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80 Degrees in May? UW Weather Guru Says Get Your Shades Out!
Atmospheric scientist Cliff Mass of the University of Washington says temperatures in some areas of Western Washington could reach 80 degrees by Sunday, and the region is in for a prolonged warm spell.
Jack Frost might have been nipping at the buds a bit in cooler spots on recent mornings, but UW weather guru Cliff Mass says it's time to get out the sunscreen and shades.
In his latest blog post, the atmospheric scientist and author said temperatures might well hit 80 degrees in Western Washington by Sunday - and the warm spell will be prolonged.
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“Put away your umbrella, find your sunglasses, and buy an ample supply of sunblock...you will need it, with sunny days stretch for a week and temperatures getting to 80 by this weekend,” Mass writes. “Ironically, this period of warm temperatures and sun was preceded by cool temperatures and snow down to around 1,000 feet on Monday, with nearly a foot of snow at Snoqualmie and loads of accidents in that pass. But that is all behind us now!”
The National Weather Service forecast for Edmonds pretty much backs up Mass, predicting temperatures in the low 70s by Friday and reaching 74 by Monday.
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Happy May Day!
For all of Cliff Mass' Weather Blog, click here.