From the Seattle KOMO weather blog:
"Wednesday marked the 63rd consecutive day with a high temperature of 70 degrees or warmer in Seattle, breaking the record of 62 set in 2015, which just had broke the record of 61 set in 2003."
Who can deny the climate is becoming warmer, and the weather patterns more extreme? Add that to that our new 2017 records for "wettest winter" followed by the "longest stretch without precipitation." In fact, other than a smidgen in July, it has not rained in Seattle since mid-June.
The trees are starting to drop leaves and fade color, more from drought stress than the approaching fall. Still, here it is, the end of August already. For the many Seattle hot weather haters, relief is in sight. The long, dark, wet months are just around the corner. I'm
But in the meantime, one last hurrah for summer. Surprise! This Labor Day weekend might be the hottest on record, with temperatures reaching the 90's again by early next week.
Amanda is driving over to Seattle today with the girls. She plans to visit some old friends who are in town. They are staying here for two nights, so a fun and busy holiday weekend at home for us.
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