Seattle is in for a gray and chilly Friday, with clouds hanging around, temperatures lingering in the mid-40s for much of the day, and a light southerly breeze. There is only a slight chance of light rain through the afternoon, and conditions are expected to dry out overnight and lean drier as the weekend arrives.
Today
Look for a slight chance of light rain through about 4 p.m., with a high near 51°F and south-southwest winds around 5 to 9 mph that may feel a bit brisk on exposed hills and bridges. The National Weather Service keeps the chance of precipitation near 20 percent, notes that mountain snow and spotty lowland showers should taper Friday night, and points out that a Small Craft Advisory remains in effect this afternoon for parts of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Weekend Outlook And Next Week
Skies are expected to trend drier Saturday and Sunday, with highs around 50 to 53°F and overnight lows dipping into the upper 30s. That quieter stretch may be short-lived, as a stronger front is likely to move in around midweek, bringing rain beginning Tuesday afternoon and lasting through Wednesday.
Traffic And Boaters
On the roads, travel could get messy from overlapping construction work this weekend. WSDOT has a full closure of SR-522 at I-405 in Bothell planned from 10 p.m. Friday through 4 a.m. Monday, a setup that could intensify detours and local congestion across the Eastside and north King County. If you are heading out, give yourself extra time, consider transit or alternate routes, and check agency travel pages for detours and the latest updates. WSDOT
