Thursday will be a transitional day, as a big change in the weather pattern will usher in rain, cooler temperatures, and a chance for lowland snow through next week.

Seattle has seen one of the driest Januarys on record. We're forecasting the return of precipitation to the Seattle area, and there could be a rain-snow mix through all of next week. The weather models are frequently changing,

It's not a sure thing yet, but the National Weather Service says the forecast grows "increasingly interesting" starting on Friday.