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This all-in-one weather, USGS, and astronomy information site is dedicated to those living here in the beautiful Inland Pacific Northwest. Within this site, you'll find a variety of information from local forecast products to time-tested, reliable weather links. There are learning tools for kids and adults alike, and we also address public awareness on the importance of storm safety, which features tips for surviving severe weather conditions.

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~Summer Around the Pacific Northwest~

⚠️  FLOOD, and FLASH FLOOD WATCHES will remain in effect through much of Sunday for our forecast area due to the potential of localized heavy rain * Click here for all the latest storm information.......

Exclusive Inland NW Summary Issued: Saturday, September 12, 2026 @ 10:15pm

WRITTEN BY: Climatologist Bob Lutz

(Summaries are issued as needed and will be updated more frequently during times of active weather)


SHORT-TERM FORECAST 

The well-advised storm continues to make headway into the Northwest. Sunday is expected to be cool, breezy, and rainy at times, with some embbedded showers and possible thunderstorms producing pockets of localized heavy rain. Numerous showers will continue into Sunday night, but any thunderstorm potential should be on the decrease. Some models are forecasting the chance of scattered showers on Monday, but that will all depend on how fast this latest storm moves out of the Inland Northwest.  

       

LONG-TERM FORECAST 

A return of higher pressure should bring with it drier, warmer weather around midweek, which should then continue into next weekend. In fact, temperatures are forecast to rise to above normal averages as we head toward the end of the workweek, with little chance of any measurable precipitation. This pattern would be more typical of September weather, and it may persist for several days!                  



General Short-Term  Model Agreement:  GOOD

General Long-Term Model Agreement:     GOOD


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