Seattle Area Braces for Light Rain, Possible 'Wet Flakes'

Cooler temperatures and a weather trough could bring some mountain snow, but no significant accumulation expected.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Seattle area is expected to see a cooling weather pattern this week, with lows in the mid 30s, highs in the mid 40s, and a mix of light rain showers and potential 'wet flakes' of snow starting Sunday night. While the Cascade and Olympic mountains may see some light snow accumulation of up to an inch and a half, the lowlands around Seattle are unlikely to see any significant snowfall, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Steve Reedy.

Why it matters

Seattle residents are accustomed to the region's mild, rainy winters, so any potential for snow, even light flurries, can generate interest and concern about road conditions and potential disruptions, especially for commuters and outdoor activities.

The details

The cooler weather and chance of precipitation is being caused by a 'trough', an area of relatively low atmospheric pressure, that will move into the Seattle area on Sunday night. While the mountains may see some light snow accumulation, the lowlands around Seattle are only expected to see a mix of light rain showers and possibly some 'wet flakes' of snow, but no accumulation is expected.

  • Starting Sunday night, the Seattle area could see a mix of light rain and potential 'wet flakes' of snow.
  • The cooler weather pattern and chance of precipitation is expected to continue for the next 10 days.

The players

Steve Reedy

A National Weather Service meteorologist who provided the forecast details for the Seattle area.

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What they’re saying

“For the most part, the precipitation will probably be rain for us here in the lowlands.”

— Steve Reedy, National Weather Service meteorologist

“Nothing that we're expecting to accumulate.”

— Steve Reedy, National Weather Service meteorologist

The takeaway

While the Seattle area may see some light rain and potential 'wet flakes' of snow in the coming days, no significant accumulation is expected, highlighting the region's typically mild and rainy winter weather patterns.