Seattle is starting Thursday clear and around 54°F at Boeing Field, with sunshine expected to take over the day and temperatures climbing to 76°F. It is a tidy warm-up before Friday, when the city is forecast to reach about 81°F.
Friday Brings The Warmest Day
Friday should stay sunny with light north-northwest winds of 1 to 5 mph. Overnight temperatures will fall to around 60°F, making it the easiest evening of the week for patios, walks and lingering outside.
Saturday Turns Cloudier And Cooler
The forecast shifts Saturday as clouds increase and a slight chance of light rain arrives after 11 a.m. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with a high near 73°F and south-southwest winds of 10 to 14 mph.
The National Weather Service Seattle says the broader weekend system could bring gusts of 20 to 25 mph across parts of the lowlands, along with a small chance of isolated thunderstorms mainly closer to the North Cascades. No watches or warnings are listed for Seattle in the current forecast.
Sunshine Returns Next Week
Sunday looks mostly sunny and cooler, topping out near 70°F, with any leftover showers expected to fade. Monday through Wednesday turn dry again, with highs near 72°F, 78°F and 79°F, respectively, and mostly clear nights.
