Shift to Cooler, Wetter Conditions Expected in the Pacific Northwest as Storms Approach

Takeaways:

• The Pacific Northwest is expected to experience a shift to cooler and wetter weather conditions through the end of the month.

• A series of weather systems will bring rain, with coastal areas seeing drizzle by Wednesday morning and inland areas expecting rain by Wednesday night into Thursday.

• A significant storm system will arrive by Thursday night, potentially bringing snow to the Cascade passes and leading to unsettled weather.

• Rainfall totals from Wednesday to Saturday could range from 0.50 to 1 inch in the lowlands and up to 2 inches in the mountains, with snow levels dropping to 3,000-4,000 feet at the passes by early Friday.

• Temperatures in metro areas like Portland and Seattle are likely to decrease, with a reduced chance of temperatures exceeding 60°F by Thursday.

References:

[1] Pacific Northwest Weather Shift: Cooler, Wetter Days Ahead This Week. Link

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