By Rod Hill on 2012-05-21
Portland's dry May streak of 14 days with no trace of rain, missed the record for consecutive dry days by one! The May PDX record is 15 straight days with no rain, back in 1995. As you know, much of this coming week will see measurable rainfall. A return to drier, more pleasant weather is expected next week and into the 1st of June.
The updated outlook through the month of August:
1. The northwest is in the bulls-eye of below normal rainfall for June and to a lesser degree, July & August. Realize that a below normal rain forecast for summer, means we might not see much of anything! July is a month that can see zero precipitation.
2. Temperatures are expected to be slightly below normal for June, which could be a sign of numerous cloudy mornings. The temperature outlook for July & August shows no confidence, meaning an equal chance of below, normal or above.
With dry weather expected this summer, I will be watching for any sign of possible record heat. At this time, there is no reason to believe we will get crazy hot. Stay tuned.
WILDFIRE SEASON MAY BEGIN IN JUNE