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Weather Eye: Hold on, dry weather nears

First two weeks of May forecast to be warm, sunny

By Patrick Timm
Published: April 27, 2017, 6:00am

In the darkest of times the old saying, “There is light at the end of the tunnel,” may surface. I elect to use that phrase to start things off today. Yes, we have had one of our wettest water years so far, more clouds than sun and other crazy bouts of whatever nature can throw at us.

We strive to get through with still a few showers about today before high pressure and drier weather moves inland. Friday should be dry with clouds slowly clearing during the day. Saturday will be a fair day but maybe not quite as nice as thought earlier. A weak weather system slides by to our north late Saturday and Sunday, bringing increasing high clouds and perhaps a few light showers overnight.

The light we see through the dark tunnel will be the first two weeks of May. An extended period of basically warm and dry weather should begin next week. Although we may encounter some rain it would be light and more dry days than wet days. Bright enough for you?

My confidence is increasing that we may see a pattern change. About time, I say! We will keep a good weather eye for you and update you Sunday just how bright the light at end of the tunnel will be. Fingers crossed.

As far as our seasonal rainfall, we would be just fine if it didn’t rain at all from now to the end of September. Since the water year began Oct. 1, Vancouver has tallied 45.64 inches of rain as of Wednesday afternoon, more than 14 inches above average. The same goes for Seattle, which has had its wettest October to present as well. Vancouver has a few more raindrops in the bucket than our friends in the Emerald City, 45.64 inches to 44.76 inches. Who really wants to own those bragging rights?

Ending on the bright note, we could see highs of 70 to 80 degrees as soon as next week or the week after. It’s coming folks, it’s coming. Darn, I’m out on the limb again.


Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Reach him at http://patricktimm.com

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