Seattle finally shakes off the clouds on Friday, April 24, 2026, trading in the gray for mostly sunny skies. Morning temperatures start on the chilly side near 44°F before climbing to an afternoon high around 61°F. North winds will pick up through the day, running about 5–13 mph with gusts near 20 mph, so it will feel brisk on hilltops and along the water. With clear skies overnight, some low-lying spots could slip down close to freezing, something both gardeners and late-night drivers will want to keep in mind.
Tonight: Frost Advisory For Low-Lying Areas
The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory from 11 PM Friday to 10 AM Saturday for the lowlands of Lewis and southern Thurston counties; lowlands of Pierce and southern King counties; Olympia and southern Puget Sound; and southern Hood Canal. The guidance is simple: cover tender plants and be ready for frosty pockets into Saturday morning, according to National Weather Service Seattle.
Morning Commute & Garden Tips
Those frosty pockets could leave a thin, slick glaze on quieter neighborhood streets and bridges before sunrise, so give yourself extra room to brake on early drives. Gardeners should bring potted or sensitive plants indoors and cover vulnerable beds before dusk; a tarp or row cover is usually enough to shield young seedlings. By mid-morning most main roads should be fine, but shaded stretches may hold onto the chill a bit longer.
Weekend Outlook
The sunny pattern sticks around through the weekend, with a high near 63°F on Saturday and about 65°F on Sunday. Any slight chance of a late-day shower stays confined to the Cascades. A dry northerly flow looks to hang on into early next week, with temperatures nudging into the upper 60s by midweek. For more on this week’s shift from rain to sun, check out Seattle shakes off morning gloom.
On The Water
Out on the water, boaters can expect a choppy ride at times as northerly winds stay breezy this afternoon and evening, with gusts near 20 mph and seas generally 4–8 feet in exposed areas. Onshore flow returns Sunday, which should gradually ease conditions into next week. Mariners are urged to check the latest forecasts and any marine advisories before casting off.
