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Portland's high of 96 degrees Saturday was not only the first 90 degree day of 2011, but also a record high for the date.  The old record was 95 degrees, back in 1986.   Here is the list of the latest in a year to reach 90 degrees for the first time: 1.  1954 - no 90s all year. 2.  1957 - Sept. 1...

It is possible today will kick-off our longest stretch of 80 degree temperatures this summer.  One forecast chart shows the warmest temperatures of summer arriving this weekend.  To date, the warmest temperature at PDX this summer has been 87 degrees.  As I am sure you know, Portland has not yet r...

While many think this summer is perfect, others would like a little heat.  To date, Portland has not reached 90 degrees. In fact, July became the 1st since 1993 not to do so.  As of today, August 3rd, the warmest temperature at PDX has been 87 degrees.   1993 did not reach 90 degrees until August...

Then National Climate Prediction Center reports some forecast models are developing a weak La Nina this fall and into the winter months.  Historically, strong La Nina's, like last winter's are followed by a weak La Nina.  Last winter's strong La Nina has produced the wettest water year for Portland...

July 2011 at PDX goes into the record book as a little cool and a little wet.   ________________________ Average high:  76.9 degrees / below normal by 2.4 degrees Average low:  56.5 degrees / below normal by  0.4 degrees Mean temperature: 66.7 degrees / below normal by 1.4 degrees Total rainfal...

Vancouver, Washington  (Friday, July 29th 2011) 9:05am PT -- "The Portland International Airport will close out the month of July without a single 90 degree high temperature. This is the first such occurrence in the month of July in nearly 20 years. One has to go back to July of 1993 in order to fi...

Record rain at PDX of .67" through 7:00 pm.  The old record was .64" in 1993 Downtown Portland set a record with .82" of rainfall.   (old .53" 1974) Hillsboro ties record with .53".  (record 1993) ____________________________________________________ Portland has now received . 90" for the month...

At the half way point of July, here is a status check for the Rose City.   So far, 8 pretty nice days with sunshine and warm afternoon highs 75 - 80 or better.   So far, 8 cool days with lots of clouds and highs closer to 70 degrees.  We have had 3 days report measurable rainfall.  The average for...

So far this summer, the warmest day of the year for the Rose City was July 6th when Portland hit 87 degrees.  In fact, Portland has only hit 80 or better 6 days.  The average 1st 90 degree day is June 30th.  Last year the 1st 90 degree temperature came on July 7th when PDX topped at 95 degrees.  The...

Assuming PDX does not reach 80 degrees through June 30th, we will tie the record for fewest number of 80 degree days through the month of June.  1964 and 1980 hit 80 or better only two days, which is the current record.  We are certain to add 2011 to the list!  The average number of 80 degrees days...