Quiet Weather Pattern Through Saturday with Passing Shower Potential in Cascades

Tonight through Saturday Night:

The weather will be mostly quiet over the next few days. A low-pressure system off the central California coast will gradually move inland by Friday, keeping northwest winds over the Pacific Northwest. As the low moves away, a ridge of high pressure will briefly build on Saturday, with a weak system approaching Saturday night.

There’s a slight chance (less than 20%) of a passing shower over the higher elevations of the Cascades late tonight or early Friday, but no significant rain is expected. Apart from that, the entire region will stay dry through Saturday night.

Winds have been breezy today, particularly in the usual windy spots like the Kittitas Valley, Simcoe Highlands, and parts of the Columbia Basin, with gusts around 30 mph. Friday will likely bring similar winds, although slightly lighter. In the Kittitas Valley, there’s a 50-70% chance of gusts over 39 mph, while other areas, like the Columbia Basin and Simcoe Highlands, have a lower chance of those stronger gusts (around 30-40%).

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