Seattle weather: Dry start to week, mid-week rain likely

Published August 31, 2026 3:16 PM PDT

A picture-perfect day to wrap up the month of August! We are in-between systems, so skies will remain dry through Monday with pleasant afternoon highs in the mid 70s. A great day to head outdoors and enjoy!

Plenty of sunshine to head outside as we start the week.

Northerly flow keeps our afternoons comfortable.

The northerly flow will keep our overnight lows feeling cool, with many in the low to mid 50s.

Regional overnight low temperatures.

Increasing clouds Monday night, but lows remain pleasant in the low 50s.

Rain returns to Seattle area

A few passing clouds will remain in the forecast into Monday evening with skies becoming partly cloudy by early Tuesday morning. A few isolated showers, mainly in the mountains, will be possible late Tuesday night. Much-needed, widespread rain arrives on Wednesday.

Dry skies will start Monday with a few passing clouds.

A ridge of high pressure will keep our skies dry with just a few passing high clouds at times.

A late summer season system will arrive on Wednesday. Widespread rainfall and gusty winds are expected. An isolated chance for mountain storms on Thursday will also be possible. 

The extended forecast for the Seattle metro area.

A late summer system will increase wind and rain by Wednesday. 

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The Source: Information in this story comes from weather models interpreted by the FOX 13 Seattle weather team.

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