SEATTLE, WA — Gray skies press low over Puget Sound this morning, the steady rhythm of rain setting the tone for another classic November weekend in the Pacific Northwest. Roads are slick, winds are light but persistent, and umbrellas have become essential accessories across downtown and the I-5 corridor.
According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, multiple weak systems will sweep through western Washington through early Monday, keeping rain chances high and temperatures steady in the low to mid-50s. While rainfall totals won’t be extreme, the near-constant drizzle could lead to slowdowns for early Thanksgiving travelers, particularly along I-5 and Highway 2.
Sunday brings the heaviest rain, with a 100% chance of precipitation and totals near a half inch possible by evening. Winds remain light, but fog and low clouds could reduce visibility around Sea-Tac Airport, creating potential travel delays. By Monday, the pattern weakens slightly, offering a few breaks between showers — though another round of light rain is expected by Tuesday.
Temperatures will dip slightly by midweek, with highs near 46°F Tuesday and lows in the upper 30s. For now, the Pacific storm track remains active, hinting at possible colder air and early winter flurries in the Cascades later next week — just as millions take to the roads for Thanksgiving.
Five-Day Outlook (Seattle, WA)
- Sunday: Rain likely, high 51°F
- Monday: Rain likely, high 48°F
- Tuesday: Chance rain, high 46°F
- Wednesday: Rain, high 51°F
- Thanksgiving Day: Rain likely, high 54°F
