Seattle, Wash. – Seattle’s string of sunny September days will break late Saturday as rain moves back into the region, bringing wet roads and cooler air for the second half of the weekend. Drivers and Mariners fans should expect a damp Sunday, with the heaviest showers expected in the morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, rainfall begins late Saturday night, with an 80% chance of showers after 11 p.m. Rain remains likely through Sunday morning, tapering off into scattered showers by evening. Highs Sunday will hold near 68, about five degrees cooler than Friday’s expected peak of 73.
The shift ends a mild and dry stretch that will carry through Friday, when calm winds and sunny skies make for comfortable late-summer weather. Outdoor plans and events across western Washington, including parks and ferry routes, will see favorable conditions through Saturday afternoon before wet weather settles in.
Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the dry window to complete errands or yard work before the rain begins. Roads could be slick early Sunday, and those traveling should allow extra time.
Showers remain possible into early next week, though drier weather is expected to return by Tuesday.
Five Day Forecast for Seattle, WA
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 71.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 73.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 72. Rain after 11 p.m.
- Sunday: Rain likely in the morning, high near 68.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 72. Slight chance of rain at night.
