Seattle, WA – The Emerald City wakes to another wet, gray morning as steady rain and swollen rivers continue to pound the region. The air feels heavy, streets glisten under constant drizzle, and puddles are deepening fast — a true Pacific Northwest December morning.
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Flood Watch in effect through Friday at 4 p.m., warning of rising streams and minor urban flooding in King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties. Rain will stay widespread through Friday, tapering only slightly by the weekend. Forecasters expect 2 to 3 inches of total rainfall across lowlands, with heavier amounts possible along foothills and coastal zones.
Winds remain light but steady, shifting north by Friday as the system drifts inland. Temperatures will hold in the mid-50s, keeping conditions mild but damp. Drivers should avoid flooded intersections and never attempt to cross standing water, especially on I-5 and Highway 2 where pooling is common.
Saturday brings brief breaks in rainfall before another system recharges the pattern Sunday night. Longer-range models suggest a cooler push by mid-December, hinting at possible rain-to-snow transitions in the Cascades next week — an early signal of winter’s full arrival.
Five-Day Outlook (Seattle, WA)
- Friday: Rain, high 54°F, low 48°F.
- Saturday: Rain continues, high 55°F, low 49°F.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high 55°F.
- Monday: Rain, high 57°F, low 44°F.
- Tuesday: Cloudy with showers, high 50°F, low 42°F.
