Rain, possible thunderstorms could dampen New Year’s Eve in Seattle
Dec 30, 2019, 11:51 AM
This is what it would have looked like had there been a fireworks show at midnight. (MyNorthwest file photo)
(MyNorthwest file photo)
With the decade coming to an end Tuesday, Seattle revelers may have to pack their umbrellas and raincoats for any outdoor plans on New Year’s Eve.
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“Things could get very wet tomorrow,” warned KIRO 7 meteorologist Nick Allard.
The National Weather Service expects rain Tuesday beginning around 7 a.m., and persisting through the afternoon and evening. Right around the time we’ll all be celebrating the start of 2020, a “slight chance of thunderstorms” will enter into the equation.
Wind and scattered showers are the more likely scenario between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.
Welllll it will be a wet and windy end to the 2019 and start to 2020! Have plans to celebrate #NYE2020? Here's our latest forecast timed out for you. We'll be posting more storm details throughout the day today so stay tuned! #wawx pic.twitter.com/xHyZrcjmjW
— NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) December 30, 2019
This will continue as the calendar turns to the new year, with the possibility of over an inch rain in Seattle between Wednesday and Thursday, as well as heavy mountain snow.
“Pardon the pun, but it sure looks like the 20s are going to come in roaring,” said Seattle Weather Blog’s Justin Shaw.
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If you’re looking to stay dry and avoid driving on New Year’s Eve, King County Metro will be offering free bus rides from 7 p.m. Tuesday through 4 a.m. Wednesday. Extra buses will also be on duty around Seattle Center for crowds at the Space Needle’s traditional midnight fireworks show.
