SEATTLE, WA – The gray sky over Puget Sound deepens this Friday morning as another Pacific system marches toward western Washington, promising a wet and blustery weekend from Tacoma to Everett. For many across the Seattle metro, it’s the kind of damp chill that signals fall has fully arrived — slick streets, low clouds, and the rhythmic sound of steady rainfall through much of the next 48 hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, rain begins in earnest by midmorning Friday and continues almost without pause through late Sunday. The heaviest showers are expected Friday night and Saturday, when gusts could reach 25 mph and rainfall totals climb between a quarter and half an inch per day. Drivers should expect slower commutes along I-5, Highway 99, and across the floating bridges as visibility drops and standing water develops in low spots.
Saturday’s highs hover in the mid-50s, with brisk south winds adding an extra bite to the damp air. Rain remains widespread into Sunday, though intensity may taper at times. By Sunday evening, another wave of showers will likely sweep through before the region begins drying out Monday.
Early next week, skies will finally brighten — at least briefly. Monday and Tuesday look mostly cloudy but drier, with highs in the mid-50s. However, forecasters are already watching another front offshore that could bring rain back by midweek.
With temperatures holding steady in the 40s and 50s, there’s no snow yet for lowlands — but mountain passes could see their first light dusting soon. Consider this weekend’s soggy setup a clear reminder: the Pacific Northwest’s long wet season has officially begun.
