It was a neck-and-neck race between Vancouver and Seattle with the high temperatures Wednesday. At 4 p.m., both cities had 87 degrees. When the daily highs rolled in just after 5 p.m., Vancouver aced Seattle out with 89 degrees to Seattle’s 88 degrees. Of course either city could have gone up a degree or two afterward, but noteworthy regardless.
Noteworthy because Seattle, located next to the Puget Sound, is usually much lower in its high temperatures than Vancouver. A high of 88 in Seattle is hot while we simmer just below the hot category.
The ocean beaches in contrast were in the 60s under sunny skies. I would have given anything to have been down there Wednesday, a nice brisk walk along the beach in your hoodie. A northwest wind in your face. Refreshing!
Looking ahead we remain in the 80s through Friday, then as advertised here earlier, morning clouds, afternoon sunshine and highs in the 70s — maybe 80 if we clear out early. There will be drizzle at the coast this weekend for sure and perhaps in some western valleys.
