Seattle weather: Sunshine and spring-like by weekend

Rain returns after the weekend

FOX 13 Meteorologist Ilona McCauley is tracking a beautiful, warm, sunny fall weekend — which is going to abruptly end on Monday with the return of showers all week long!

SEATTLE - Stubborn afternoon clouds are finally cleared out, making for a beautiful sunset tonight. The clearing skies will allow for another cool night with lows in the 40s.

Cool night across Western Washington Friday evening.

Decreasing clouds with overnight lows staying cool in the mid to upper 40s.

Sunny skies and spring-like temperatures are forecast this weekend as you head out to enjoy the many fun fall festivals. Afternoon highs will soar into the low 70s both Saturday and Sunday.

Another great weekend full of fun Fall events around Western Washington.

Sunny skies and spring-like temperatures are expected this weekend as you head out to enjoy all the fun festivals.

The leaves are peaking with their fall colors. This may be one of the last weekends to take in the sights as rain is around the corner and may begin knocking off the leaves from the trees.

A map showing the areas in Western Washington that are nearing peak color.

The leaves are peaking with their fall colors. This may be one of the last weekends to take in the sights as rain is around the corner.

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Temperatures will warm gradually heading into the weekend with highs close to 70 in Seattle by Saturday. Increasing rain chances by middle of next week. Highs in the lowlands will drop into the mid 50s around Wednesday and Thursday. Snow levels are forecast to lower to around 4000' and our first dusting of snow around Stevens Pass may be possible.

7 day forecast for Seattle and the greater Puget Sound area.

Temperatures will warm gradually heading into the weekend with highs close to 70 in Seattle by Saturday. Increasing rain chances by middle of next week.

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