Cold Snap, Then a Start to the Rainy Season...

This week, expect a major cool down beginning today and lasting until Wednesday. Highs will remain in the lower to mid 50's while lows will get into the mid to upper 20's. So this will be the first big freeze of the season here in the NW so keep an eye on the roads for any black ice this week. Starting Thursday, we transition into a major pattern shift, starting our rain season finally. It will be a warm moist sotherly flow and will bring rain every other day after that. What an interesting October it has been in the weather world. Snow levels will drop today to pass levels, but not much precipitation. Take care!

Cold Snap, Then a Start to the Rainy Season...

This week, expect a major cool down beginning today and lasting until Wednesday. Highs will remain in the lower to mid 50's while lows will get into the mid to upper 20's. So this will be the first big freeze of the season here in the NW so keep an eye on the roads for any black ice this week. Starting Thursday, we transition into a major pattern shift, starting our rain season finally. It will be a warm moist sotherly flow and will bring rain every other day after that. What an interesting October it has been in the weather world. Snow levels will drop today to pass levels, but not much precipitation. Take care!

Winter Weather Awareness Week!

NOAA has their annual winter weather awareness week in late October and I find it important to get this out to everyone for they understand the facts and warning messages NOAA offers to help protect lives and property. You can view the Winter Weather Awareness page here. Our current weather as of today has been the same for awhile now... cold wet start to the week...warm sunny end to the week. No exact pattern change yet, it's going to be the same this week. I was in denial about the El Nino situation, but now it has kicked me in the stomach and showed its ugly face as our pattern reflects that.

Arctic Air to Invade the Mid West while NW stays warm

By tomorrow, Arctic air will launch its first attack of migrating cold air into the NW. Since its still pretty early, the temps will stay more mild than you'd see if this was in mid winter. It is interesting to note that the Jet Stream is in a weird pattern for this time of year. We will continue to experience dry spring like weather for the time being, by this weekend the ridge will break down and we'll see a more zonal type of pattern to the NW. Highs are expected to plummit into the upper 50's in 7 days..as it looks of now. Enjoy your last taste of warm weather, because this is it.