The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a weather update for the city, laying out a slightly bleak, yet typical winter forecast for the days ahead. According to the latest report, today Seattle residents should expect rain with a high near 44 degrees. Winds are coming from the south southwest at a gentle 7 to 10 mph, and the chance of precipitation is sitting high at 90%.
Those planning evening outings should keep their umbrellas close, as rain is likely before 1 am. Despite the wet conditions, they have reported a visibility of a full 10 miles, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 35. Once the clouds part, Saturday promises a brief respite from the dampness with mostly sunny weather and a high near 41 degrees, quite the contrast to the usually gray skies of Seattle winters.
Moving on to the week, the weather seems to be holding steady. Sunday will see partly sunny conditions with a slight chill in the air, as the highs hover around 42 degrees. The trend of mostly cloudy skies continues into Monday and Tuesday with highs of 44 and 45 degrees, respectively. As the week progresses, the chance of rain increases slightly on Tuesday night, after 10 pm, setting the stage for a potentially wet midweek.
Rain becomes more likely again Wednesday, with cloudy conditions and highs not moving far from the mid-40s. Those already making plans for New Year's Eve might want to consider indoor celebrations, as Wednesday night and New Year's Day are both looking likely to greet us with rain, with lows around 41 and highs near 47 degrees. Seattle’s steadfast commitment to its characteristic winter weather seems as unwavering as ever, and residents should prepare for a damp end to the year—and the beginning of 2026 may just follow suit.
