Seattle weather: Rain returns Thursday and light mountain snow

We saw some nice sunshine again this afternoon, with highs several degrees above seasonal average.

Seattle Sunset

We saw some nice sunshine again this afternoon, with highs several degrees above seasonal average.  (FOX 13 Seattle)

Highs today peaked in the upper 40s to low 50s, which is several degrees above average for December. 

Today's Highs

Highs today peaked in the upper 40s to low 50s, which is several degrees above average for December.

Clouds will increase this evening with showers returning into Thursday. Lows in the upper 30s to low 40s.

Lows Tonight

Clouds will increase this evening with showers returning into Thursday. Lows in the upper 30s.

Rain will be widespread by midday Thursday with light snow in the mountain passes. Showers will be more scattered into the afternoon. 

Showers Return

Rain will be widespread by midday Thursday with light snow in the mountain passes. 

Highs will be a little cooler Thursday with a weak system passing through and temperatures in the mid 40s.

Tomorrow's Highs

Highs will be a little cooler Thursday with a weak system passing through, temperatures in the mid 40s.

We will start to see more snow for the mountain passes starting the end of the week through the weekend. We could see some impacts for drivers, so just make sure to check the latest mountain conditions. 

Forecast Snow

We will start to see more snow for the mountain passes starting the end of the week through the weekend. 

Rain and wind will increase later Friday into Saturday for a stormy weekend. Winds will be gusty, especially along the coast and north interior. Winds will be breezy for the lowlands as well, but not as strong. We are also looking at the potential of coastal flooding with high tides and high surf. 

Seattle Extended

Rain and wind will increase later Friday into Saturday for a stormy weekend. 

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