The citizens of Seattle are in for a decidedly damp end to the week, with the forecast.weather.gov forecasting a string of rainy days ahead. Conditions today are expected to bring a high near 53, with a south wind blowing at 9 to 13 mph, accompanied by gusts as high as 22 mph. As the National Weather Service reports, there is an 80% chance of precipitation, with the new rainfall amounting between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
Tonight won't provide much in the way of respite, as the rain is predicted to continue before 1 am and could resume after 4 am. The low should hover around 47, while the southeast wind shifts down to a gentle 5 to 8 mph. Even with the subdued winds, people looking out their windows can expect an 80% chance of rain, albeit with less than a tenth of an inch of new precipitation.
The dreary weather persists into Friday, with rain mainly after 10am and a high again near 52. The south wind will prove consistent at 6 to 8 mph, maintaining the chance of precipitation at a determined 90%. "New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible," as stated on the National Weather Service's website.
Rain remains likely for Friday evening, mainly before 10 pm, followed by mostly cloudy skies and a low of around 47. With a southeast wind of 3 to 7 mph, the forecast indicates a 60% chance of rain and, like a reluctant farewell, new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch are possible. Looking ahead to Saturday, the forecast from the National Weather Service suggests a mere 20 percent chance of rain before 10 am, leading into a mostly cloudy day with a high near 57 and calm wind completing the picture.
Seattleites should keep their umbrellas handy throughout the weekend. Saturday night brings a 30 percent chance of rain after 4 am, with mostly cloudy conditions and lows around 45. Sunday will likely see more rain, especially after 10 am, and a high near 53. As the pattern extends into the beginning of the workweek, the likelihood of rain continues, with mostly cloudy skies and high temperatures remaining in the low 50s to mid-50s.
