Washington – Rain taps windshields and darkens pavement across the Puget Sound this morning as commuters move through a damp, gray start. Streetlights reflect off wet lanes, and the air feels cool but not biting, signaling change ahead.
According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, rain moves through the area this morning, with the steadiest showers falling during the early commute. Amounts remain light, generally a tenth to a quarter inch, but roads may stay slick through late morning. Visibility stays decent, though brief reductions are possible during heavier bursts.
Travel impacts focus on timing. Drivers on I-5, I-90, and SR-99 should plan extra minutes and watch for pooling water in low spots. After all, this is the kind of rain that looks harmless but quietly slows everything down.
By afternoon, showers ease and clouds linger. Temperatures climb into the low 50s, mild for early February. Tonight turns mostly cloudy and calm, setting up a noticeable warm-up into midweek.
Tuesday and Wednesday bring mostly dry weather and thicker cloud cover, with highs jumping into the upper 50s and near 60 by Wednesday. That’s well above seasonal norms and a sharp contrast to the deep freeze gripping much of the Midwest and East. Meteorologists note the Great Lakes remain nearly half frozen, helping funnel Arctic air east while the Pacific Northwest stays comparatively mild.
Into the Feb 6–8 weekend, clouds return with increasing rain chances. Friday stays partly sunny, then showers become more likely Saturday and Sunday. Snow is not expected at low elevations, but cooler nights could still create slick spots where daytime rain lingers.
For now, keep headlights on in rain, slow down on wet curves, and expect conditions to improve later today. How wet did your commute feel this morning?
Five Day Weather Outlook for Seattle, Washington
Today: Rain this morning, then mostly cloudy, high near 51.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and dry, high near 57.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, mild, high near 60.
Thursday: Sunny breaks, high near 59.
Friday: Partly sunny, high near 57.
