Mesoscale models show today's pattern getting stuck like a rudder over the next 24 hours until the trough axis moves through midday tomorrow. Means lots of CZ related rain continuing in the Everett area overnight, switching to the Seattle area tomorrow evening. When that switch does happen it will occur during peak daytime heating and come through like a squall line. I'd place decent bets on some thunder in North Seattle tomorrow. Could get more rain tomorrow night than we will Friday night, if luck is on our side.

KSEA managed an overperformance to 60F today. 60/50 spread is good for a -4.6F on the day, and both the high and low were below average.

My sister's MIL in DFW posted pictures of snapped trees on their property and fallen trees covering their pool. Sister and her husband plus everyone on his side are all safe but that was much more real than they are used to.

Friday night into Saturday afternoon is quickly turning into an actual cohesive rain event on today's model runs. Might get a little over a quarter inch, which is a lot better than the splitty wave of unmeasurable drizzle they were advertising just yesterday. As Tim says, might as well get what we can out of it!

Back to the PNW after a lazy return home. If you ever have the desire to chase tornados make Oklahoma City your pivotal point and home base. Most airbnbs and hotels do not have tornado shelters but they do generally have a safe spot…..lol and ouch. Enjoyed numerous storms but tornadoes all touched down around us at night so no visuals. My cousin was a bit nervous when we chased during the day time so I remained a safe distance from all the storms. Unfortunately this hampered my ability to get to the SW corner of the storm for the action. Anyhow, learned a bunch about chasing and had a great time! The culinary experience on the road was amazing as well