The forecast is fairly easy today as we expect some showers and a chance of thunderstorms through tonight and Friday. The weekend looks nice, with highs in the 60s. Picture perfect for almost any outdoor fall events.
I expect fair weather to hold on Monday, as well, but another cooler and showery period by Tuesday. And a little more snow in the mountains.
Looking back to the cold weather last weekend, Spokane had 1.9 inches of snow on Sept. 28; the previous record was 1.4 inches in 1926. The 1.9 inches is the most in September since records began in 1881.
Of course, many locations around the Northwest broke low-temperature records for the daily highs, including Vancouver. While Vancouver had a low of 34 degrees Tuesday, many locations out in the county, such as Battle Ground and Yacolt, slipped below freezing in the 20s, with lots of frost. Did I say frost on the pumpkin? In October we transition rather quickly, with lowering high temperatures. Our average high on Oct. 1 is 70 degrees and by Halloween the average is 57 degrees.
