Clouds and cool air are hanging over Boeing Field this morning with temperatures sitting near 52°F, but the headline act is the incoming rain set to move into Seattle by mid-morning on Monday, June 8. Showers will ramp up through the afternoon and into the night, turning the commute soggy and sending a lot of outdoor plans scrambling for indoor backup options.
Rain Timing And Amounts
Rain is expected to develop after 9 a.m. Monday, June 8 and become more steady by the afternoon, with daytime highs around 62°F before slipping into the upper 50s later on. According to the National Weather Service, plan on roughly one quarter to one half inch of rain through Monday evening, with an additional half to three quarters inch overnight in some locations. The heaviest totals are expected across the southern portion of the forecast area.
Commute And Transit
Wet roads and brief heavier bursts of rain are likely to slow traffic and cut visibility at times, so it is worth padding your schedule for errands and appointments. Bus and Link riders should check route alerts before heading out via King County Metro, and travelers should be ready for lower ceilings and MVFR conditions at Seattle–Tacoma International during the heavier rain periods.
Marine Conditions And Ferries
Out on the water, coastal and northern inland areas will notice the change first. Small-craft advisories are in effect this morning, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca is under a Gale Watch for Tuesday, June 9. Mariners, paddleboarders and ferry passengers should plan on choppy seas and southerly gusts that could make sailings feel extra bouncy. Check schedules and marine notices before you go, and skip exposed small-craft runs during the peak winds if you can.
Late Week Warmup
The wet pattern should ease as high pressure builds late in the week, bringing sunnier skies and highs climbing into the upper 60s on Thursday and into the 70s by Friday. Interior neighborhoods could warm into the upper 70s and low 80s over the weekend. Enjoy the quick turnaround to summerlike weather, but keep an eye on updated forecasts if you have outdoor plans, since the shift from wet to warm will happen fast.
