~Summer Around the Pacific Northwest~
FLOOD, and FLASH FLOOD WATCHES will remain in effect through much of Sunday for our forecast area due to the potential of localized heavy rain * Click here for all the latest storm information.......
Exclusive Inland NW Summary Issued: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 @ 7:30am
WRITTEN BY: Climatologist Bob Lutz
(Summaries are issued as needed and will be updated more frequently during times of active weather)
SHORT-TERM FORECAST
Higher pressure will now bring about a warming trend, with temperatures expected to rise into the 70s, giving us some pleasant late summer-like weather. Even so, I can't totally rule out the chance of an isolated shower as weak disturbances continue to pass close to the forecast area from the south, especially early Friday.
LONG-TERM FORECAST
Dry and warm weather now looks to continue into much of the extended period! High temperatures will come in above average with little chance of any measurable precipitation. This pattern is more typical of September weather, but some changes are possible by late next week as the ridge weakens. Temperatures should begin a cooling trend, but precipitation chances at this point still look to remain low.
General Short-Term Model Agreement: GOOD
General Long-Term Model Agreement: GOOD
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