Seattle is enjoying a mostly sunny Thursday with a high near 76°F, the best weather day of the week before clouds and cooler air arrive for the weekend — so get outside now if you can.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service Seattle office says weak high pressure aloft is keeping Western Washington dry today, with mostly high-level clouds drifting overhead in zonal flow. Onshore flow near the surface has eased this morning, giving interior neighborhoods like Wallingford, Ballard and the Rainier Valley a slight boost compared to spots right along Puget Sound. Winds stay light out of the northwest at 1 to 5 mph, and the rain chance is essentially nil at 3%.
Best Window To Be Outside
With an overnight low near 56°F and today’s high near 76°F, almost any hour works for outdoor plans. For the clearest views of the Olympic Mountains from Kerry Park or Alki Beach, aim for midday before high clouds thicken this afternoon. Onshore flow ramps back up late today ahead of Friday’s front, and tonight’s low near 57°F should still feel comfortable for an evening walk around Green Lake or Discovery Park.
Rain, Wind, Or Cooldown Risk
Forecasters note a weak front reaches the area Friday afternoon into Friday night, dropping highs to near 73°F with south-southwest wind around 6 mph. The best precipitation chances stay over the Olympic Peninsula and North Interior, so Seattle metro’s 2% chance Friday means a stray sprinkle is possible but unlikely — don’t hold your breath on it, per the forecast discussion. Clouds linger into Saturday as a trailing upper trough slides through before lifting into British Columbia. No severe weather or flooding risk is expected for the Seattle area right now.
Weekend Events & Gameday Weather
Tonight, JINJER plays the Neptune Theatre. Friday, July 10 is packed under those increasing clouds: Forrest Frank’s Jesus Generation Tour hits Tacoma Dome (a Forrest Frank t-shirt or Forrest Frank hat makes a solid concert grab), and The Head And The Heart’s 15th Anniversary Tour plays outdoor venue Remlinger Farms, which should stay dry with the high near 73°F. Looking ahead, Seattle Reign FC hosts Portland Thorns on Sunday, July 12 at Lumen Field — Get tickets on SeatGeek and pick up Official team gear on Fanatics to cheer them on.
What To Wear Or Bring
Light layers work best today — shorts and a t-shirt for the afternoon high near 76°F, with a light jacket for tonight’s low near 57°F. If you’re hitting the water while it’s warm and dry, the 2-Person Intex Floating Lounge with Cooler Just $24 on Amazon is a great pickup for Lake Washington or Green Lake before Friday’s clouds move in. Browse more outdoor gear deals while the sun’s out.
Dinner Tonight
Mild, dry conditions make tonight ideal for firing up the backyard — a portable propane grill makes quick work of it. Otherwise, a simple pasta or stir-fry dinner works fine for any weather this week. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
After Friday’s front and a cloudy Saturday, high pressure rebuilds Sunday through Tuesday, with highs climbing into the lower-to-mid 80s by Monday in the warmest spots. Cooler onshore flow is expected to return by the middle of next week as Seattle heads deeper into its driest, warmest stretch of the year.
