STATE COLLEGE, Pa. —Â Accuweather’s Global Weather Center says that says that a while a weather pattern change is imminent, it might not be good news for all.
An offshore system predicted to come ashore later today (Thurs) will spread showers across Washington and Oregon tomorrow.
But AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brian Thomspon said spotty thunderstorms cannot be ruled out with this system, so lightning may spark new fires.
He says winds from the Pacific Ocean should also help to disperse smoke away from the coast.
The air quality forecast for Bellingham is now showing unhealthy for sensitive groups today and tomorrow, improving to just moderate air pollution for the weekend. .
Governor Inslee says the prolonged smoke is the worst in recent years.
The fire toll across the west coast now totals 4.7 million acres charred with 35 people dead.