Weather
Seattle, WA Weather Alert: 90% Rain Chance Tuesday Night Oct 29
Seattle, WA – Residents across Seattle and surrounding King County communities should prepare for several rounds of rain this week, with precipitation chances climbing to 90% Tuesday night and Wednesd
By Cole Barrett · 2026-10-26T10:53:38.559Z
Seattle, WA – Residents across Seattle and surrounding King County communities should prepare for several rounds of rain this week, with precipitation chances climbing to 90% Tuesday night and Wednesday night as cooler temperatures settle over the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, rain chances will increase throughout the early week, bringing potentially wet commuting conditions and daytime temperatures mostly in the low to mid 50s.
Monday begins with mostly cloudy skies and a 40% chance of rain. Temperatures are expected to reach approximately 55 degrees before falling to 47 overnight, when rain chances increase to 60%.
Tuesday offers a brief reduction in precipitation chances, with a 20% probability of rain and a high near 56 degrees.
The wettest stretch is expected Tuesday night through Wednesday night.
Rain becomes likely Tuesday night, with precipitation chances reaching 90% and temperatures falling to approximately 45 degrees. Southwest winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday brings an 80% chance of rain, with temperatures reaching only 53 degrees. Rain chances increase again to 90% Wednesday night as temperatures drop to approximately 42 degrees.
By Thursday, rain remains likely, particularly before 11 a.m., with daytime temperatures reaching just 51 degrees.
Drivers traveling through Seattle, Bellevue, Shoreline and surrounding King County communities should anticipate potentially slick pavement, reduced visibility during rainfall and slower travel during busy commuting periods.
Residents are encouraged to allow additional travel time and monitor changing road conditions.
The extended forecast offers improving conditions Friday, with only a slight chance of morning rain and a high near 51 degrees.
Saturday and Sunday are expected to bring partly sunny skies, with afternoon temperatures near 53 degrees.
Although rain is expected repeatedly through Thursday, the forecast does not indicate a specific flooding threat or severe weather warning for downtown Seattle.