The National Weather Service has released a comprehensive forecast for Seattle, indicating a stretch of rainy days ahead for the region. According to the report, the city is likely to see rain primarily after 4 p.m. today, with a high near 49 degrees and a 60% chance of precipitation. Light and variable winds will become south around 5 mph in the morning, with new precipitation amounts ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible.
The forecast, detailed on the National Weather Service’s website, suggests that tonight the rain will continue, mainly after 4 a.m., with lows expected around 45 degrees. Eastern winds at about 5 mph are predicted to shift north after midnight, and the chance of precipitation will increase to 80%. Seattleites should expect similar weather conditions through the week, with high probabilities of rain each day and new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible.
Over the weekend, rain is projected to persist, with a high near 52 degrees on Saturday and a low around 45 degrees in the evening. Winds may increase, with south southeast wind 6 to 9 mph and gusts as high as 24 mph. Sunday will likely bring more rain and winds of 10 to 20 mph, with gusts potentially reaching up to 29 mph and a 90% chance of precipitation.
The beginning of the week offers a slight reprieve, with a 40 percent chance of rain on Monday, particularly before 4 p.m., and mostly cloudy skies. Conditions may worsen again by mid-week, with rain likely from Tuesday onward and the potential for rain and snow on Wednesday night. A mixed forecast of rain and snow lingers in the Thursday outlook, with partly sunny skies and highs near 45 degrees.
For those in Seattle looking to stay dry, it might be best to keep an umbrella close at hand for the foreseeable future. The detailed forecast for the upcoming days can be found on the National Weather Service's website.
