Above normal temperatures return today

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - The dry and sunny pattern continues as a ridge of high pressure builds into the region, bringing above normal temperatures today and Thursday.

It will feel more summer-like today, with highs ranging from the lower to upper 80s.

Expect a sunny start to Thursday, followed by increasing clouds during the evening. Highs will reach the lower to middle 80s.

Expect a sunny start Thursday, followed by increasing clouds during the evening. Highs will reach the lower to mid-80s. Westerly winds will become breezy.

An area of low pressure arriving from the Gulf of Alaska on Friday will bring cooler air. Temperatures will fall into the mid 70s Friday, then continue cooling into the mid 60s over the weekend.

Friday will be more of a setup day ahead of Saturday’s steady rain. This looks like a one-day event, with showers tapering off before mostly sunny skies return Sunday.

Highs will rebound into the lower 70s Monday and Tuesday, with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies.

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