Soil Temperatures

Spring start on Thursday; at 8:50 a.m. Pacific to be specific. But winter did not leave without making it’s departure known. Marilyn Lohmann, meteorologist with the National Weather Servcie says a strong low pressure styemt dove into the Northwest last week, ushering in unseasonably cold temperatures. Loh ...

Odd.   That’s how meteorologist Marilyn Lohmann describes our spring weather, with the state of Oregon receiving an ample amount of rain, and Washington, becoming dangerously dry.   “We did have some beneficial rain over the last few days, but looking over the past 30, 60, 90 days it’s quite dry, especially across northern and central Washington.  A little better down alon...

The Inland Northwest has enjoyed a nearly perfect spring week, with temperatures very warm, and winds very light.  And it looks like those conditions are going to continue for the foreseeable future.  Marilyn Lohmann with the National Weather Service said the Northwest is protected under a ridge of high pressure, leading to very warm temperatures, anywhere from 3-5 degrees above average.  And she.

Conditions continue to warm up and dry out across the Inland Northwest as we transition into May.  Marilyn Lohmann, meteorologist with the National Weather Service said the dry warm conditions will continue into the first week of the new month, with air temperatures slowly warming as we near the weekend.  ...

Much of the Northwest has enjoyed great growing weather, and it looks like that pattern will continue as we prepare to move into May.  Marilyn Lohmann with the National Weather Service said the lack of warnings and watches has led to very quiet conditions across the region.  ...

After an intense wrap up to winter, spring is starting off very gently across the Inland Northwest.  Marilyn Lohmann with the National Weather Service said while temperatures have been slightly above average for this time of year, it feel a lot warmer than that because it was so cold to start the month of March.  ...

Wednesday is the first day of spring, which is a welcomed sign for the Northwest Ag community.  After several weeks of above average snow, and below normal temperatures, many growers are behind to start the season.  Marilyn Lohmann with the National Weather Service said one of the reasons temperatures have been so unseasonably cool; the snow on the ground.   “...

After days of stagnate air movements, many across the Northwest are looking forward to systems rolling in, moving this dust and in some cases smoke out of the area.  Marilyn Lohmann with the National Weather Service said the High Pressure that’s been camped over the region for the past couple of days is starting to break down which will allow the weather pattern to become more active.   “... Read

After a warm May, the Northwest was embarrassing for a hot couple of months.  But, temperatures over the past two weeks have been normal, if not below normal.  A notable change from May.  Marilyn Lohmann with the National Weather Service said this cooler weather is starting to impact the ag community.   “We d...

After an abnormally warm May, things have felt down right cool across the Inland Northwest.  But according to Marilyn Lohmann with the National Weather Service, temperatures are just closer to normal for this time of year.  The recent weather pattern has impacted area soils, with soil temperatures still very warm.   “...