Seattle wakes up under thick clouds and low 40s, about 43°F, this morning on Saturday, February 21, 2026, with rain already in the picture and a brief mix of snow possible before the main band moves through. Steadier rain will develop across the lowlands later today, with heavier, more widespread precipitation arriving Sunday into Monday. At the same time, gusty easterly winds will strengthen this afternoon, and coastal waters will turn rough.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
East-southeast breezes will ramp up this afternoon and turn gusty across the Cascade foothills, Whidbey Island and parts of central Puget Sound, with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph possible through the evening. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the foothills and nearby valleys into Sunday…..