Dry and warm start to the weekend, cooler conditions Sunday

We are on the western edge of an area of high pressure that is in just the correct position to usher warmer than normal air into the area.  The temperatures will be in the middle to upper 80s on Saturday as the high maintains a grip on the western United States.

If you like the warmer than normal weather pattern, Saturday is going to be your favorite day, if you prefer the cooler conditions, Sunday will be more to your liking. Both days will be dry with a pleasant breeze.

The temperatures change dramatically on Sunday as the mercury in the thermometer will only reach the upper 60s to low 70s.  A dry cold front will push through Oregon overnight into Sunday morning, cooling the area.  We will not see much in the way of rain east of the Cascades so although we will have a significant cool down, the region stays dry.

Monday looks to be similar to Sunday as high temperatures remain near 70 under mostly sunny skies. Due to the clear skies overnight, the morning lows will be in the 30s Monday and Tuesday.

Warmer weather is expected on Wednesday as we continue the variability of cool to mild conditions into the middle of the week. The only constant will be the dry nature of the skies.

Expect to see mostly sunny and dry weather next week, even though we are dealing with temperature variations and weak cold fronts. Each of the cold fronts that move through will be “moisture starved” meaning dry frontal passages. Fire danger is still a concern this weekend, so make sure to mind your campfires, cigarette butts and anything else that may start a fire.

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