Seattle weather: Rain returns late Saturday night

It will be dry and warm Friday and Saturday, but widespread rain will hit Western Washington late Saturday night.

High pressure over the area will bring mostly sunny skies and some smoky haze to spots around the Puget Sound area. Temperatures on Friday will warm into the mid 70s around the greater Seattle area.

A map showing the forecast for Western Washington on Friday.

It will be warm with hazy sunshine in Western Washington on Friday. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Rain returns to Seattle this weekend

What's next:

Saturday will bring morning clouds and afternoon sunshine with similar temperatures.

Late Saturday night into early Sunday morning, a frontal system will sweep through the area bringing a potential for 0.25 to 0.50 inches of rain to the Puget Sound lowlands. Up to 1.50 inches of rain is possible in the mountains. Winds may be breezy at times as the front moves through overnight.

A map showing the rain on Saturday sweeping through Western Washington.

Widespread rain will hit Western Washington early Sunday morning. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Apple Cup weather in Pullman, WA

If you’re heading to the Apple Cup in Pullman on Saturday, it will be a warm game with temps in the 80s.

The forecast for the Apple Cup in Pullman.

It will be warm with hazy sunshine for the Apple Cup on Saturday. (FOX 13 Seattle)

The Seahawks game versus the New Orleans Saints at Lumen Field will be cooler with a slight chance for a few light showers.

The Seahawks forecast for Sunday's game.

The Seahawks game will be cool this weekend with a chance of showers. (FOX 13 Seattle)

High pressure is back early next week, which means very comfortable temperatures and more sunshine.

The 7 day forecast for the greater Seattle area.

Rain returns Saturday night through Sunday in Seattle. (FOX 13 Seattle)

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The Source: Information in this story comes from weather models interpreted by FOX 13 Seattle Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan.

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