Everett forecast updated tonight and everything is COLDER than the forecast this morning. So it looks like we are trending cooler now.

Looks like at least a chance of rain here the next few days, with Saturday into Sunday being the best chance. On the other hand it doesn't look like a lot. So it'll probably mostly just end up hot and humid. Oh well, this time of year sucks no matter what, but within 2 months we will already be on the downhill towards fall and winter.

BTW, the Ainslie Creek Bridge has a maintenance catwalk below that is not locked off from public access. Fun times!

Ainslie, and so far, so good. The fires started near Boston Bar and North Bend, but wind has been pushing them further away. Firefighters are focussing their efforts on building firebreaks between the burn areas and the towns. The burn areas themselves will probably serve as fire breaks between the flame front and the towns should the wind shift. Plus, there are burn scars in the directions the fires are currently headed, meaning I expect the fires to decrease in intensity when they reach those areas. So overall, I am cautiously optimistic.

Limited east of 405 on Friday... but earlier clearing on Saturday as the low clouds quickly retreat to the northwest. Totally sunny on Sunday.