Yesterday, the area suffered thunderstorms due to unstable air triggered by an approaching high-level low-pressure system. And this morning, a line of thunder passed, associated with the same low offshore.
Importantly, most thunderstorms in our area occur over terrain, something suggested by Thursday’s map of lightning bolts (shown below). You can see a north-south stream of lightning in the Cascades and a series of flashes associated with the Blue Mountains in northeastern Oregon.
But why are the mountains such a favorite spot for big boomers?
I explain in the podcast (which you can access below or through your favorite podcast service).
My podcast starts with the forecast….and assumes it’s on the soggy side. The first week of June will be so wet that it will be drenched by the normal rain that falls on the ENTIRE of a typical month of June. Next week’s totals are surprising (see below), with rainfall set to be impressive for November. Three to five inches west of many of our mountainous areas. Heavy rain east of the Cascades!
To listen to my podcast, use the link below or access it through your favorite podcast service.
