Forecast March 7th and 8th

 Friday, March 7th

A ridge of high pressure moves into the region…

North Puget Sound: 
  • Highs around 50
  • Lows in the mid 40’s
  • No precipitation throughout the day, however, may start in the late evening to nighttime hours
  • Gusts 10-20 MPH
South Puget Sound
  • Highs in the low 50’s
  • Lows in the upper 30’s
  • Possibly a shower or two after 8PM, not too much rain
  • Gusts in the low teens
North Willamette Valley:
  • Highs in the mid 50’s
  • Lows in the mid to upper 30’s
  • No precipitation 
  • Very slight breeze, nothing more
South Willamette Valley 
  • Highs in the mid 50’s
  • Lows in the mid 30’s
  • No precipitation 
  • Very slight breeze

Saturday, March 8th

High pressure begins to move out of the region, and spotty rains return for some…

North Puget Sound: 
  • Highs in the low 50’s
  • Lows in the mid 40’s
  • Precipitation in the early morning hours ending by around 8 AM and then rain potential will resume in the afternoon hours
  • Gusts ranging from 10-40 MPH 
South Puget Sound
  • Highs in the mid 50’s
  • Lows around 50
  • Off and on precipitation will start around 6 AM (mainly Olympia northward), and end by about 2 PM
  • Gusts mainly in the 20’s, with an occasional gust up to 30 MPH possible 
North Willamette Valley
  • Highs ranging from 56-60 degrees
  • Lows around 40 
  • No precipitation likely
  • Gusts around 20 MPH
South Willamette Valley
  • Highs around 60 degrees
  • Lows in the upper 30’s
  • No precipitation 
  • Gusts in the teens

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