A long dry stretch is in the forecast for the greater Seattle area as a ridge of high pressure dominates the region for the next several days.

High pressure will keep Western Washington dry and mostly above freezing through Saturday afternoon, with rain beginning on the coast and spreading inland late in the day. A stronger system arrives Sunday, bringing heavy rain to the Olympic Peninsula and continuing showers through Monday as lowland temperatures rise into the mid-50s.

Seattle's weather forecast predicts a mild week with partial sun, light winds, and consistent night-time temperatures.

High snow levels and rising river levels will continue as rounds of rain sweep into areas across western Washington through Monday.

Good news for the thousands expected to gather at Seattle Center and across western Washington for New Year's Eve celebrations: the forecast looks dry and calm.

Seattle's forecast includes overcast skies, fog, and sunny breaks, with temperatures in the upper 40s to low 50s.

The Seattle Seahawks clinched the NFC West division title and the conference's No. 1 seed with a 13-3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18. The three points San Francisco scored that night are tied for their fewest in a game under head coach Kyle Shanahan (since 2017).