Seattle Weather: Sunny & Dry Spring Weekend

March has been off to a very wet start.  We have already surpassed the normal monthly rainfall total by an inch with more on the way next week.  The atmospheric river event we were tracking wrapped up yesterday and our area rivers have crested and continue to recede.  The rain also triggered a landslide on I-5 near Bellingham.  Fortunately, the risk of additional landslides is also decreasing.  

Rainfall totals so far for March.

It's been a wet start to the month with more than 5" of rain already recorded so far. 

We've enjoyed a pleasant, dry first weekend of Spring.   Much of Sunday is also expected to be dry.  A weak system is forecast to brush by which may bring a few sprinkles with it to a few spots.  A few stray flurries are also possible in the mountains. 

Futurecast clouds and radar for the region on Sunday.

The much-needed break in rain will continue. Only a stray shower is possible on Sunday.

The cold front which swept through yesterday, ending the days-long rain, also brought some cooler air with it.  Afternoon highs will remain slightly  below normal on Sunday. 

Regional high temperatures around the region on Sunday.

Highs near normal on Sunday with some afternoon sunbreaks. 

While Sunday and Monday remain mostly dry, a more significant weather system is expected to move into the region on Tuesday, bringing widespread rain to the lowlands and snow to the mountain passes along with breezy winds. 

The extended forecast for the Seattle metro area.

Increasing clouds Monday with rain returning by Tuesday. Snow in the mountains. 

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