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.

A clear, calm night around Western Washington with more chilly temperatures overnight. Many locations will see another hard freeze as lows dip into the 20s. Some patchy fog will be possible overnight and early Wednesday when there is a chance it could be freezing fog. Use caution during the morning commute.

What do you think is the number 1 question I get from family, friends, and viewers…can you guess what it is? Yup, it’s “Will it snow?”