Model forecasts for the middle of next week and beyond still show some degree of higher pressure over the Northwest, but how long it lasts is in question. When the ridge is present, expect another period of drier weather, but this time around, temperatures will be cooler and come in closer to seasonal averages. Any systems that do make it through the ridge will likely give us only light amounts of precipitation, if at all. That precipitation could come in the form of rain or snow given the cooler temperatures. Of course as is typical under high pressure this time of year, we'll also need to watch for the risk of low clouds and fog at times. More fronts are possible later in the period, bringing a renewed chance of rain and mountain snow.