Fall feel Wednesday with summer-like temperatures returning this weekend

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - Central Oregon could see a few lingering showers this morning, but most of Wednesday will be quiet and cool.

We’re off to a cloudy start, but some clearing is expected later today.

There is still a slight chance of an additional shower or isolated thunderstorm this evening, mainly south and southeast of Bend.

Highs will reach the 60s, with a few locations climbing into the low 70s. Winds will pick up this afternoon and continue into the evening, bringing breezy conditions across the region.

Rain chances increase Thursday, bringing on and off showers before drier weather returns Friday.

A warming trend will develop toward the end of the week. Highs will climb into the mid to upper 70s Friday under partly cloudy skies.

The final few days of summer will be sunny and warm, with temperatures returning to the low to mid-80s this weekend. Highs will remain in the low 80s Monday, the final full day of summer.

Fall officially begins Tuesday, with the autumnal equinox occurring at 5:05 p.m. local time. This is when the sun’s direct rays cross the equator and move into the Southern Hemisphere. Daylight and darkness will be nearly equal before daylight hours gradually become shorter throughout the fall.

Tuesday will be partly to mostly cloudy and cooler, with highs in the low 70s.

Soak up that final taste of summer before we officially fall into a new season!

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