainly before 11 am, and mostly cloudy conditions though, with peaks of sun and a calm north wind in the forecast.
As we move into the weekend, the forecast does not seem to promise much reprieve from the wet conditions. Friday will bring rain with an 80% chance of precipitation, the NWS outlook states. Seattle residents can expect a consistent high near 61 degrees across several days, with overnight lows hovering around the 50-degree mark.
For those planning to make the most of the upcoming Columbus Day weekend, the wet weather will persist, extending into early next week. Saturday through Sunday night, rain is an ever-present theme, with Saturday's high nearing 59 degrees, and lows on Sunday night around 46 degrees. While Monday, Columbus Day, shows a chance of rain, the day might offer some respite as it is expected to be partly sunny with a high near 59.
