Forecast March 4th and 5th

 Tuesday, March 4th

In the afternoon, low pressure will move ashore…

North Puget sound:
  • Highs in the upper 40’s
  • Lows around 40
  • A front will move through bringing rain from about 10AM to noon, with showers following that event
  • Gusts 20-30 MPH
South Puget sound:
  • Highs in the upper 40’s
  • Lows in the upper 30’s
  • Front will bring rain from about 9 AM to around 2 PM, with showers following
  • Gusts 10-25 MPH
North Willamette Valley:
  • Highs around 50
  • Lows in the mid to upper 30’s
  • Weak front with rain from about 8 AM to 1 PM, with showers following that
  • Gusts around 20 MPH
South Willamette Valley: 
  • Highs in the upper 40’s
  • Lows in the low 40’s
  • A weak front will bring rain from 7-11 AM, with showers following after
  • Gusts 10-20 MPH

Wednesday, March 5

Low pressure hangs around the PNW…

North Puget Sound:
  • Highs in the upper 40’s to low 50’s
  • Lows in the low 40’s by the sound, dropping to the low 30’s as you go inland 
  • Possibly some light showers in the early afternoon hours
  • Little to no wind
South Puget Sound:
  • Highs in the low 50’s
  • Lows in the upper 30’s
  • Little to no precipitation
  • Gusts in the teens
North Willamette Valley:
  • Highs in the mid 50’s
  • Lows in the low-mid 30’s
  • Showers rolling in in the evening-overnight hours, outside chance of a lightning strike or two
  • Gusts in the teens
South Willamette Valley
  • Highs in the low 50’s
  • Lows in the mid 30’s
  • Showers starting in the afternoon and carrying into the overnight hours, outside chance of a lightning strike
  • Gusts in the teens

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