Washington – A dim, rain-washed morning settles over Seattle as droplets streak down streetlights and soften the edges of the skyline. Wet pavement glistens along I-5 and I-90, where brake lights already stack up with the first wave of early Thanksgiving travelers. The air feels brisk and damp, carrying that familiar Puget Sound chill.
According to the National Weather Service, steady rain continues through mid-morning before easing into patchier showers. Winds remain light, but coastal pockets may see brief gusts that push curtains of drizzle across exposed roadways. Anyone heading to Sea-Tac or starting long-distance holiday travel should allow extra drive time, especially with visibility fluctuating during heavier bursts.
Models hint at several waves of moisture moving through the region this week, each adding to saturated roads and slow travel conditions. To be fair, temperatures stay safely above freezing in the Seattle metro, but the broader national pattern is shifting toward an early-winter setup. Forecasters note the potential for heavy snow—ranging from 3 to 15 inches—in the Northwest, Midwest, and Northeast between Nov. 25 and Dec. 3. Those flying out to Denver, Chicago, Detroit, or Boston should watch for possible ripple delays as Thanksgiving nears.
Locally, skies partially clear Friday afternoon before another round of rain moves in Saturday. Fog could develop late Saturday morning as moisture pools near ground level. Sunday stays rainy and cool, keeping travel slower but manageable.
Five-Day Outlook for Seattle
Today: Rain early, partial clearing later. High 53.
Friday: Cloudy with scattered showers. High 52.
Saturday: Rain with patchy fog late morning. High 55.
Sunday: Rain and cloudy skies. High 53.
Monday: Partial sun emerging. High near 50.
