Sunny and warm again today, rain expected this weekend

Bend, Ore (KTVZ) - Today will be another warm day with a few clouds riding in over the ridge. The mercury will top out in the low to middle 80s, not far from the mid-70s which is the average high for mid-September. The warmer pattern will be coming to a close today as cooler air arrives from the north.

Friday will be the day of transition as we move from the summer-like feel to a more autumn-like pattern. The highs on Friday will only reach the mid-70s under partly to mostly cloudy skies. The day should start out partly cloudy, but increasing cloud cover will define the late day time frame. The lack of solar energy will keep us from getting into the 80s, so we should see normal afternoon highs.

The timing of the rain on Saturday is now expected to arrive in the mid-morning time frame and will be generally on the light side. Some locations along the coast, not Central Oregon, may hear the rumble of thunder, but the chance for lightning in our region is very low.  Still need to be careful if you are out in the rain as it only takes one strike to cause significant damage.

Rain will be off and on as well as beneficial for our agricultural needs. Soaking light rain will once again cross most of the area, putting a check on the smoldering wildfires in the region.

The rain will be a one and done this weekend as only Saturday will see “wetting rain” in the region. There may be a lingering shower early Sunday morning, but not much will be left by noon. The rain on Sunday morning is expected to be light, if at all.  Highs on Saturday will be in the upper 60s followed by the low 60s on Sunday.

Monday will be partly cloudy and cool with highs in the upper 60s while Tuesday will see highs in the low 70s. Warming up to the upper 70s or possibly the low 80s by next Thursday.

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