We have entered a pleasant early-fall pattern, with a couple of days in the 80s and a couple of days in the 70s, and then back and forth once again. Sounds good to me.
It remains dry, with no rain of any significance for at least a week or longer.
Yes, we still have the storm track racing through British Columbia, and occasionally, a weak portion dips southward to give us some morning clouds and cooler temperatures. Then it oscillates northward, and we enjoy sunny skies and the thermometer inches into the 80s, but nothing excessive.
Today will be the warmest day this weekend, with highs in the mid-80s. Temperatures will reach the lower 80s on Sunday.
Monday through Wednesday, the temperatures will dip into the 70s, with occasional clouds and drizzle along the coast. Measurable rain or drizzle locally will be slight, if anything at all.
One thing I’m sure you have noticed is the cooler overnight temperatures. Best sleeping weather in months. Early Friday morning, I let the dog out, and it was most noticeable. My pup didn’t linger outside but ran quickly back into the warm house.
Even with sunny skies, one can feel the change in the seasons. I took a walk Thursday evening at Felida Park, and it sure felt like autumn was on board. I wore my lightweight hoodie and was very comfortable. My little Yorkie looked at me and told me she wanted her sweater. The dog days are over, I remarked back to her.
Our normal high is 78 degrees and low 54 degrees. The past three mornings here in Vancouver, it dipped to 49 degrees, but once again it was up to 10 degrees cooler in the outlying areas.
Our average temperature so far this month is 66.8 degrees, which is right at a normal level climate-wise.
As we approach mid-September and beyond, it gets tougher to reach into the 90s, unless we get a boost of offshore winds down the Columbia River Gorge. Hardly a September goes by when we don’t get a bout of easterly winds and warmer temperatures. At this point in time, I’m not seeing that happening.
As usual, we’ll keep the old Weather Eye out for you and give you an update in Tuesday’s column.
Enjoy the weekend.
