Comfort Zone

Models suggest that we are at the front end of an extended period of fairly pleasant conditions.  Admittedly, for some folks, there may be too many ‘morning marine cloud’ days, but overall, the afternoon high temps look to be comfortable for outdoor activities.  Will that last into early August?  Let’s take a peek.  Sip on.

The cool air mass that swept over the PNW this past weekend will slowly departing, leaving behind a ‘fair weather pattern’ for a couple of weeks.

• This week, July 21-25: turning a bit warmer each day, with temps in the pleasant 75-84 degree range, overall.  Fri the 25th will present slightly cooler temps brought on by an increasing onshore flow.  Breezy afternoons.
• This weekend July 26,27: A tad cooler than normal, yet pleasant.  Morn’n clouds may go with your Mug start-up.
• Week of July 28-Aug 1: Looking to remain on the cooler side of Summer; dry & windy afternoons, esp along the coast. 
• 1st weekend of Aug 2025: This portion of the forecast gets dicey.  Meaning, recent solutions indicate a strong ‘fall-like pattern’ of clouds & moderate rain; other runs suggest continued mild conditions & dry.  
• A major aspect of a fall-like pattern on the charts is the Pacific Summer High pressure dome shifting farther to the NW corner of the Gulf of Alaska.  We’ll hold off on pegging such a forecast until another series of model solutions arrive.
• Week of Aug 4-8: Actual outcome depends on the position of that Pacific High - wx could continue damp or remain in the summer mode, per normal.  Rinse your Mug and get it handy.

It’s that time of year again —> to keep our ears alert for the ’Song of Summer' - when crickets begin to chirp their song.  Sure, there are some crickets, here & there, chirping in various locations, but it is during the late July-to-Aug 13 period, that the true chorus of chirping gets underway.  A great time to have young ones pay attention this detail of the PNW.