The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a forecast filled with expected rainfall and cloudy skies for the coming week. With humidity sitting at a sticky 93%, Seattle residents can expect to keep their umbrellas at hand and their rain boots by the door. As reported by the NWS, light rain and mist have settled over the city, bringing the temperature down to a cool 54°F.
The detailed forecast looks to consistently dampen spirits, as it predicts a steady pattern of rain through the nights and into the days ahead. Overnight, there's a 60% chance to experience light rain with minimal accumulations. In a statement the National Weather Service advised, "New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible." As we transition into Friday, the NWS has warned Seattleites to prepare for a 90% chance of rain, with slight winds that are expected to pick up, potentially gusting as high as 26 mph.
Friday night doesn't seem to offer much reprieve, with rain anticipated mainly before 3am and a steady temperature hovering around 54. The winds will persist, South at 9 to 15 mph and could gust up to 29 mph. The NWS forecast remarks, "Chance of precipitation is 90%," indicating that one should not hope to stay dry if venturing out.
Heading into the weekend, Saturday's weather is projected to closely mimic the previous days, with rain making a 90% chance appearance and wind gusts potentially reaching 24 mph. "New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible," the NWS adds, indicating that while the amount may be small, the frequency is relentless. Residents can expect a similar story for Saturday night, with a 70% likelihood of rain primarily before 10pm.
The trend of wet weather is to continue without much interruption into the next week. According to the NWS forecast, Sunday through the following Thursday offers of a mix chances of rain and cloudy skies, with temperatures hovering in the low 50s – a typical November forecast in the Pacific Northwest.
