~Summer Around the Pacific Northwest~
RED FLAG WARNINGS have been extended through early Sunday for parts of our forecast area * Click here for all the latest information.......
Exclusive Inland NW Summary Issued: Saturday, August 22, 2026 @ 9:00pm
WRITTEN BY: Climatologist Bob Lutz
(Summaries are issued as needed and will be updated more frequently during times of active weather)
SHORT-TERM FORECAST
Expect any overnight scattered showers and thunderstorms to linger into Sunday morning over the northern and eastern zones. Otherwise, breezy to locally windy conditions along with much cooler temperatures are on tap throughout the day on Sunday. Temperatures will then warm quickly going through the first half of the new workweek before a cooling trend arrives shortly thereafter.
LONG-TERM FORECAST
High pressure ridges over the eastern Pacific and the desert SW will continue to influence our weather, leaving us with little relief from the severe drought. Temperatures will be on somewhat of a rollercoaster ride as the ridge strength fluctuates throughout the period. This will unfortunately lead to the chance of breezy conditions at times along with more elevated wildfire concerns.
General Short-Term Model Agreement: GOOD
General Long-Term Model Agreement: GOOD
Our hearts and prayers continue to go out to all those affected by the historic Northwest wildfires this season. Please consider making a donation by clicking on the icons below. Having been a part of the Oregon Road Fire Long-Term Recovery Team, I can attest to the fact that these two organizations will keep your donation local. In addition, Innovia has a much lower overhead, which means more of your money goes to the fire victims. Each link will take you directly to the local donation page...
Exclusive Inland NW Summary Issued: Saturday, August 22, 2026 @ 9:00pm
WRITTEN BY: Climatologist Bob Lutz
(Summaries are issued as needed and will be updated more frequently during times of active weather)
SHORT-TERM FORECAST
Expect any overnight scattered showers and thunderstorms to linger into Sunday morning over the northern and eastern zones. Otherwise, breezy to locally windy conditions along with much cooler temperatures are on tap throughout the day on Sunday. Temperatures will then warm quickly going through the first half of the new workweek before a cooling trend arrives shortly thereafter.
LONG-TERM FORECAST
High pressure ridges over the eastern Pacific and the desert SW will continue to influence our weather, leaving us with little relief from the severe drought. Temperatures will be on somewhat of a rollercoaster ride as the ridge strength fluctuates throughout the period. This will unfortunately lead to the chance of breezy conditions at times along with more elevated wildfire concerns.
General Short-Term Model Agreement: GOOD
General Long-Term Model Agreement: GOOD
Our hearts and prayers continue to go out to all those affected by the historic Northwest wildfires this season. Please consider making a donation by clicking on the icons below. Having been a part of the Oregon Road Fire Long-Term Recovery Team, I can attest to the fact that these two organizations will keep your donation local. In addition, Innovia has a much lower overhead, which means more of your money goes to the fire victims. Each link will take you directly to the local donation page...
