Seattle, Wash. – After a stretch of late September sunshine, Seattle residents should prepare for rain returning by the end of the weekend. Roads could turn slick by Sunday night, with a wet Monday commute expected across King County.
According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, Friday will stay mostly sunny with highs near 69, and Saturday will bring another dry day with highs reaching 74. But by Sunday evening, rain chances climb sharply, with an 80% likelihood of showers overnight into Monday. Daytime highs early next week will stay in the mid-60s, while overnight lows dip into the low 50s.
Light winds are expected Friday and Saturday, with south to southwest breezes under 10 mph. Heavier showers late Sunday into Monday could slow travel on I-5 and surrounding arterials. Drivers are urged to allow extra time and keep headlights on during the wet morning rush.
Showers look likely through midweek, with periods of heavier rain possible Monday night into Wednesday. Dry conditions are not expected to return until late next week.
Five Day Forecast for Seattle, WA
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 69. Low 56.
- Saturday: Partly cloudy, high near 74. Low 55.
- Sunday: Slight chance of rain after 11 a.m., high near 71. Rain likely overnight, low 58.
- Monday: Rain, high near 66. Low 53.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny with a chance of rain, high near 68.
