Seattle, known for its ever-present chance of rain, is living up to its reputation with a forecast that suggests locals should keep their umbrellas handy for the next several days. According to the National Weather Service, today's skies will start cloudy with a 40% chance of showers before noon, transitioning to a slight chance of rain after 3 pm. The high is expected to reach a relatively mild 58 degrees amidst a mild south-southwest breeze that will later become light and variable.
Tonight's weather is forecasted to be partly cloudy with a low around 44 degrees, and a calm wind turning north near 6 mph after midnight. The overcast conditions will continue into Thursday; however, the sun is slated to make a cameo appearance, with the clouds gradually giving way to sunshine and a high near 55. North winds will persist at around 7 mph, just your average breezy day in the Emerald City.
Moving into the weekend, Seattleites can expect the familiar drizzle to return in force. Friday will bring rain primarily after 11 am, with an 80% chance of precipitation and a high of 54 degrees. The south wind will maintain at about 7 mph, carrying in new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, possibly. "Rain, mainly after 11am. High near 54. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible," the National Weather Service reports.
For anyone planning outdoor activities on Friday night or Saturday, it might be wise to consider indoor alternatives—rain is expected to be a near certainty with a 100% chance. New precipitation could reach between a quarter and a half of an inch. Saturday's deluge won't relent until evening, with the NWS predicting "Rain. High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 100%." Sunday won't offer much of a respite either, with a chance of showers amidst partly sunny skies and a high near 56.
Looking ahead to next week, the consistent cloud cover promises to stick around, with Monday offering another chance of rain and highs lingering at 54 degrees. By Tuesday, "Rain likely" becomes the mantra yet again, with similar temperatures forecasted. For those in Seattle, it's business as usual: damp, but with enough breaks in the drizzle to remember the sun still exists. As autumn in the Pacific Northwest goes on, the weather remains as predictably unpredictable as ever.
