Seattle Weather: Monday morning showers, sunnier afternoon

Published July 27, 2026 4:00 AM PDT

The wildfires continue to burn in Eastern Washington, leading to poor air quality, especially in the areas nearest the fires.  An air quality alert will remain in effect into Monday in these locations.  The onshore, westerly winds will help to keep air quality in Western Washington good with little to no haze seen in our skyline. 

Smoky skies remain an issue in Eastern Washington.

Poor air quality near wildfires in Eastern Washington with an Air Quality alert issued. 

A weak front started moving through on Sunday and will continue to fizzle out as it passes through our region Monday.  Morning clouds and a chance for a few light showers remain possible. Skies will clear by the afternoon. 

Cloudy with a few showers to start Monday morning.

A weak front will dissipate early Monday. Sunnier skies by the afternoon.

A temporary, weak high pressure ridge will build in on Monday, allowing for a brief warm up.  Afternoon highs along the I-5 corridor will be closer to the seasonal average near 80 degrees. 

Warmer day on Monday with highs nearing normal July temperatures.

A weak high pressure ridge will settle in on Monday, warming our afternoon highs to near 80. 

We are tracking a mild week ahead will mainly dry skies.  Our overnight and morning temperatures will be comfortable lows in the 50s.

The extended forecast for the Seattle metro area.

Mild week ahead will mainly dry skies. Comfortable mornings with lows in the 50s.

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