SEATTLE, Wash. – The calm before the rain is giving Seattle a rare, crisp pause this morning. Clear skies and light breezes stretch across Puget Sound, with chilly air clinging to shaded streets and a faint mist over Lake Union. But this quiet spell won’t last. A Pacific front is already gathering strength offshore, poised to move inland and deliver a much wetter stretch starting Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, rain will spread across western Washington by late Sunday morning, then increase in intensity through Monday. Expect steady rainfall during the Monday commute, especially along I-5, I-90, and Highway 99, where ponding on roads could slow travel. Winds will stay modest, but persistent showers and limited visibility could make ferry crossings and outdoor events soggy.
By Monday night, another wave of moisture will reinforce the damp pattern, keeping roads slick through early Veterans Day. Temperatures will hold mainly in the 50s, but nighttime lows near the mid-40s will make it feel colder under the clouds. The Cascade foothills may even see a few early-season flakes above 4,000 feet — a subtle nod to the winter stretch ahead.
Veterans Day itself offers a brief, brighter window with some clearing and mild sunbreaks, but models suggest another push of rain by midweek. Residents planning to travel for early holiday shopping or high school playoff games should keep rain gear handy and allow extra drive time. After all, this is November in Seattle — and the wet season is officially underway.
Five-Day Forecast for Seattle, WA:
Sat: 58/47 – Mostly sunny; calm and cool.
Sun: 62/52 – Increasing clouds; rain by afternoon.
Mon: 58/45 – Steady rain; slick roads for commuters.
Tue (Veterans Day): 54/45 – Partly sunny; brief dry spell.
Wed: 56/48 – Cloudy; showers return late.
