Is there relief in sight from the hot and dry weather? Fortunately, more marine air filtered inland than expected and kept us from pushing into 90s for the past two days. It is forecast to be 90 or better today through Thursday.
Then there is a chance we switch to a large trough of low pressure from Alaska ushering in highs possibly below average and a chance of showers. This may begin this weekend. Perhaps we will be enjoying cooler weather for a while.
If you are heading east, the weather will be hot as usual, and the Cascades will be quite pleasant for hiking and camping but with an increased chance of thunderstorms, especially southward in Oregon.
Did you see the beautiful full sturgeon moon Sunday night? With the smoke and haze in the air, it was colorful. Also, the clear nighttime skies this week will make for good viewing for the annual Perseid Meteor Shower. Best viewing is after midnight.
