Showers in Seattle this week, followed by a cooldown

Name: Seattle weather: Lowland rain, mountain snow for Thurs. morning
Uploaded: 2026-03-05T15:05:27-08:00
Description: Heavier mountain snow will taper at times Thursday, with breezy winds and highs in the upper 40s to low 50s.

Seattle weather: Lowland rain, mountain snow for Thurs. morning

Heavier mountain snow will taper at times Thursday, with breezy winds and highs in the upper 40s to low 50s.

SEATTLE - For today, we forecast mostly cloudy skies with fewer showers across the region. Highs were expected to top out in the low 50s. Earlier this morning, we were watching for some light mountain snow, mainly at the higher elevations, with minimal impact for most travelers.

Overnight, temperatures are expected to drop into the 40s under mostly cloudy skies as rain increases late.

Overnight lows will only drop to the 40s in Seattle early Friday.

Mostly cloudy weather and lows in the 40s are predicted in Seattle overnight. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Scattered rain and rising snow levels

By Friday morning, we’re expecting scattered rain to develop and continue through the day. Snow levels will jump Friday into the weekend, limiting mountain snow to the higher passes.

Saturday brings occasional light showers, while Sunday carries a better chance for damp pockets and steadier light rain at times.

Seattle weather over the next three days features scattered rain Friday, light showers Saturday, and a better chance for damp pockets Sunday.

Seattle weather also includes rising snow levels and milder overnight lows in the 40s. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Don’t forget — we spring forward on Sunday morning, losing an hour of sleep. The payoff? 7:00 p.m. sunsets return starting Sunday evening.

A cooldown arrives Monday, though we’ll see increasing sunshine. Very light, stray showers may linger into Tuesday.

Seattle weather keeps rainfall totals on the lighter side overall, with spotty showers instead of widespread soaking rain.

Seattle weather trends wetter at times Friday and Sunday, but no major systems are lining up. (FOX 13 Seattle)

What's next:

Overnight temperatures next work week plunge into the 30s. If we get the combination of colder air and lingering moisture, an isolated and brief rain-snow mix is possible in the lowlands Tuesday and Wednesday mornings — but accumulations look unlikely.

Meanwhile, the mountains are looking more promising for accumulating snow from the middle to the end of next work week.