Time to Cut
You’ve probably already mowed several acres today as our June rain event departs. I just wanted to give you a few details on the upcoming dry spell. But first, here’s a total rainfall map of the past 6 days. Impressive amounts in some areas (northeast Washington mountains) while other areas received only scant rainfall (Spokane and South). (The 3.99” measurement at Inchelium is likely erroneous). Our temperatures will slowly climb, reaching near 90 by Monday and staying there for all of next week. Meanwhile the dew point will gradually drop as we dry out. As such, you might notice a slow decrease in the amount of morning dew through next week. Afternoons should have a light breeze for the rest of the week, which should aid in drying hay. The forecast does look dry for the next two weeks. Not unusual for July. However, the US model has been showing a possible thunderstorm event next week, around the 6th. Here’s its forecast of the 24 hour probability ...