Record dry spells in the Willamette Valley were broken up over the
weekend and early Monday, with nominal rain falling from Portland south to
Eugene. Precipitation was heavier in the northwest Coast Range, with some
coastal rain as far south as Coos Bay.
weekend and early Monday, with nominal rain falling from Portland south to
Eugene. Precipitation was heavier in the northwest Coast Range, with some
coastal rain as far south as Coos Bay.
However, no rain fell on most of southwest Oregon, where fire
conditions remain extreme or high. The 10-day forecast calls for seasonal
temperatures with lower-than-normal precipitation. Fuel moisture remains very
low, and even areas that saw rainfall will need significantly more before this
changes.
conditions remain extreme or high. The 10-day forecast calls for seasonal
temperatures with lower-than-normal precipitation. Fuel moisture remains very
low, and even areas that saw rainfall will need significantly more before this
changes.
Meteorologists expect more rain this week west of the Cascades –
chances are lower in southwest Oregon – with possible showers on the east side
as well.
chances are lower in southwest Oregon – with possible showers on the east side
as well.