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Washington Weather Alert: 80% Rain in Seattle, Nov 15-19
Seattle, WA — Rain soaked pavement, gray skies and gusty winds are setting the stage for a wet November stretch across Seattle. Drivers could encounter slippery highways before conditions improve and
By Blake Harrison · 2026-11-15T12:20:54.390Z
Seattle, WA — Rain soaked pavement, gray skies and gusty winds are setting the stage for a wet November stretch across Seattle. Drivers could encounter slippery highways before conditions improve and temperatures fall toward the lower 40s.
The biggest immediate concern is Sunday's widespread rainfall, followed by a cooler, quieter pattern heading into Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, rain chances reach 80% Sunday, November 15, with temperatures near 55 degrees.
Rain is expected mainly before 4 p.m., while south winds reach 8 to 11 mph.
Gusts could climb to 21 mph, adding another challenge for drivers traveling across King County.
Sunday Rain Brings Wet Highway Conditions Seattle's morning weather started mild, with temperatures around 54 degrees at Boeing Field.
Cloudy skies and incoming rain could make Interstate 5, Interstate 90 and State Route 99 slippery during heavier showers.
The National Weather Service expects less than one tenth of an inch of new rainfall Sunday.
Although widespread flooding is not indicated in the provided city forecast, wet pavement could still affect braking distances.
Drivers should allow additional following distance, especially near busy interchanges and highway ramps.
Rain chances decrease to 40% Sunday night, mainly between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Temperatures fall toward 44 degrees.
Monday Brings a Break Before Cooler Weather Monday, November 16, offers improving conditions as rain chances decrease to 30%.
Showers are possible before 3 p.m., followed by a slight chance later in the afternoon.
Partly sunny skies should develop, with highs near 52 degrees.
Monday night turns mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to approximately 42 degrees.
By Tuesday, November 17, Seattle should experience a noticeably drier pattern.
Mostly sunny skies return, although afternoon temperatures reach only 50 degrees.
Tuesday night temperatures fall near 41 degrees.
Wednesday's Weather Signals a Chilly Midweek Wednesday, November 18, brings another opportunity for light rain, although widespread heavy precipitation is not indicated.
Temperatures should remain near 50 degrees, with mostly cloudy skies.
For commuters, the main concern shifts from Sunday's wet highways toward cooler mornings and occasional damp pavement.
The forecast does not indicate snow or freezing temperatures in downtown Seattle during this period.
However, the broader Pacific storm pattern continues bringing mountain snow to higher elevations across the western United States.
Travelers heading into Washington's mountains should check separate mountain forecasts before departing.
Seattle Five Day Weather Outlook: November 15 19 Sunday, Nov. 15: Rain, mainly before 4 p.m. High 55°F, low 44°F. Rain chance 80%, with south wind gusts reaching 21 mph. Monday, Nov. 16: A 30% chance of rain, mainly before 3 p.m. Partly sunny, high 52°F, low 42°F. Tuesday, Nov. 17: Mostly sunny and cooler. High 50°F, low 41°F. Partly cloudy Tuesday night. Wednesday, Nov. 18: Slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, high 50°F, low 42°F. Thursday, Nov. 19: Partly sunny, high 51°F. Thursday night partly cloudy, with temperatures falling near 39°F. Looking Ahead: November 20 21 Friday, November 20, brings partly sunny skies and highs near 50 degrees.
Temperatures drop toward 40 degrees Friday night.
Saturday, November 21, introduces another slight chance of rain, with highs around 51 degrees.
The National Weather Service's broader outlook highlights an active Pacific weather pattern, although Seattle's local forecast shows a midweek break.
For now, Sunday remains the wettest day of the five day period, with improving conditions expected early in the week.
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