The only thing new in the weather department is that the weekend will definitely see more clouds and less clearing, and maybe some drizzle or, heaven forbid, a few rain showers. The last measurable rainfall as of Wednesday afternoon was July 2. So after a rather wet and dismal spring and early summer, we have enjoyed a good dry spell, albeit not all that hot.
On Friday, the Clark County Fair should open under fair skies, with our typical morning clouds and afternoon sunshine with highs in the 70s. Perfect weather, I would say, for an outing, plus free pancakes in the morning. Hey, not too bad.
The weekend could dampen the fairgrounds a tad, but nothing like the downpours we had last year. And for the rest of the run, it will be back to morning clouds and afternoon sunshine with highs 75 to 80, plus or minus, again depending on how soon the clouds clear.
I am hoping that any rainfall that accompanies the weak weather system dropping down over our area remains to the north. I would assume that the Puget Sound region will get measurable rain and surely enough to settle the dust there. Locally, stay tuned to the local weather forecast, as these mid-summer lows can be tricky to forecast.
