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1 week ago | 
applevalleynewsnow.com | Stacy Lee
The trough that brought the wind on Saturday will stick around Sunday, but the main story shifts to cooler and more comfortable conditions:Highs fall back into the 70s to low 80s, so still warm, but not nearly as hot as SaturdayWinds stay breezy in the usual spots (Cascade gaps, open terrain), but not as strong as SaturdaySkies will be mostly clear to partly cloudy — no real chance of rainA much calmer night than Saturday — lighter winds and cooler temperatures.
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1 week ago | 
applevalleynewsnow.com | Stacy Lee
The warm weather we’ve been seeing today continues into the evening, thanks to a strong ridge of high pressure sitting over the Pacific Northwest. Skies will be mostly clear overnight, and lows will only dip into the 50s and 60s, so it’ll be a pretty warm night for late May — more like mid-summer than spring. Heads up — Saturday will be an impactful weather day. ☀️ The Heat:That ridge of high pressure is shifting east, but not before delivering one more hot day across the region.
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1 week ago | 
applevalleynewsnow.com | Stacy Lee
As that upper-level wave pushes off to the east tonight, a ridge of high pressure starts building in from the Pacific. That means clearing skies and calming winds overnight. Lows: Cooling into the mid 50s to low 60sA good night to open the windows and give your A/C a break. That ridge will be fully in place by Friday, and it’s bringing some heat with it. Expect a warm and mostly sunny day, with just a light breeze to keep things comfortable.
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1 week ago | 
applevalleynewsnow.com | Stacy Lee
A weak system is pushing in from the Pacific, and with it comes some instability—both near the ground this afternoon and higher up overnight. That means we’ve got a slight chance (15–24%) of isolated, high-based thunderstorms or light showers, especially along a north-south line stretching from central Oregon through south-central Washington. If you’re east of that, like in the Columbia Basin or near the Blue Mountain foothills, the odds are lower—about 5–15%, mainly overnight.
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1 week ago | 
applevalleynewsnow.com | Stacy Lee
Hot Days Ahead, Breezy Changes Coming: Your Forecast Through TuesdayThe Pacific Northwest is in for a stretch of summer heat and occasional gusty winds over the next several days, with only minimal chances for showers or storms. A strong ridge of high pressure will keep the region sunny and dry through Wednesday, with temperatures climbing well above normal. Highs will reach the low to mid 90s—roughly 15 to 20 degrees above average for late May.
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1 week ago | 
applevalleynewsnow.com | Stacy Lee
After a few lingering showers this evening in the Washington Cascades and far eastern Wallowa County, dry and warmer weather is taking over as a strong ridge of high pressure builds over the region. Tuesday brings mostly sunny skies and a noticeable warm-up, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s — about 5–10° above average. Wednesday will be the hottest day of the week, with highs reaching the upper 80s to low 90s. Many areas, including the Tri-Cities, could see their first 90° day of the year.
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2 weeks ago | 
applevalleynewsnow.com | Stacy Lee
Sunday:Sunday is shaping up to be a hot one! Temperatures will peak in the upper 80s to low 90s, especially around Hanford, Benton, and western Franklin counties — where there’s a good chance (66% or better) we’ll officially hit 90°F. But by late in the day, things start to shift. Winds will pick up significantly late Sunday, especially in wind-prone spots like the eastern Columbia River Gorge and the Kittitas Valley, with gusts in the 25–35 mph range (and a 50–80% chance of that happening).
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2 weeks ago | 
applevalleynewsnow.com | Stacy Lee
Tonight (Friday Evening):Keep an eye on the skies if you're in or near the southern Blue Mountains or the Eagle Cap Wilderness — there's about a 20% chance of isolated thunderstorms in those areas. Lightning will be the main concern, but don't rule out a gusty wind or a brief heavy downpour. Storms will move slowly eastward, so if you're hiking or camping, stay weather-aware. Saturday:We're entering a warming and drying trend, and Saturday will be noticeably warmer than earlier this week.
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2 weeks ago | 
applevalleynewsnow.com | Stacy Lee
Hey there! Here's your weather rundown through next week across the region:Tonight (Thursday): Most of the earlier showers are fading away, but there’s still a chance for a few light showers around the Blues and WA Cascades. A stray lightning strike can’t be ruled out around Yakima or Ellensburg thanks to some leftover instability. Friday: A dry start for most with highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s.
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2 weeks ago | 
applevalleynewsnow.com | Stacy Lee
It’s a relatively quiet evening across the region under a westerly flow. Skies are mostly clear right now, and winds have eased quite a bit compared to earlier in the week. A few breezy spots like Ellensburg and the Blue Mountain Foothills saw gusts earlier, but overall things are calming down as a weak weather system (a shortwave) starts moving in. You might notice increasing clouds, especially across Central Oregon, where high clouds are already drifting in.
