Washington wakes under a low, brooding ceiling this morning as mist clings to buildings and lights glow across wet pavement. A steady waterfall of showers taps on roofs and car hoods, giving the region its classic November vibe while hinting at stronger weather building into Friday.
According to the National Weather Service Seattle office, widespread rain continues today with periods of heavier bursts pushing north of the city. Commuters along I-5, I-90, and Highway 99 should plan for slow drives and slick conditions through the morning. Keep headlights on, allow extra stopping distance, and watch for pooled water near on-ramps. This pattern won’t bring any freeze issues, but valley fog pockets could form where wind stays light.
According to meteorologists, Friday brings a more defined plume of moisture with a 70–80% chance of steady rain and a few heavier pulses through midday. These bands may disrupt ferry schedules and increase delays on east-west routes. To be fair, rainfall amounts stay modest, yet the constant drizzle wears on visibility and raises minor urban drainage concerns. Cooler air follows each wave, though no snow chance exists for low elevations. Higher peaks in the Cascades could see a Winter Tease as temperatures flirt with levels cold enough for light snow, especially above 4,500 feet.
The weekend stays damp. Saturday sees another broad shield of rain with breezy moments that push leaves across sidewalks and fields. Sunday turns slightly milder with on-and-off showers under thick clouds. No frost or freeze risks appear, but early Thanksgiving travel planners should keep watching shifting Pacific energy next week. Models hint at a colder pattern after Tuesday, though confidence remains low on any low-level changeover.
For now, Seattle faces a classic, steady, gray November stretch—rain today, rain Friday, and a wetter weekend ahead.
