Seattle weather: Morning clouds, patchy drizzle and afternoon sunbreaks Wednesday

Published September 23, 2026 4:00 AM PDT

A weakening front that moved through Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning will bring early clouds and patchy drizzle. Clouds will be around through midday and slowly clear into the afternoon for the south sound, and a few clouds linger further north.

Morning Clouds

A weakening front that moved through Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning will bring early clouds and patchy drizzle. 

What's next:

Highs will be a few degrees cooler Wednesday as an upper-level trough and onshore flow continue to keep things below seasonal average. 

Today's Highs

Highs will be a few degrees cooler Wednesday as an upper-level trough and onshore flow continue to keep things below seasonal average. 

Fall has officially started and will start to see the transition into the new season, weather wise, as soon as the end of this week. Temperatures over the next several months will drop from the upper 60s to the mid 40s, increasing showers and less daylight.

1st Day of Fall

Fall has officially started and will start to see the transition into the new season of weather as soon as the end of this week. 

Looking Ahead:

The next frontal system bringing widespread showers is still on track to move in Thursday through Friday. Showers and cooler temperatures, with even a chance of thunder through Friday afternoon. A few sprinkles are possible early Saturday, but we start to dry out for the rest of the weekend.

Seattle Extended

The next frontal system bringing widespread showers is still on track to move in Thursday. 

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The Source: Information in this story came from the FOX 13 Seattle Weather Team and the National Weather Service.

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