Seattle weather: Another long dry stretch begins this weekend

A frontal system will bring rain, breezy wind and mountain snow on Friday with drier conditions ahead for the weekend.

Widespread rain hit western Washington Friday morning. The rest of the day will feature drier conditions with partly cloudy skies, except for a possible Puget Sound Convergence Zone forming in Snohomish County or northern King County.

A map showing the high temperatures forecast for Western Washington on Friday.

Early rain will lead to a drier afternoon Friday in Western Washington. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Mountain snow expected in WA this weekend

The convergence zone will likely amplify snow totals over areas near Stevens Pass. Other passes could see 4 to 8 inches of snow through Saturday.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect over the Central Washington Cascades.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect over the Central Washington Cascades. (FOX 13 Seattle)

The snow level for the next week in the Washington Cascades.

Snow levels will be low through Saturday with additional snow accumulation at the mountain passes. (FOX 13 Seattle)

The lowlands will remain dry this weekend with mostly cloudy skies on Saturday and fewer clouds on Sunday.

High pressure will build over western Washington next week, bringing a nice stretch of dry weather. Morning clouds and afternoon sunshine will be the mainstay with chilly mornings and mild afternoons.

The 7 day forecast for the greater Seattle area.

A long dry stretch begins Saturday in Seattle. (FOX 13 Seattle)

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