March to likely trend cool, wet in Seattle

Seattle weather: Sunshine and warmth on Friday

A very pleasant and mild Friday expected with highs near 60 degrees.

SEATTLE - Western Washington could be in for a cooler and wetter-than-normal March. While we’ve enjoyed spring-like temperatures the last few days, changes are on the horizon.

The Climate Prediction Center is forecasting generally cooler and wetter-than-average weather for March in Western Washington.

Relatively cool and damp weather is forecast in Seattle for the month of March.

We're predicting cooler and wetter-than-normal weather for the month of March in Seattle. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Warm weather returns to Seattle

Local perspective:

To put things in perspective, Sea-Tac’s normal highs in March range in the low to mid 50s. The chance of lowland snow drops dramatically. Mountain snow usually continues. Sea-Tac averages a little more than four inches of precipitation.

Snowy weather becomes much less likely in the month of March in Seattle.

Average highs range in the 50s for the month of March in Seattle. (FOX 13 Seattle)

For today, you can expect highs to land in the upper 50s to low 60s. Patchy fog this morning will lift for bountiful sunshine this afternoon.

Highs will be above average in Seattle on Friday afternoon.

Temperatures will land in the upper 50s to low 60s in Seattle on Friday afternoon. (FOX 13 Seattle)

What's next:

Tomorrow’s forecast will be rather similar: we’re expecting spotty fog in the morning with sunbreaks into the afternoon. The only difference on Saturday is that clouds could increase in the evening ahead of our next weather maker.

Light showers are possible on Sunday, but it definitely won’t be a washout. However, you’ll notice that it’s cooler and cloudier.

Showers make a comeback in Seattle on Sunday.

Temperatures will gradually cool in Seattle this upcoming weekend. (FOX 13 Seattle)

There’s a daily chance of wet weather going into next workweek, but there’s still a lot of uncertainty about the timing and coverage of the showers. Right now, it looks like rain will be rather isolated. Sunbreaks are still possible.

Today, there might be icy spots on the higher mountain passes if you're driving to Central Washington.