Seattle woke up Friday, February 6, 2026, to pockets of patchy and at times dense fog along Puget Sound, with temperatures sitting in the low 40s. Skies should brighten by midday, bumping highs into the upper 50s for a brief taste of sun. The dry stretch will not last long, though, as a Pacific front set to arrive Saturday is expected to bring steady rain and breezier conditions. Mariners and anyone traveling near low-lying waterways are being urged to keep an eye on river levels as the system moves through.
Morning Fog And Commute
Dense fog is cutting visibility across Puget Sound and Hood Canal this morning, and the National Weather Service has a Dense Fog Advisory in effect through 10 a.m. PST. The thickest patches are showing up south of Tacoma into the South Sound and around Hood Canal, but fog may slide into central Puget Sound and nearby river valleys. Ferries and some flights could briefly drop into LIFR and IFR conditions. Drivers are advised to slow down, use headlights, and build in extra travel time, according to NWS Seattle.
Sunny Afternoon, Then Rain
Most neighborhoods should break out of the fog by late morning, with highs near 58°F and light southerly breezes this afternoon. It will be a quick and mild break before the weekend system arrives. For a deeper look at this kind of split pattern, see our earlier coverage: Seattle Weather, Patchy Fog Tuesday, Rain Returns This Weekend.
Weekend Rain, Winds And River Watch
A frontal band is expected to move in late Friday night into Saturday, with rain likely after about 4 a.m. on Saturday, February 7. New rainfall totals of roughly a quarter to a half inch are possible from Saturday into Saturday night. Gusty south winds are most likely along the coast and from Whidbey Island northward, with gusts in the mid 20s to mid 30s mph. Forecasters note that heavier runoff could push the Skokomish River toward minor flood stage. Mariners should follow the Small Craft Advisory and plan for building seas early Saturday, according to NWS Seattle.
What To Watch
Give yourself some extra time this morning and check conditions before heading out, especially if your route runs through low-visibility areas or you are planning to be on the water. Keep a rain jacket within reach for Saturday, keep tabs on river and ferry status if you are traveling near the water, and stay tuned to the latest National Weather Service updates as the system closes in.
