October has been a wet and chilly month! In fact, the average temperature so far this month has been more than a degree below average. And in the rain department, chances are you already know what I'm going to say - we're above average! In fact, Portland Int'l is more than an inch above average for the month.

So what happened today and yesterday? An area of high pressure has been building into the Northwest. This system is reminiscent of a summer high - it is strong, and it is blocking any kind of Pacific storms. And with the sunshine it's been providing, our temperatures have warmed up! In fact, today is the first time temperatures broke 70 this month!

KGW's Rose City Skycam Today at 4:30pm

Don't put away the umbrellas just quite yet, though. A front will push through tomorrow, and with it, some rain. And although some sun will return by week's end, the 70s will not. Instead, highs will hover near 60. So enjoy today's warmth while it lasts!

And one more note...what about the big football game this weekend down in Eugene? Looks pretty nice! Expect a mostly sunny sky, and highs in the lower 60s. Go Ducks!

Joe

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