~Summer Around the Pacific Northwest~
RED FLAG WARNINGS have been issued for much of our forecast area * Click here for all the latest details.......
Exclusive Inland NW Summary Issued: Friday, August 21, 2026 @ 10:30pm
WRITTEN BY: Climatologist Bob Lutz
(Summaries are issued as needed and will be updated more frequently during times of active weather)
SHORT-TERM FORECAST
We will see areas of gusty winds and the chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms on Saturday along with slightly cooler temperatures. Not much moisture is expected with this pattern change, but instead the threat of dry lightning and gusty winds will be the bigger issue. Some isolated storms may contain brief heavy rain and small hail, but precipitation looks to be very spotty in nature. Following the storm on Sunday, expect breezy conditions along with much cooler temperatures. Temperatures will then warm quickly going through the first half of the new workweek.
LONG-TERM FORECAST
The seemingly never-ending pattern of dry, hot weather still shows no signs of significant change going through the end of the month! 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 weather.
General Short-Term Model Agreement: GOOD
General Long-Term Model Agreement: GOOD
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