Seattle weather: Chilly, damp weekend ahead

In case you are dreaming of hotter spring climate, do not get your hopes up: this week is wanting damp with temperatures hovering properly beneath common. 

Highs at present will solely elevate to the low to mid 50s. Seize a heat rain jacket in case you’re spending time exterior! We’re forecasting a dry, cloudy morning with remoted to scattered showers this afternoon and tonight. 

Will the roof be open or closed for the Mariners tonight? It is robust to inform for positive as a result of rain shall be hit and miss at present. 

Tomorrow morning shall be moderately soggy, wet and blustery. Gusts for many backyards might vary between 20-30 mph with localized stronger winds for the standard suspects (e.g. the North Sound, coast and inland waters). Tomorrow afternoon, there could be sufficient instability to set off weak thunderstorms and small hail. 

Sunbreaks, showers and thunderstorms linger into Monday. Tuesday morning could also be chilly sufficient the place the foothills might see a short, spotty and minor ran/snow combine. As temps heat up Tuesday afternoon, small hail and lightning are potential.

One other low stress system within the higher ranges of the ambiance might spark showers Wednesday, however the day will not be a washout. As a extra secure climate sample takes maintain Thursday, showers begin to crumble. Whereas I can not fully rule out gentle showers on Friday, the day will in all probability pattern drier versus wetter with partly to principally cloudy skies. 

One constructive side to our chilly and moist climate this spring: these sorts of situations assist shield our all-important snowpack over the mountains which performs a essential position in supporting the ecosystem and delaying the begin to hearth season. 

By the top of April, long-range fashions are hinting at temperatures lastly reaching the low 60s. For some perspective, the typical temperature for Sea-Tac at present is 59 levels.

Take care and have a beautiful weekend!

Warmly, 

Meteorologist Abby Acone
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