Washington wakes up to wet pavement and low gray skies across Seattle, with light rain beginning to spot windshields after 9 a.m. Temperatures hover near 48 degrees at Boeing Field, and visibility remains good, but roads are slick along I-5 and Highway 99.
According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, rain chances jump to 80 percent by late morning, with steady showers developing through the afternoon. Highs reach near 54 degrees, and south winds increase to 7 to 10 mph. Rainfall amounts remain light, generally under a tenth of an inch, but persistent showers will keep streets damp.
Rain continues into Wednesday with a 100 percent chance of precipitation. Showers redevelop before midday, and a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms could bring brief heavier bursts. Highs again reach the mid-50s. Keep rain gear handy and allow extra braking distance during the commute.
Wednesday night and Thursday stay unsettled, with rain likely and highs closer to 50 degrees. By Friday, more rain arrives mainly before late morning, holding temperatures near 52.
While the Rockies brace for mountain snow midweek, Western Washington remains locked in a classic March rain pattern. No snow is expected in Seattle, but higher passes may see wintry impacts.
Clocks spring ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. Longer evenings are coming, even if clouds linger for now.
Early outlooks into next week suggest temperatures may edge slightly milder, hinting at gradual spring warmth building beyond this wet stretch.
Five Day Outlook for Seattle, Washington:
Wednesday: Showers, high 54.
Thursday: Rain, high 50.
Friday: Rain, high 52.
Saturday: Rain likely, high 54.
Sunday: Rain likely, high 54.
