Seattle weather: Sunshine returns this weekend

Dry and sunny weather will resume Friday through the weekend as a ridge of high pressure builds over the Pacific Northwest.

Morning clouds and afternoon sunshine will be the weather story Friday, with high temperatures back in the mid 40s.

A map showing the high temperatures expected Friday in Western Washington.

Western Washington will see decreasing clouds Friday. (FOX 13 Seattle)

This weekend, we could see some patchy morning fog, but most of western Washington will start the days off clear and cold with lots of sunshine throughout.

When will it rain again in Seattle?

What's next:

Beautiful sunny weather will continue through Tuesday, with more clouds in the forecast for Thursday.

The next chance for widespread rain arrives Thursday with snow expected on the mountain passes as well.

The 7 day forecast for the greater Seattle area.

Dry weather continues in Seattle, with the next round of widespread rain arriving on Thursday. (FOX 13 Seattle)

When will Seattle see a 5 p.m. sunset?

Big picture view:

Sunday will be our first 5 p.m. sunset of the year. We will continue to gain daylight through mid-June.

A graphic showing the sunset times in Seattle.

(FOX 13 Seattle)

The Source: Information for this story comes from weather models analyzed by FOX 13 Seattle Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan.

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