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.

Seattleites dreaming of a snowy weekend after an unseasonably dry January and weeks of sun may have to postpone dusting off those sleds, at least for now. Driving the news: Seattle is set to experience a shift in weather patterns later this week that is almost certain to bring rain,