Seattle is starting Tuesday under a gray blanket, with clouds, cool air and temperatures near 52°F at Boeing Field, along with a light southerly breeze. Pockets of mist or quick sprinkles are possible during the morning commute before the clouds start to break for some partial sunshine. Highs are expected to reach the low 60s, with drier air arriving later and a more noticeable warm-up lining up for the middle of the week.
Morning Commute: Light Rain Before Midday
Most of the light rain is expected between about 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., and showers should be short-lived - think damp sidewalks, not downpours. Roads could be a bit slick for early drivers, and ferry loading might move a touch slower. Conditions should lift to partly sunny by the afternoon, with west winds around 2 to 7 mph. For full timing, hourly details and advisories, see NWS Seattle.
Midweek Warm-Up
Temperatures rebound on Wednesday into the 70s and may edge into the upper 70s on Thursday for inland neighborhoods, making that stretch the pick of the week for outdoor plans. An earlier Hoodline forecast flagged the same shift toward drier, warmer conditions; see the sunny Sunday setup for background. If you will be inland later in the week, keep sunscreen handy, while coastal spots stay a few degrees cooler.
Coastal And Marine Advisories
High surf advisories and Small Craft Advisories are in effect along parts of the outer coast and in sections of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, with dangerous breakers and choppy seas likely near headlands. Beachgoers should steer clear of rocky shorelines and rogue waves, and small-boat operators are better off postponing nonessential trips until seas calm later this week. Check local marine notices before heading out, and follow any closure signs at beaches and boat ramps.
What This Means For You
Grab a compact umbrella for the morning commute, but you can plan on a mostly dry afternoon for errands, dog walks and outdoor workouts. Patchy fog may linger around sunrise in low-lying southwest interior areas, but it should fade by mid-morning. If you are headed to the outer beaches, give the surf a wide berth today and watch for posted advisories, and small-boat operators should plan around choppy conditions.
