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Wet Weather Returns To Washington By The Weekend: Forecast
After an unseasonably pleasant stretch of weather, more traditional fall conditions will settle over Washington by the end of the week.
SEATTLE, WA — After a few days of bountiful sunshine and pleasant temperatures, Washington is poised to dive head-first back into fall by the end of the week.
The National Weather Service is tracking a new "moisture surge" heading for the region, bringing several rounds of rain, a chance for high elevation snow and some below-normal temperatures, beginning Friday and lasting into next week.
The switch is about to be flipped. Things are getting active over the central and western Pacific. Sharp changes in the weather pattern are coming this weekend with a likely extended stretch of wet and unsettled weather on the way. #wawx pic.twitter.com/JJqVyzsUR1
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) October 6, 2020
According to the latest forecasts, Wednesday looks to be the last sunny day for a while before clouds return with the first chance of showers Thursday. The first "significant frontal system" is expected by late Friday, with moderate to heavy rain for much of Saturday, then lingering showers through at least Monday.
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While W WA will remain dry the next few days, wet weather will make its return this weekend. The next stronger system will approach the region late Friday and move inland Saturday, bringing several rounds of rain and breezy winds to portions of the area. More details below. #wawx pic.twitter.com/wjm9zFfFA9
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) October 5, 2020
Early estimates project 2-3 inches of rain in the lowlands and 4-6 inches in the mountains between Friday afternoon and Monday. Cooler temperatures are likely to allow for some mountain snow Saturday, forecasters said, but only at elevations "well above pass level." In the lowlands, afternoon highs will trend downward, dipping into the 50s for most by the weekend.
Let's "Jump" into the forecast "Right Now". We'll have "The Best of Both Worlds" this week. "Summer Nights" are long behind us. "Dreams" of rain will be realized this weekend. "Everybody Wants Some". Right? If not, "I'll Wait". #wawx pic.twitter.com/Ut3QkieM2o
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) October 6, 2020
At this time, forecasters do not expect river flooding. More specifics on the timing and scope of the coming storms will be shared in the coming days.
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