Seattle weather: Warm and dry until rain returns on Friday
Seattle weather: Sunshine and getting closer to 70 degrees later this week
Seattle weather: Sunshine and getting closer to 70 degrees later this week
SEATTLE - Nice weather continues across western Washington on Wednesday and Thursday with patchy morning clouds and fog and sunny afternoons.
High pressure building to our south will keep Western Washington mostly dry and warm through Thursday. We're also going to continue seeing that familiar fall pattern of clouds and fog early, followed by sunshine in the afternoon.
The fog could be locally dense again in spots overnight and early Wednesday, especially near the coast, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and some of the more sheltered areas around Puget Sound. However, a shift in the winds will help reduce the widespread fog and low clouds we've seen recently. For most of us, the clouds should break up during the morning, leading to plenty of sunshine during the afternoon.
Early Wednesday morning will bring cool temps and patchy fog to Western Washington. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Temperatures warm up
By the numbers:
Temperatures will remain mild through the middle of the week, with afternoon highs in the upper 60s. Weak offshore flow will help push temperatures into the low 70s for many locations.
Rain returns to Seattle on Friday
What's next:
By Friday, the ridge of high pressure that has been keeping us dry begins to weaken as a broader area of low pressure develops offshore. That will send a weak weather system into Western Washington Friday, bringing increasing clouds and a chance for rain.
Rainfall amounts should be light, with showers lingering into early Saturday. While Friday and Saturday won't be completely dry, we're not expecting a washout or a significant storm.
Light rain showers return to the Seattle area on Friday. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Cooler weekend ahead
What's next:
Behind Friday's system, temperatures will cool down noticeably. Lows will fall into the low to mid-40s around Puget Sound, with temperatures dropping into the upper 30s in the Cascades and nearby foothills. Daytime highs will warm to around 60 degrees.
Enjoy the warmth Thursday, because a cooler, more typical fall pattern is waiting on the other side of Friday's rain.
Seattle has a couple more mild, mostly sunny days ahead before clouds and light rain return Friday. (FOX 13 Seattle)
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The Source: Information in this story comes from weather models interpreted by the FOX 13 Seattle weather team.