It looks dry for the rest of July, with temperatures being the key wx feature to forecast, so let’s give it a ‘go’.

• This week, July 14-18: Today will be several degrees cooler than yesterday’s heat (Albany topped out at 98).  Tue ramps temps up again, as will Wed & Thu - both of which are likely to reach high 90s or even lower 100s.  Friday should moderate down a few degrees, much like today, the 14th.
• Coming weekend, July 19,20: Notably cooler, with Nature’s air conditioning (an onshore flow) tapping temps down into the typical July range.  
• Next week, July 21-25: Indications are for the first couple days of the week to be warm-to-hot week, followed by moderating temps with an onshore flow kicking up.  There could be showers over southern BC and Beliingham area late Tue night, July 22, other than that ‘maybe’ threat, no precip is expected regionally.
• July 26,27 weekend: trending dry & warm.
• Final days of the month: dry & warm.

That’s about it.  Don’t let up on watering.  

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• This weekend temps will reach upper 80s to lower 90s, possibly 95; a few degrees cooler around the Puget Sound, but still hot.  Sunday likely the hottest. WINDY afternoons.
• Next week: Mon could be a few degrees cooler than Sunday, but that will just be a short heat break.  As the week progresses, triple-digits likely Wed & Thu - quite possibly could reach 103-105 in western OR.  Offshore air flow.  Warm nights, too.  Mid-level moisture may work north along the Cascades Thu evening - thunderstorms?  FIRE issues will be elevated, for sure.  Turning a bit cooler on Friday the 18th.
• July 19,20 weekend: not quite so hot, but still temps should climb into the upper 80s in many locations with a bit of onshore flow. 
• Week of July 21-25: trending broadly in the mid-80s with Wed likely the hottest day of the week.  Cooling late week with a push on onshore flow and much cooler air.
• Weekend of July 26,27: turning warmer, with chance for 90+ temps setting up for the following week.  Too early to peg.

California temps will also be HOT, with Big Valley reaching 105-110 at times.  Shade Hunters.

Monday July 7

As expected, the long holiday weekend was delightful.  Time to head into the heart of Summer.  Our 'bullet list’ format has been popular, so we’ll continue that forecast approach for awhile.  Mug up time.

• This week, July 7-11: upper 80s to lower 90s today & tomorrow.  Cooler with some clouds & a threat for a light shower mainly over the Puget Sound north; slow warming again starting Thu - pleasant.  Friday will heat up again.
• Weekend of July 12,13: temps ramp up to match Fri, so expect temps to be in the 80s to 90s in most locations.
• Week of July 14-18: trending to be warmer than the previous weekend, with temps running in the upper 80s to mid-90s; possible triple-digit temps in portions of southern OR on Thu the 17th.  Beginning a short cooler period on Fri.
• July 19,20 weekend: onshore flow will help tap down temps.  Continued dry.
• Week of July 21-25: quite possibly the HOTTEST days of the Summer thus far.  Triple-digit possible in many west side locations. 

Bottom line: DRY pattern through at least the 26th; excluding a ‘maybe shower’ around the Sound this Wed.  Harvest Season on!

Quick update, as models have shifted the outlook for the next 2 weeks, maybe.  

• Holiday Weekend: mild temps, with warming each day; showers over eastern basins because of Low moving across SE corner of OR thru ID today only.  Sunday will turn rather warm, leading into - - -
• Week of July 7-11: HOT Mon & Tue; cooler on Wed with a Low brushing past NW WA & BC - a Puget Sound shower is possible. Temps begin to bump up again starting Thu the 10th, on into the weekend.
• July 12-13 weekend: high temps range from 80s to mid 90s probable in most locations, excluding coastal zones.  Breezy afternoons.  Sunday late a damp front may begin to push inland from the NW.  This is iffy right now, we’ll monitor.
• Week of July 14-18: indications are for a cooler week, in general, than typical July conditions; not bad for growers & small fruit harvest.  It will be mild, with warmest days mid-week.
• July 19-20 weekend: turning hot again.

Forecast changes are to be expected, so keep your Mug handy & enjoy the 4th!

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Greetings.  Lots of Patrons switching to ice coffee, ice tea, etc as Summer weather finally grabs hold of the PNW.  The hot days early this week are the prelude to very uncomfortable Summer heat coming soon.  That said, the upcoming USA holiday wx will be right up there with the best of the best.  Curious?  Mug up and read on.

• As stated, today & Tue July 1 look to be the hottest of this pre-holiday week.  90s will be common region wide; almost 90 around the Puget Sound.  A few thunderstorms may develop over the east slopes of the Oregon Cascades, as well.  Wed-Fri trends a bit cooler, but still notably warm outside.  (There is a chance a quick shot of clouds and foothill showers overnight Wed ONLY but limited to north Puget Sound.)  Pleasant overnight temps. 
• 4th of July Weekend: exceptional holiday / camping weather!!  One of the best favorable stretches of holiday wx we can hope for in the great PNW.  Everyone will enjoy.  Temps in the 80s, with a comfortable onshore flow of ‘cool’ air.  Temps during local firework presentations are looking comfortable.  Oh yeah.
• Post holiday week, July 7-11 begins the transition to HOT — and a potentially extended period of 90+ temps across the entire PNW, with triple-digit highs probable as July progresses.  
• Weekend of July 12,13: a short break from the heat is possible, with an onshore breeze picking-up to allow for a decent break from the heat.
• Week of July 14-18: temperatures ramp back up into the 90s in many locations; triple-digit highs in the eastern basins and southern OR.  Willamette Valley may hit 98-101, as well.

Bottom line: a string of 90 degree plus temps is looking more & more probable during the first half of July 2025.  Keep those irrigation pumps running; protect home landscaping, if traveling away for a Summer vacation.  NO precipitation is charting in the next 20 days or so (excluding the baby showers noted above Wed night, July 2).

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