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.

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,

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?”