~Summer Around the Pacific Northwest~
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Exclusive Inland NW Summary Issued: Saturday, July 25, 2026 @ 9:30pm
WRITTEN BY: Climatologist Bob Lutz
(Summaries are issued as needed and will be updated more frequently during times of active weather)
SHORT-TERM FORECAST
Following the cold front and gusty winds on Saturday, some cooler air is on tap for Sunday and into early in the new workweek. Temperatures, at least temporarily, will be close to normal with lighter winds, but it will still be quite breezy at times during the daylight hours. Areas of smoke and haze will continue to be problematic, which could result in even cooler temperatures in places.
LONG-TERM FORECAST
The strong high-pressure ridge in the desert Southwest will likely build back into the Northwest after midweek, leading to another extended period of tinder-dry conditions! The northern periphery of the ridge will vary in strength, which will result in a fluctuation of temperatures and localized breezy conditions at times as well. Temperatures will continue to average above normal, and I still don't see any rain in sight! Stronger winds are still possible next weekend as another offshore storm spins a dry cold front inland.
General Short-Term Model Agreement: EXCELLENT
General Long-Term Model Agreement: GOOD
