~Summer Around the Pacific Northwest~
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Exclusive Inland NW Summary Issued: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 @ 8:00am
WRITTEN BY: Climatologist Bob Lutz
(Summaries are issued as needed and will be updated more frequently during times of active weather)
SHORT-TERM FORECAST
Temperatures will begin to warm throughout the rest of the workweek and into the early portion of the upcoming weekend and winds should be on the lighter side through Friday. While some occasional cloud cover is possible in places, don't expect to see any precipitation as the pattern remains extremely dry. Localized areas of smoke and haze will continue as well.
LONG-TERM FORECAST
The northern periphery of the desert SW ridge will vary in strength beginning this weekend, and it's possible that stronger winds will arrive on Saturday as some cooler air moves overhead once again. At this time, it appears August will start similar to how July will end, and that is extremely dry! As of this summary, I still don't see any relief in sight from the extreme drought plaguing much of the forecast area.
General Short-Term Model Agreement: EXCELLENT
General Long-Term Model Agreement: EXCELLENT
