SEATTLE, Wash. – A gray ceiling hangs low over the Sound this Thursday morning, with a damp chill in the air and the smell of rain not far behind. The Emerald City’s brief midweek lull is ending—clouds are thickening, and a stretch of steady, soaking rain is set to drench the region heading into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, the first round of showers will develop by midday Thursday before intensifying late tonight into Friday. Expect periods of moderate to heavy rainfall across King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties, with the heaviest bands moving through Friday morning and evening. South winds gusting to 25 mph may make for slow travel on I-5 and across the floating bridges.
Rainfall totals through Saturday could reach one inch in lowlands and nearly two inches in the foothills. Standing water is likely on urban roads and parking lots, and drivers should plan for longer commutes and reduced visibility. While temperatures remain mild in the upper 50s to low 60s, cooler air will begin filtering in late Saturday as the system shifts east.
The weekend stays unsettled, with scattered showers lingering through Sunday. Drier conditions are expected early next week, though models hint at another Pacific front arriving by midweek—keeping western Washington’s classic fall rhythm alive: one day of sunshine, followed by three of rain.
For now, umbrellas, rain jackets, and patience will be essential accessories across the Puget Sound as fall weather reclaims the stage.
Five-Day Forecast for Seattle, WA:
Thu: 63/54 – Increasing clouds; light rain developing late.
Fri: 60/48 – Widespread rain; breezy south winds.
Sat: 55/45 – Rain continues; cooler trend begins.
Sun: 53/44 – Cloudy with lingering showers.
Mon: 53/43 – Partly sunny; brief dry stretch.
