~Summer Around the Pacific Northwest~
Exclusive Inland NW Summary Issued: Thursday, September 24, 2026 @ 6:00pm
WRITTEN BY: Climatologist Bob Lutz
(Summaries are issued as needed and will be updated more frequently during times of active weather)
SHORT-TERM FORECAST
A well-advertised frontal system will arrive Friday morning, bringing with it gusty winds, showers, scattered thunderstorms, and much cooler temperatures. Breezy and cool weather will follow over the weekend, with any lingering shower activity confined to the mountains.
LONG-TERM FORECAST
Near average temperatures will close out September and continue into the first few days of October. While there may be a passing shower, most locations will remain dry as there are no organized storms expected during this period.
General Short-Term Model Agreement: GOOD
General Long-Term Model Agreement: GOOD
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