Skies are clear over Seattle and the temperature is about 45°F as of 5:40 a.m. PST on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The morning stays dry, but the day turns blustery as a breezy south-southwest flow develops, which will make the afternoon and evening feel cooler than the readings on the thermometer.
Afternoon Showers And Gusty Winds
Light rain is possible this afternoon, with a high near 51°F before temperatures slide into the upper 40s during the evening commute. South-southwest winds are expected around 12–15 mph with gusts up to 25–30 mph, and the strongest gusts are likely over exposed hills, bridges and shoreline spots. According to the National Weather Service, the main impacts through tonight will be wet roads and blustery conditions.
Mountains And Boaters
The North Cascades are set to pick up another 5–10 inches of snow, with snow levels generally holding near 2,500–3,000 feet and a Winter Weather Advisory in effect into early Friday. Boaters should expect choppy conditions and Small Craft Advisories across the northern inland waters and the Strait, with seas building from about 7–9 feet today to 8–11 feet tonight into Friday. For background on the advisory and how the pattern has evolved, see Seattle’s sunny start and soggy finish.
Plan For Your Commute
Carry a rain jacket and plan a few extra minutes for afternoon and evening trips, since slick ramps and low spots will develop once showers move in. Conditions should trend drier over the weekend with highs near 50°F, along with sunnier but cooler nights into early next week, before another front arrives around midweek.
