Ukrainians have marked International Women's Day using flowers to show solidarity with women during war. It came as the country continued to sustain heavy aerial attacks from Russia.

There is a weak atmospheric river in the forecast bringing more steady rainfall to the area by this afternoon and into this evening.

Persistent showers and cool temperatures will hang on for at least the next seven days in the greater Seattle area.

Light rain and mountain snow will affect the evening commute, with showers spreading across Puget Sound and breezy conditions due to a cold front. Wednesday and Thursday will see intermittent heavy showers and low snow levels,