Seattle weather: Much needed dry time for Saturday

Seattle weather: sunshine returns this weekend

FOX 13 meteorologist Claire Anderson has the latest forecast.

SEATTLE - Washington's rivers continued to decrease Friday evening, but some remain at above major flood stage. Four different river locations reached record levels during this event. 

Washington's rivers continue to decrease Friday evening, but some remain at above major flood stage. 

Big picture view:

We will see drier skies this evening into Saturday, which will allow the rivers to slowly decrease. We will see a weak system move through Sunday, but heavier rain returns Monday into Tuesday. Wind and heavier rain will ramp up into next week. 

We will see drier skies this evening into Saturday, which will allow the rivers to slowly decrease. 

It will be a foggy start for Western Washington, but sunbreaks are expected into the afternoon. Highs will be mild, reaching the mid to low 50s. 

It will be a foggy start for Western Washington, but sunbreaks are expected into the afternoon. 

What's next:

A few showers are possible Sunday, with heavier rain returning into next week. A few passing showers are possible for the Seahawks game Sunday in Seattle, with highs in the mid 50s.

A few showers are possible Sunday, with heavier rain returning into next week.  (FOX 13 Seattle)

What we know:

Another atmospheric river is forecast to move in by early next week, which will bring more heavy widespread rain and gusty winds. The rivers are expected to rise again next week, but at this point, not as high as the past few days. 

Another atmospheric river is forecasted to move in by early next week, which will bring more heavy widespread rain and gusty winds. 

Next week will be mild to start with snow levels around 7,000–8,000ft, keeping rain in the mountains. Snow levels will start to drop Tuesday into the rest of the week, bringing more mountain snow for passes and ski resorts. 

Next week will be mild to start with snow levels around 7,000 - 8,000ft. 

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