All signs pointed to a beautiful, sunny Monday as forecast after forecast had winds coming in from the east, which provides a drying and warming effect for the Puget Sound and areas west of the Cascade Range. I saw Alex in shorts and sunglasses anticipating for the afternoon sun routine.. nope, didn't materialize. The air temperature was a cooler than Sunday but their was a muggy feel in the air as the winds came from the south, bring warm, humid air. June will fizzle out in the tune of below normal high temperatures and at or above precipitation norms.
The bite today cloudy skies and a fifty percent chance of rain, similar to Monday but less humid and cooler for the next couple of days. Enough about June, how about July 2011.
These are preliminary outlooks dated on the 16th of June 2011. With La Nina out of the picture this summer is looking quite normal with around normal high temperatures and precipitation for the Northwest. I'll post the updated outlook when that gets in. July 1st is looking dry with morning clouds, afternoon sun and temperatures around...normal?!
Update 1:30pm
It's still a bit muggy at 71 degrees F and 68% humidity at Seatac compared 78% a few hours ago, but the wind is shifting more westerly drying the air a little, which is ironic because it is off the ocean. However the westerly winds off the Pacific is an air conditioner giving us the refreshing, cool air with less moisture content that the southerly winds which has the combination of tropical moisture and warmer air which has more water content and the mugginess. The chance of rain is practically gone, leaving us with hazy sunshine and comfortable temperatures. Enjoy the rest of your day.
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