Seattle's notoriously fickle weather has settled into a familiar pattern of gray skies and persistent rain, with the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasting a wet week ahead. Veterans Day will bring a brief respite as partly sunny skies, with a high near 54, offer a momentary break from the drizzle. The calm wind is expected to shift north around 5 mph in the afternoon, providing a semblance of solace for those commemorating the holiday.
According to the latest update from the NWS, tonight's forecast sees a 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11 pm, with a low around 47 degrees and calm winds. Wednesday will usher in rain, peaking at a high near 57 degrees, with a chance of precipitation at 80 percent, and less than a tenth of an inch of new rainfall possible.
The rainfall trend persists into Wednesday night, with a 90 percent chance of precipitation and similar rainfall amounts expected. An east wind of 6 to 8 mph will accompany the low around 51 degrees. Thursday's forecast doesn't stray far from this pattern, promising rain with a high near 56 and east-southeast winds shifting south in the afternoon.
The NWS reports that, Thursday night will be no different, featuring more rain and a low hovering around 47 degrees. Rain probabilities remain firmly at 90 percent, with new precipitation accumulation also mimicking previous days between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. The soggy scenario continues through the weekend and into next Monday, with highs averaging in the low 50s and nightly lows inching toward the upper 40s.
Seattleites should prepare for consistent rainfall, with the only variable in the NWS forecast being the wind directions and minor fluctuations in temperature.
