Seattle woke up under a low, gray ceiling, with clouds parked over the city, temperatures around 556F at Boeing Field, and a light south-southwest breeze. The day is expected to stay mostly cloudy with just a small chance of a quick shower around 1 62 p.m., and highs topping out near 676F.
What To Expect Today And The Water
Those morning low clouds should slowly peel back into the afternoon, letting partial sun break through for most neighborhoods, while some coastal spots may hang onto the gray a bit longer. The odds of rain stay low, around 20 percent, and any midday showers during the commute should be brief rather than all-out soakings.
On the water, mariners can look for combined seas generally staying below 10 feet for most of the week. The forecast discussion, though, is already flagging westerly pushes that could nudge conditions up to Small Craft thresholds Friday evening, with that scenario looking more likely on Saturday. According to the National Weather Service, there are no current watches or warnings for the area.
Holiday Weekend And Fireworks
Dry, slightly warmer air is set to build into the Independence Day weekend; Saturday, July 4 is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 746F, a welcome change for anyone tired of the marine layer routine. Seafair's Lake Union fireworks at Gas Works Park are scheduled for the evening, with the main display slated for about 10:20 p.m., and organizers recommend arriving early and using transit. Check Seafair for tickets, maps, and park details.
Commute And What To Pack
Plan for cool starts and layer up: mornings dip into the mid-50s, so a light jacket will earn its keep, and you will want an extra layer once the sun goes down. Winds should pick up modestly in the afternoon, around 5 610 mph, with some isolated gusts along exposed shorelines, so secure any lightweight picnic or park gear and expect mostly smooth travel.
Bottom line, it is a gray start with a small risk of a midday sprinkle, then increasingly brighter skies setting up what looks like a solid holiday weekend for barbecues and fireworks-watching along the lake.
