Seattle Weather: Wet weekend, warmer temperatures

The much-advertised atmospheric river has arrived in Western Washington. Rain is forecast to be moderate to heavy at times. Particular attention will be paid to the North Cascades region and the Olympics, where rain runoff and snow melt may lead to a sharp rise in area rivers.

Rain to pick up Friday afternoon
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By Friday, the subtropical jetstream will set up pointing right into the Pacific Northwest. This will push in very warm, moist air leading to periods of heavy rain, very mild temperatures and rising snow levels.

Seattle weather: Heavy rain possible this weekend
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By Friday, the subtropical jetstream will set up pointing right into the Pacific Northwest. This will push in very warm, moist air leading to periods of heavy rain, very mild temperatures and rising snow levels.

Seattle weather: Heavy rain possible this weekend

By Friday, the subtropical jetstream will set up pointing right into the Pacific Northwest. This will push in very warm, moist air leading to periods of heavy rain, very mild temperatures and rising snow levels.

A wet weekend ahead for most in Western Washington

On and off showers will continue through the daylight hours Thursday, as the Pacific Northwest prepares for a very wet and warm weekend ahead.

Consistent showers expected Thursday
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Consistent showers expected today with temps back close to 50 degrees. We have some very wet weather heading our way this weekend.

Seattle weather: Showers continue Thursday

Showers continue overnight into Thursday morning, with a breezy and cloudy afternoon.

Rain continues into next week
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Ilona McCauley has your week forecast.

Heavy rain at times Wednesday
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It will be a wet start Wednesday with heavy rain at times and snowflakes in the higher mountain passes.

Wet and mild Wednesday
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Showers heavy at times for Wednesday morning. Light snow for the mountain passes.

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Rain showers will taper off Tuesday morning with a much drier afternoon ahead.

Tuesday to start with scattered showers
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Scattered showers will be around to start Tuesday. Rain should remain on the lighter side.

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