Trying to reach 70 for the first time this year

By Rod Hill on 2017-04-21

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After a chilly 30 something start, much of the Willamette Valley and southwest Washington will warm to near 70 degrees this afternoon. Sunny skies and developing east winds will bring the warmth. Compared to April of 2016, we have been forced to hold our patience this spring for the arrival of warm weather. One year ago, Portland begin April with 76 degrees to start the month and saw temperatures rise to 89 degrees on the 19th. This year, 2017 has produced two 63 degrees, but nothing warmer as of this morning. This afternoon's high will be the warmest of the year to date and may reach 70. Today's record high is 82 degrees and the climate average is 62 degrees. The last time PDX touched 70 was October 8th. Enjoy today's sunshine, because showers return Saturday morning. Rod Hill (April 21, 2017)