Washington wakes up to crisp air and quiet skies, but changes are already lining up for Seattle as February weather shifts gears. Temperatures sit near 43 degrees this morning at Sea-Tac, and the chill feels sharper under partly cloudy skies. Roads remain dry for now, yet a wetter stretch looms before Valentine’s Weekend.
The National Weather Service reports mostly sunny skies today with a high near 50 degrees. Calm north winds keep conditions steady through the afternoon. Clouds increase tonight, and temperatures dip to around 38 degrees. That drop is worth noting. This time of year, brief thawing followed by evening cooling can trigger isolated slick spots on bridges and overpasses.
Thursday turns milder near 51 with increasing clouds late. Rain chances return Thursday night, then ramp up Friday. Showers are likely Friday with a 70% chance of precipitation and highs near 47. Rain continues into Friday night before tapering Saturday morning.
Saturday stays cool near 46 with a chance of rain. By Saturday night, colder air mixes in, and a slight rain/snow mix becomes possible as temperatures fall to the upper 30s. No major accumulation is expected, but even light flakes can create slushy patches after sunset.
Looking ahead, scattered rain or rain/snow chances linger into early next week. Beyond that, long-range trends suggest milder weather building across much of the U.S., with temperatures trending above average later next week.
Five Day Outlook for Seattle, WA:
Today: Mostly sunny, high 50.
Thursday: Increasing clouds, high 51.
Friday: Rain likely, high 47.
Saturday: Chance of rain, high 46.
Sunday: Slight rain/snow chance early, high 45.
