Our pleasant weather continues as high pressure holds over the region. Marine air continues to filter inland, keeping morning clouds and cool breezes upon us. Clouds lingered Monday, deflating the afternoon highs down into the 70s.
A repeat today and Wednesday with morning clouds and pleasant afternoon temperatures. We should see a return of 80-degree weather later this week. A few days ago we had different computer models showing various scenarios for the weekend. It appears we will now edge toward warmer high temperatures by Saturday as we could get some east winds through the Gorge.
Maybe 90 degrees or so? I see some Portland TV stations placing that number on their extended forecast. It is possible but personally, as of Monday afternoon looking at the weather charts, I would just say 80s and wait until further down the road for the hot stuff. If it did occur it would only be a one-day event. In the eastern sections of Oregon and Washington I would expect a few highs topping the century mark.
The middle of the country continues to swelter with highs over 100 degrees and that won’t change any time soon. The center of the intense heat will be moving westward briefly and that is what will give us a chance of that elusive 90-degree temperature reading. Place your bets!
