It's always a good idea to have a sense of what the weather's up to, especially when you're planning your day or week. For those in the 98362 zip code, the coming hours and days are looking like a bit of a mixed bag, with a definite emphasis on moisture.
As of 7:08 PM PST on Sunday, February 22nd, the forecast points towards a good chance of rain in the immediate future. Looking at the hourly breakdown, we can expect temperatures hovering around 6°C (43°F) for much of the evening. Humidity is high, consistently in the high 90s, and cloud cover is thick at 100% for a good stretch. The wind will be a gentle breeze, mostly under 7 km/h, shifting from north to southwest.
Rainfall is quite probable through Sunday night and into the early hours of Monday, February 23rd. We're seeing precipitation amounts ranging from light showers to heavier rain, particularly between 2 AM and 4 AM PST, where rainfall could reach over 1.5 mm in that hour alone. The 'feels like' temperature will dip a bit, reaching as low as 3°C (37°F) during the pre-dawn hours.
As Monday progresses, the rain chances start to decrease, though scattered showers are still possible, especially in the morning. By late morning and into the afternoon, the skies are expected to become more partly cloudy, with temperatures climbing to around 8°C (46°F). The wind will pick up slightly at times, coming from the west and northwest, but generally remaining manageable.
Looking further ahead into Tuesday, February 24th, the trend shifts towards more consistently cloudy conditions, with only a very low chance of precipitation. Temperatures will remain cool, mostly in the low single digits Celsius (around 3°C or 37°F) for much of the day and night. The wind will be variable, coming from various directions, including north and northeast, with speeds generally between 4-8 km/h. Humidity will stay high, in the mid-90s, but the absence of significant rain is a notable change.
Throughout this period, the UV index is expected to remain at 0, which is typical for this time of year and under heavy cloud cover. It's worth keeping an eye on these hourly updates, as weather can be a bit of a fickle friend, but for now, it seems like packing an umbrella is a wise move for the next 24 hours or so.
