Rufus weather

Monday June 15

Dry pattern ahead makes for a simple forecast. The variation

 in temperatures will be the primary change over the next 2-3 weeks.

 Broadly, a high pressure ridge, west of the OR/WA coast will 

be the directing force of our weather for the extended period. 

This type of pattern generates a cooling northwest ocean breeze 

and helps temper any afternoon heat. The next notable heat

 event is targeted for later this month.

  Next weekend will bring another warm-up, similar to what we

 experienced yesterday, as a very weak low west of CA provides

 a slight SW flow.

 As the month of June nears its end, a thermal low is modeled to

 build up from the south, leading the region into a potential HEAT

 WAVE (temps above 90 in the shade for 3 consecutive days). 

This is possible starting Sunday June 28 and holding into the 

first day or so of July.

 Simply stated, DRY through at least July 2, both sides of the 

Cascades.

-Rufus