The National Weather Service’s Seattle office has provided a detailed forecast for the coming week. As reported by the NWS website, Seattle, WA, is currently experiencing clear skies with temperatures sitting at a chilling 32°F. Humidity registers at a high 92%, with a gentle, calm wind and visibility extending to 8 miles. This update, last issued on January 18 at 6:15 AM PST, gives us a snapshot of the conditions that Seattleites can expect to start their day with.
The week’s weather looks to be a calm affair initially, as “Mostly sunny, with a high near 50” is predicted for today. This same pattern of calmness is anticipated to continue into the nighttime, with the temperatures dropping to around 37°F. The calmness takes a break to slightly crescendo as we approach M.L.King Day, which promises “Sunny, with a high near 50” and similarly still conditions. As we head into Monday night and Tuesday, the skies will partly cloud over, yet the wind intends to keep its peace.
The latter half of the week does not seem to bring much change in terms of wind—a relief for those weary of gusts and gales. Wednesday and Wednesday night will see “Mostly cloudy” conditions, edging to a near 47°F by day and dipping mildly to 38°F by night. While tranquility may persist in the wind, the calm skies are set to give way as Thursday introduces a “slight chance of rain after 10am,” according to the NWS forecast. Temperatures are expected to hover around 46°F, inching towards a wetter forecast as the week wanes…