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Washington Weather Alert: Seattle Rain, Cooler Days Nov 13-17
Washington — Gray skies, wet pavement and cooler afternoons are returning to Seattle, with rain chances climbing to 70% Friday night.
By Audrey Sloan · 2026-11-11T11:30:24.045Z
Washington — Gray skies, wet pavement and cooler afternoons are returning to Seattle, with rain chances climbing to 70% Friday night.
Residents enjoying temperatures in the mid 60s should prepare for a wetter weekend as another Pacific weather system approaches western Washington.
According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, rain becomes likely Friday afternoon, followed by additional precipitation Friday night and Saturday.
The changing pattern could affect outdoor activities, weekend travel and commuting across the Puget Sound region.
Seattle reaches 66 degrees before rain returns Wednesday brings mostly cloudy skies and highs near 66 degrees, providing a mild November afternoon.
Boeing Field reported temperatures near 52 degrees early Wednesday, with clear skies and visibility reaching 10 miles.
Thursday turns cooler, with highs near 61 degrees.
A 30% chance of rain develops between 9 and 10 a.m., followed by cloudy conditions.
Thursday night brings another 30% rain chance after 4 a.m. Friday, with temperatures falling toward 51 degrees.
Residents planning outdoor work or seasonal yard cleanup may want to finish before the wetter pattern becomes established.
Friday rain chances climb to 70% Friday brings the most noticeable change in Seattle's weather.
Rain becomes likely mainly after 10 a.m., with precipitation chances reaching 60%.
High temperatures remain near 60 degrees, although cloudy skies and damp conditions could make the afternoon feel cooler.
Friday night brings a 70% chance of rain, with lows near 50 degrees.
The National Weather Service currently expects rainfall amounts below one tenth of an inch during Friday's daytime period.
Drivers traveling Interstate 5, Interstate 90 and Highway 99 should prepare for slick pavement and reduced visibility during showers.
Saturday and Sunday remain unsettled Saturday brings another chance of rain, with partly sunny skies possible and highs near 57 degrees.
That represents a nine degree decline from Wednesday's projected high.
Rain becomes the primary concern again Saturday night, mainly after 10 p.m.
Sunday looks wetter, with rain expected and highs near 55 degrees.
Sunday night remains rainy, with temperatures falling toward 47 degrees.
The unsettled pattern continues Monday, when highs reach approximately 54 degrees and another chance of rain remains in the outlook.