The Search for Summer Heat

As we head into the early portion of the Summer season, let’s search the models for heat-ups.  We have found some.  ☕️ Fill ‘er up, and take a look.

Bottom line for this week —> we’ll get some mid-to-high cloudiness, mild-to-warm temps, along with a chance for a small amount of precip in the Wed to Fri - period, primarily north of Portland.   However, by the weekend, temps will warm up into the 80s to lower 90s around the PNW, ushering in an extended stretch of Summer dry.

We do see a slight cool-down with increased onshore flow next Mon through Wed, June 30 - July 2.  Plenty of sunshine.  As the 4th of July approaches, the model solutions begin to vary, with some suggesting a cool Low and showers by the 4th; others point to continued warmth in the 80s to lower 90s.  For now, we’ll lean toward dry and summer warm.  

We also see a possible triple-digit heat wave developing during the week AFTER the July 4th extended weekend; especially Wed-Thu, July 9,10.  Water managers plan ahead, just in case.