Return to Normal Temperatures, Chance of Rain

What a nice end to the week! Highs topped out in the mid-50s on Friday, after another chilly morning, with lows of 28-36 degrees. (Friday’s low temps below).

As we move through the next few days, we will transition from sunny & chilly to our “normal” December weather pattern, with temperatures moderating to near normal. 

However, before we get our first rain of December, winds will accelerate through the gaps in the Cascades as low pressure approaches the coast and higher pressure remains inland. The strong pressure differential across the mountains is outlined in the UW forecast model.

This pressure difference will bring winds gusting 35-55 mph to areas in the foothills near gaps in the mountains (North Bend, Issaquah, Enumclaw).

In addition, we’ll have another chilly morning on Saturday, with low temperatures of 27-36 degrees. Frost, fog, and/or patchy icy spots are possible.

Saturday night and Sunday will bring a chance of rain to the area, with 0.05-0.3 inches of rain expected through early Monday. The UW forecast is below.

More rainy & breezy weather systems are expected through the next week, along with more seasonal temperatures (highs 45-50, lows 35-45).