Mother Nature is winning brownie points this weekend with Seattleites who've craved the sunshine, but for skiers and snowboarders itching for fresh powder — Mother Nature will have to work harder to get the thumbs up.

Seattle's weather forecast includes persistent rain and patchy fog, with temperatures in the mid-40s to mid-50s and potential river flooding.

After tracking the risk of minor coastal flooding in Puget Sound this morning, there could be another round of minor flooding in places tomorrow again — but as always, the flooding threat depends on the strength of incoming low pressure systems.

SEATTLE - Sunny weather will continue in western Washington through the holiday weekend. A strong ridge of high pressure will stay in place through the MLK Jr. holiday weekend, bringing chilly clear mornings and lots of daytime sunshine.

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