Next System Arrives Late Friday, Then Much Warmer Temperatures

Wednesday felt more like January than April, with high temperatures (shown below) barely getting over 50 degrees.

Occasional rain and breezy conditions were present around the area on Wednesday as well. Expect an additional few hundredths of an inch of rain late Wednesday into early Thursday morning.

The next system moves in late Friday. Thursday and Friday will be partly cloudy with highs in the mid 50s. The forecast for Puyallup from Weather Underground is below.

Around 0.1-0.2 inches of rain is possible late on Friday. Notice the near to below freezing temperatures early on Sunday and Monday. Some frost is possible, so be prepared if you have plants.

Looking further ahead, significantly warmer temperatures are possible next week. Current forecasts suggest high temperatures of 65-75 degrees. The Puyallup forecast from Weather Underground shows the warmup.

The change to warmer temperatures is reflected in the NWS Climate Prediction Center’s temperature outlook for April 13th-17th.

The outlook shows a 50-60% chance of above average temperatures.

In the next few days, I’ll have updates on the warmer temperatures in the forecast.

Warmer on Tuesday, Rain Returns Wednesday

This week began with a chilly morning for April, with low temperatures 10-15 degrees below average. Area low temperatures are below.

The cold temperatures brought frost around the area, late in the season but not necessarily rare.

Looking ahead, a partly sunny day with highs in the low 60s is expected on Tuesday, before rain and cooler temperatures arrive on Wednesday. Weather systems bring rain to the area on Wednesday and Friday, with drier days between systems. (Weather Underground forecast below). 

Tuesday morning lows may drop into the mid 30s, but won’t be as cold as Monday morning due to the presence of low clouds. Notice that high temperatures take a significant drop on Wednesday, rebound a bit to the mid 50s on Thursday, then stay in the low 50s to end the week.

The Wednesday rain forecast from the UW model is below.

This forecast ends 5 AM Thursday. Expect 0.1-0.2 inches of rain for the lowlands (isolated higher amounts), with more rain on mountain slopes & the coast, and a rain shadow evident downwind of the Olympics.

Below average temperatures will continue in the Pacific Northwest, but there are signs of more consistent high temperatures of 60+ degrees by next week.

Easter Forecast: Large Temperature Drop, Chance of Showers

Saturday was the warmest day of 2021 (high temperatures below), with temperatures generally reaching 60-67 degrees around the area.

High temperatures on Easter Sunday will struggle to reach 50 degrees, a 10-15 degree drop from 24 hours before. Then, low temperatures on Sunday night/Monday morning will reach 30-35 degrees, with a late-season frost possible.

Additionally, there’s a chance of rain through midday Sunday. The UW forecast is below.

Expect light rain, totaling 0.03-0.1 inches. 

The Puyallup forecast from Weather Underground is below.

Temperatures barely reach 50 degrees on Sunday, with low temperatures near freezing by Monday morning. Sun and dry weather, with highs near 60 degrees, returns on Monday and Tuesday. Somewhat chillier weather and a rainy few days begin on Wednesday.

Happy Easter!