Temperature trends to remain near normal, with mid to upper 60s in lower areas.

Today: W e're seeing a few showers popping up over the Ochoco-John Day Highlands and along parts of the Northern Blues and W allowas . Some areas along the east slopes of the Cascades have already gotten a little bit of rain. Temperatures will be normal for this time of year: mid to high 60s in lower areas, mid to upper 50s in the middle, and low to mid 40s up high.

Tonight, w e’ll see low temperatures in the 40s for most of the lower elevations.

Thunderstorm Possibility: The models suggest there's a chance for some pulse thunderstorms over the eastern mountains today. It's not a big chance, only around 20-30%, but keep an eye out, especially in Grant County where the chances might be a bit higher.

Weekend Outlook: As we head into the weekend, the weather pattern is shifting. A low-pressure system is moving off towards the southwest, and another trough is coming from the Gulf of Alaska. This means more westerly winds and a chance for cooler temperatures. There might even be some snow along Snoqualmie Pass by Sunday. Wind-wise, we're looking at gusts around 30 mph or more, especially through the Cascade Gaps and other exposed areas.

Temperature Trends: Temperatures should stay close to normal. Lower areas will be in the mid to upper 60s, foothills in the upper 50s to low 60s, middle elevations in the low to mid 50s, and higher elevations in the low 40s.

Keep an eye out for updates as the weekend progresses!

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