Seattle, WA – A quick burst of soaking rain threatens to snarl Friday evening travel across Seattle and western Washington, with the heaviest showers timed for the evening commute. Drivers should expect slick stretches along I-5, I-90, and SR-520, especially in low-lying areas prone to ponding.
According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, showers are likely Friday night with rain chances reaching 70%. Rainfall totals will generally stay under a quarter-inch but may arrive in short bursts that reduce visibility. The unsettled pattern lingers into Saturday, when another round of passing showers may clip the metro before tapering off late. Winds will stay light, but drizzle and damp roads could cause slowdowns for football games, fall festivals, and ferries across Puget Sound.
Conditions improve sharply by Sunday as high pressure builds, bringing sunshine, calmer winds, and temperatures in the mid-60s. According to forecasters, dry weather holds into early next week, making for a pleasant stretch to enjoy outdoor activities and prepare homes and gardens ahead of the season’s first frost risks later in October.
Residents are urged to allow extra time for commutes Friday evening, avoid fast driving through standing water, and keep storm drains clear. Weekend travelers should check WSDOT updates before heading across mountain passes, where rain showers may reduce visibility.
Five-Day Forecast for Seattle, WA:
Fri: 66/54 – Showers likely late; damp evening commute.
Sat: 63/50 – Scattered showers, mainly afternoon; breezy north winds.
Sun: 65/48 – Mostly sunny, dry, calmer.
Mon: 68/49 – Sunny, mild, great outdoor day.
Tue: 70/50 – Sunny, warm; crisp evening.
