Seattle heads into Thursday with one last pleasant window before a major pattern shift that the National Weather Service is calling a “significant change.” Expect mostly cloudy skies, a high near 69°F, and dry conditions through mid-afternoon — but have your rain gear ready by evening. After 12 of the past 13 days ran above normal temperatures with no measurable rain, the marine air is moving back in.
Today’s Setup
A marine air mass is pushing inland from the coast this morning, knocking temps 10 to 20 degrees below what we’ve seen recently. Mid and high-level clouds will steadily build with SSW winds around 7 mph. It’s a fine morning for a walk along the Burke-Gilman Trail, a coffee run on Capitol Hill, or a lunch out near Pike Place. Conditions stay decent through the early afternoon hours.
Best Window To Be Outside
Morning through about 4 PM PT is your sweet spot. The National Weather Service puts rain chances at just 20% before 5 PM, but that number jumps hard after that — light rain is expected after 7 PM Thursday night (80% chance). Friday brings showers and thunderstorms likely across the region, with SSW winds gusting to 22 mph and a high only near 65°F. NWS notes Seattle may nearly miss a record low maximum for the date on Friday.
Rain And Weekend Outlook
Friday looks like the roughest day of the stretch: a post-frontal convergence zone is expected to form in the afternoon, and thunder chances run 10–20%. Saturday stays unsettled as an upper low lingers just offshore, with shower chances continuing and temperatures held below seasonal norms for a third consecutive day. The cool, rainy pattern is forecast to persist through the middle of next week — a good weekend to have a kids craft activity kit on hand for indoor afternoons with little ones.
Tonight’s Events: Get In Before the Rain
The Fuerza Regida: This Is Our Dream Stadium Tour 2026 lands at T-Mobile Park tonight (June 25). Timing is actually decent — rain holds off until after 7 PM, so getting in is easy. Heading home is when you’ll want a layer; a Fuerza Regida hoodie is perfect for the cool, damp walk back to your car. A Fuerza Regida t-shirt makes for great show gear. Grab seats via Find tickets on StubHub or Get tickets on SeatGeek if you haven’t yet.
Also tonight at Climate Pledge Arena: Seattle Storm vs. New York Liberty. Both venues are indoors — smart scheduling. But if you’re eyeing World Cup Match 63 (Egypt vs. Iran) at outdoor Lumen Field on Friday, June 26, know that rain and gusty winds will be in full force by game time. Dress in layers and grab Official team gear on Fanatics before you head out.
Dinner Tonight
A cloudy, cooling evening calls for something cozy — a quick pasta or stir-fry hits the spot perfectly. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
- Friday, June 26: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 65°F, gusts to 22 mph
- Saturday: Unsettled, below-normal temps, shower chances continue
- Early next week: Cool and rainy pattern persists through mid-week per the National Weather Service
Keep tabs on the full Seattle weather forecast as the week unfolds, and browse outdoor gear deals for when the sunshine eventually comes back.
