Seattle woke up to a cool, mostly clear Thursday morning, and the city is on track to squeeze in a decent dose of sunshine by midday before the next round of rain shows up. Highs should land near 52°F this afternoon, ahead of a weakening front that will edge inland late Thursday night and bring a period of light rain that becomes more likely on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Afternoon Sunshine, Mild Highs
Most neighborhoods can expect a solid window of sun from late morning into the afternoon, with light southerly winds around 2–6 mph and temperatures topping out in the low 50s. This midweek fog and short dry break were already flagged in an earlier forecast that starts in a fog, sneaks some sun.
Rain Moves In Late Thursday Night; Seas Build
Clouds will thicken and the chance of rain returns late Thursday night, with precipitation chances ramping up overnight and rain becoming likely on Friday, February 13, when highs slip into the upper 40s. Lowland totals are expected to be light, generally under a tenth of an inch through Friday, although Friday night could bring locally higher amounts up to a few tenths.
Out over the water, seas will build into the double digits, and a Small Craft Advisory is in effect for outer coastal waters from 10 a.m. Thursday through 4 p.m. Friday, so it is a good time to avoid exposed beaches and plan for choppy conditions. In the mountains, snow levels will lower to roughly 2,500–3,000 feet on Friday and drop to about 1,500–2,000 feet early next week. That sets the stage for notable mountain accumulations while lowland snow remains unlikely, according to the National Weather Service.
What To Know For Your Commute
Thursday afternoon's dry stretch should make commuting a bit smoother, but plan on slick roads Friday morning once light rain starts to move in. Give yourself extra travel time and watch for wet leaves and runoff collecting in low-lying spots. Along the coast, boaters and beachgoers should account for rough surf and steer clear of exposed shorelines while swell stays elevated into the weekend.
Plan Ahead
Have a light rain jacket ready for Friday and keep close tabs on conditions if you are traveling over mountain passes or heading offshore. Updates will follow if any watches or advisories change heading into the weekend.
