Seattle residents can look forward to a momentary respite from typical autumn chill today as temperatures are expected to climb to a pleasant high near 72. The National Weather Service in Seattle has reported current conditions to be clear with a humidity sitting at a moist 87% and a comfortable dewpoint of 45°F. The wind speed is a calm SSE at 3 MPH, ensuring that the crisp fall day doesn't turn blustery.
The forecast, according to the NWS, includes an increased chance of rain as we head into the twilight hours, with a slight possibility of rain before and after midnight. Cloud cover is to gradually increase, and those hoping to quickly dash from car to home might want to carry an umbrella to avoid getting caught in the expected light showers. The chance of precipitation lingers at 20%, substantial enough to make you quickly pull out those rain boots from the closet.
Going into Wednesday, Seattleites should anticipate the return of rain with a 40 percent chance of precipitation. It's the familiar cloak of clouds for the region, with a forecasted high near a cooler 60 degrees. A southeast breeze, transforming to south southwest in the afternoon, will remind residents to keep their layers handy.
Nighttime showers are predicted to persist through the week, along with mostly cloudy skies. Thursday's forecast offers little relief, with a 40 percent likelihood of more rain and a high of 62, while a north wind is expected to gust gently at 3 to 7 mph. For those planning ahead, Friday and Saturday should see rain likely, so weekend plans might need to adapt to a wetter outlook. The temperatures should hover in the low 60s, tending towards more customary autumnal weather for the Pacific Northwest.
As we roll into Sunday and the upcoming Columbus Day, the possibility of rainfall persists, though the days will be partially graced by sunshine. Daytime highs will stick around the upper 50s, giving Seattle a predictable pattern of fall weather to close out the holiday weekend. Pack those layers and keep an umbrella close by as you navigate the city's offerings, rain or shine.
