Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Seattle rolled out of bed under a stubborn blanket of low clouds and patchy fog, with early temperatures parked in the low 50s, around 54F. The gray should gradually lift through midmorning as the marine layer thins out for much of the city.
Afternoon Trend
By afternoon, skies stay mostly cloudy, but it will feel comfortably mild rather than chilly. The high is expected to reach near 64F with light southwest winds around 5 mph. According to NWS Seattle, an offshore ridge will keep the region dry through Thursday, even if the sunshine plays hard to get.
Late Week Warm-Up
Temperatures start nudging upward on Wednesday, with highs climbing into the upper 60s. Many inland neighborhoods should reach the low 70s on Thursday and Friday, while spots along the shoreline stay a few degrees cooler. A slight uptick in rain chances shows up late Sunday into Memorial Day, so it is worth watching the forecast if you are banking on dry weather for holiday weekend plans.
What It Means For Commuters And Boaters
Drivers could run into brief pockets of reduced visibility on bridges and surface streets thanks to the morning fog, so leaving a little extra time and flipping on the headlights in low-visibility areas is a good idea.
On the water, a Small Craft Advisory that had been in effect for parts of the Strait of Juan de Fuca lapsed early Tuesday, but seas can still stay on the choppy side. Boaters should check the latest marine forecast before heading out via the National Weather Service.
