Seattle, WA – A steady curtain of drizzle drapes the Seattle skyline this Sunday morning as another Pacific system moves inland. Wet roads, gusty breezes, and low clouds mark the start of what’s shaping up to be a classically gray October stretch — but relief is on the way.
According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, rain will continue through the morning with gusts up to 25 mph across Puget Sound. Showers taper slightly this afternoon but could redevelop through Sunday night, keeping roads slick along I-5 and Highway 99. Forecasters say most areas will pick up less than a quarter inch, though higher totals are possible along the foothills.
Monday brings lingering showers and cooler air, with highs near 58°F and patchy clearing late in the day. By Tuesday, a ridge of high pressure moves in, bringing the week’s brightest weather: mostly sunny skies, light winds, and highs in the low 60s — ideal for outdoor plans or midweek errands.
The dry stretch won’t last long. Models hint at another round of Pacific moisture returning Wednesday night into Thursday, with rain chances climbing again by the weekend.
For now, western Washington gets a brief reprieve between passing fronts — a small pocket of sunshine to enjoy before fall’s next round of showers sweeps back in.
