Cooler June weather has set in and will stick around for the next 10 days or so with lots of clouds (especially during the morning hours), and even a few days with showers.  More details below.

On the home front I’ve been working in and maintaining my garden.  I’ve got lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and of course watermelons again.  The lettuce in particular has really taken off.  Here’s what the garden looks like as of today.

As far as the weather goes, it looks like we have a slight chance for showers on Thursday, and then again from Tuesday through Friday of next week.  Not a washout by any means, but showers appear to be likely each of those days.  I will have more details concerning next week’s shower chances in a day or two, at which time I will try to give another update.

In the meantime, for visual learners (like myself), here’s the extended forecast graphic taking us through next Wednesday.  Perhaps the best part of this forecast is how the nicest weather looks to fall on Saturday.  Pretty convenient right?? 😉  Now if only that could happen next Saturday as well……..

The ingredients are coming together for some afternoon showers and thunderstorms today.  As always, the more sunbreaks we get the higher our chances go for seeing a thunderstorm, so don’t be surprised if you get caught in a downpour with very heavy rain and or small hail.

The other highlight worth pointing out is the very chilly weather this “storm” has brought to our area.  It was even cold enough for snow this morning up at Timberline Lodge.

Extended Forecast

On Saturday we dry out and warm up a little.  There’s still a very slight chance of a late day shower, but the chance is very small at this point.

Sunday we warm up into the low 80s kicking off a string of very warm/hot days.  High temps on Tuesday & Wednesday will likely reach the low 90s!

If you like cool weather than enjoy it while it lasts, because summer is on the way.

Have a great rest of your Friday!!

7 Day Forecast

Highlights

Biggest highlight are the showers Thursday and Friday which have the potential to be quite heavy, so a good soaking seems likely on at least one of those two days.

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Completely free of charge, I have a special look into the following week.  It appears Monday will kick off a stretch of several very warm days.  This has been well advertised for awhile now on those fancy weather models I look at, and I can say with a good deal of confidence that next week will feature the warmest weather we have seen this year. 

 

 

A real quick forecast this morning before I head out the door.  Basically mostly sunny and dry for at least the next 8 days.  No chances for rain or showers.

The one exception to our dry weather will be up in the Cascades and Central Oregon.  Isolated PM thunderstorms are possible each day from now through Saturday.  Something to keep in mind if you’re looking to hike or camp out that way.

Happy Wednesday!

The next 7 days

Details

Friday & Saturday:  Sorry folks, but these days look gloomy with on and off showers.  Both days will have periods of dry weather in between showers, but they won’t be all that sunny as the clouds will be stubborn to leave.

Sunday:  Mostly dry with lots of sunshine.  Slight chance for an evening shower or storm.

Monday:  A near repeat of Sunday except a little warmer and a better chance at seeing a late day thunderstorm.

Tuesday – Thursday:  Sunny, warm, & dry.  The only exception will be a few extra morning clouds Tuesday morning.

The rain today broke a 23 day dry streak we had going here in Salem which is fairly impressive for this time of year.  It’s now looking like wetter weather is here to stay for our foreseeable future.

Highlights

Wednesday & Thursday:  Cloudiest days this week with very few (if any) sunbreaks.

Friday afternoon – Saturday afternoon:  Mostly dry during this time frame.

Sunday – Tuesday:  Showers, but with a few sunbreaks mixed in.