Seattle weather: Sunny and nice Saturday, late shower return

Seattle weather: cool and sunny weekend ahead

FOX 13 Meteorologist Claire Anderson has your week forecast.

SEATTLE - It was another sunny and warm afternoon, with highs in the mid to upper 70s. We started to see increasing wildfire smoke from the Bear Gulch fire in the skyline by the evening hours. Air quality remains poor near the fire around the Hood Canal and Shelton. 

It was another sunny and warm afternoon, with highs in the mid to upper 70s. 

Temperatures Saturday will be similar to Friday's, reaching the low to mid 70s. Morning clouds to afternoon sunshine Saturday, the coast will be mostly cloudy through the afternoon. High clouds will increase through Saturday evening ahead of our next frontal system. 

Temperatures Saturday will be similar to Friday's with morning clouds to afternoon sunshine. 

Rain returns overnight Saturday into early Sunday, with up to half an inch for the lowlands. Winds will also pick up overnight, with gusty conditions at times. 

Rain returns overnight Saturday into early Sunday with up to half an inch for the lowlands. 

Your Blue Friday Forecast is looking pretty good for the Seahawks game Sunday! A few early sprinkles are possible, but more sunshine with highs in the mid 60s.

Your Blue Friday Forecast is looking pretty good for the Seahawks game Sunday!

High pressure will build again into early next week, making for sunny and mild temperatures. Next week looks mostly sunny, dry and rain doesn't seem to return until almost next week. 

High pressure will build again into early next week, making for sunny and mild temperatures. 

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