Seattle wakes up to mostly sunny skies and a breezy Tuesday, with highs climbing to near 74°F as a weak frontal system slides through the region — so it’s a good day to get outside before the wind picks up this afternoon.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service Seattle office says a weak front is moving through today, kicking up breezy south-southwest winds around 8 to 12 mph ahead of it, plus some reinforcing cloud cover this morning. Most of the light rain from this system stays offshore and up toward the northwest corner of the state, so Seattle proper should stay dry — the chance of rain here is just 2%. Skies clear out through the afternoon with a high near 74°F.
Best Window To Be Outside
Late morning through mid-afternoon is your sweet spot, once the morning clouds burn off and before winds get gustiest. Green Lake, Alki Beach, and Discovery Park should all be pleasant for a walk or run. If you’re out on Puget Sound or Lake Union, expect some chop from that southerly breeze — check conditions before you launch.
Wind Watch
Today’s breezy south-southwest winds (8-12 mph) ease back to a light 2-7 mph out of the north-northwest tonight as temperatures dip to 57°F. If you’ve got patio furniture, garden flags, or anything loose on the deck, today’s a good day for a garden flag pole heavy duty enough to handle the gusts, plus outdoor furniture covers to keep cushions in place.
Game Day, Concerts & What To Wear
The Seattle Storm host the Indiana Fever tonight at Climate Pledge Arena — indoors, so wind and clouds won’t matter, but you may want official team gear on Fanatics before tip-off, and Get tickets on SeatGeek if you’re still shopping for seats. Looking ahead, the Seattle Mariners take on the Minnesota Twins Friday as the warmest day of the week arrives — highs in the low-to-mid 80s under an amplifying ridge, per the National Weather Service. Also on the calendar: Megan Moroney’s Cloud 9 Tour hits Climate Pledge Arena August 2 — grab a Megan Moroney t-shirt if you’re headed in. With sun sticking around midweek, it’s also a solid stretch for fishing trips on the Sound — worth grabbing the $5 UPF 50+ Sun Hoodie deal before you head out.
Dinner Tonight
With winds easing to a calm 2-7 mph by evening and no rain in the forecast, tonight’s a good night to fire up the portable propane grill on the patio. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door — Amazon Fresh groceries makes it easy to stock up on burgers, veggies, or whatever you’re throwing on the grate.
Next Few Days
Wednesday brings a transitional day — morning clouds, afternoon sun, high near 75°F. Thursday warms further into the mid-to-upper 70s with Minor HeatRisk, and Friday looks like the warmest day of the week with highs reaching the low-to-mid 80s, according to the National Weather Service. Cooler, cloudier conditions are expected to return by the weekend.
