Seattle woke to clear skies and a brisk 45°F at Boeing Field on Friday morning, April 10, with the city expected to warm into the upper 60s this afternoon before showers arrive late Friday and continue into Saturday.
This Afternoon And Evening
Mostly sunny to partly sunny skies are on tap through the afternoon, with light northwest winds around 5 mph and highs near 67–68°F. The hourly forecast keeps the chance of precipitation low through mid-evening, so afternoon plans should stay comfortably dry.
Timing And Totals
There is a slight chance of rain showers after 5 p.m. Friday, with rain becoming likely Friday night into Saturday and lows near 50°F. New rainfall amounts for lowland areas are expected to be light, roughly a tenth to a quarter of an inch. According to the National Weather Service, daytime highs will slip into the 50s on Saturday as the system moves through.
Boaters, Commuters And What To Pack
Seas should stay below 10 feet through the weekend, although conditions could trend choppier early next week, so boaters are urged to check the marine forecast before heading out. Commuters can expect light winds today, but slower travel on wet roads Saturday. Earlier in the week, a warmer weekend earlier in the week was in the cards, but the forecast has since shifted cooler and wetter.
Outlook
Enjoy the sunny Friday while it lasts and keep an umbrella handy for Saturday’s showers. Looking ahead, keep an eye on updates late next week if you have mountain travel planned, when a stronger front could bring steadier rain and mountain snow.
