SEATTLE, Wash. – Streetlights glisten on damp pavement this morning, a brief calm before another surge of Pacific moisture heads for Puget Sound. The air feels still, cool, and faintly salty — a quiet moment before Seattle’s familiar rhythm of fall rain returns midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, Tuesday begins mostly dry, with light winds and highs near 61°F under thinning clouds. The break won’t last long. A developing front in the Gulf of Alaska will slide south by Wednesday, bringing increasing clouds, cooler air, and a 50% chance of rain before midday. Commuters along I-5 and Highway 99 should expect slower traffic and wet pavement through the afternoon hours.
Rain chances rise to 80% Wednesday night as a stronger system arrives, dropping steady light rain through Thursday. Winds stay modest — 5 to 10 mph from the south — but brief heavier pockets could reduce visibility at times. By Friday, the region settles into a classic fall pattern: gray skies, on-and-off showers, and highs near 60°F.
Residents planning outdoor projects or Halloween decorating may want to finish early in the week. Yard drainage and gutters should be cleared before the weekend, as a second system brings additional rainfall by Saturday. Temperatures will hold mild but seasonably cool — ideal for cozy indoor plans as fall’s signature wet stretch returns across western Washington.
Five-Day Forecast for Seattle, WA:
Tue: 61/46 – Mostly sunny; light breeze.
Wed: 64/52 – Showers developing; cooler.
Thu: 62/53 – Rain likely; mild winds.
Fri: 60/49 – Cloudy; scattered rain.
Sat: 59/48 – Steady rain; breezy late.
