SEATTLE, Wash. – After a crisp and clear Columbus Day morning, Western Washington is waking up to one of the region’s most pleasant stretches of fall weather — before a change later this week. Bright skies, light winds, and seasonable temperatures are expected through midweek, offering perfect conditions for commuters, leaf-watchers, and anyone heading out to local parks or pumpkin patches.
According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, Tuesday and Wednesday will stay mostly sunny with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s, and light north winds along I-5 keeping travel calm and visibility excellent. Drivers can expect easy travel conditions for early-week errands and school commutes. However, a Pacific front will approach by Thursday night, bringing an uptick in clouds and likely showers across King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties.
Those with outdoor plans or home projects should take advantage of the next two days before damp weather returns. The NWS advises residents to secure outdoor decorations and check gutters ahead of Thursday’s rain. Mariners and ferry travelers should also monitor later-week forecasts, as breezy conditions may develop across Puget Sound by Friday morning.
Despite the approaching system, daytime highs will remain mild — a typical mid-October pattern — before cooler, showery air settles in by the weekend.
Five-Day Forecast for Seattle, WA:
Mon: 57/43 – Sunny, calm; crisp air ideal for outdoor plans.
Tue: 59/42 – Clear, mild fall day; light north breeze.
Wed: 63/45 – Sunny and pleasant; clouds building late.
Thu: 59/50 – Partly sunny early; showers likely by evening.
Fri: 59/49 – Cloudy, chance of showers; cooler into weekend.
