SEATTLE, Wash. – Streetlights glimmer off slick pavement in downtown Seattle this morning as another Pacific storm drenches the region, marking one of the wettest starts to November in years. Showers and gusty winds are expected to linger through Friday morning before the skies finally brighten this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, rain will fall steadily through much of today, driven by south winds gusting up to 35 mph. New rainfall totals between a quarter and half an inch are expected across King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties, with localized ponding likely along I-5, Highway 99, and SR-520. Friday will bring another round of early showers before a drying trend moves in from the coast.
Forecasters say the weekend looks quieter, with partly sunny skies and highs in the mid-50s by Saturday. However, a few scattered showers could sneak back into the region late Sunday ahead of a stronger system that’s expected early next week. The early-November pattern reflects the Pacific Northwest’s transition toward a wetter, colder setup — a sign that mountain passes could soon start seeing their first measurable snow before Thanksgiving.
Drivers should allow extra travel time and avoid high-speed hydroplaning on water-slicked roadways during heavier bursts of rain. Fallen leaves could clog storm drains, so residents are encouraged to clear curbs and check gutters ahead of the next wave of moisture.
After a brief Saturday reprieve, clouds are expected to rebuild by Sunday evening, potentially signaling the arrival of another wet stretch as Veterans Day week begins.
Five-Day Forecast for Seattle, WA:
Thu: 57/47 – Steady rain; gusts near 35 mph.
Fri: 55/42 – Showers early; partial clearing late.
Sat: 56/45 – Partly sunny; calm and dry.
Sun: 61/48 – Mild; rain chances return late.
Mon: 57/47 – Rain likely; breezy and cool.
