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Seattle weather: Partly sunny skies for Friday
Friday will see partly sunny skies, but there is a chance of rain and snow early in the morning with the snow level above 500 feet. Highs tomorrow will be around 50 degrees.
SEATTLE - Friday will be mainly dry through the afternoon, but rain and significant mountain snow are set to hit the Pacific Northwest this weekend.
Rain showers should hold off until around the evening commute. Areas around the southwest interior and south Puget Sound will see the showers first, early this evening.
It will be mainly dry with showers returning late Friday. (FOX 13 Seattle)
More rain, mountain snow
By the numbers:
Widespread lowland rain, mountain snow and breezy wind will impact the region over the weekend.
The mountain ski resorts will see up to 12 to 18 inches of snow through midday Sunday.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning over all Washington mountain passes, making travel difficult, especially on Saturday.
A winter storm warning has been issued for the Washington Cascades for this weekend. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Snow levels will stay low over the Washington Cascades this next week. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Dry weather on the horizon
On Sunday and Monday, scattered showers are possible. We should be back to drier weather by Tuesday and Wednesday.
The 7 day forecast for the greater Seattle area. (FOX 13 Seattle)
The Source: Information in this story comes from weather models interpreted by FOX 13 Seattle Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan.
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