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A rare coastal storm is developing with a looping track over the Mid-Atlantic, making rainfall predictions challenging. The storm involves the interaction of two short waves in the jet stream, potentially stalling or looping for days, with rain expected from Saturday through Tuesday. Multiple weather models show a wide range of possible rainfall totals, emphasizing the uncertainty in exact impacts.
A winter storm watch has been issued for the Portland metro area from Friday to Saturday afternoon, with forecasts predicting 1-6 inches of snow. Uncertainties remain regarding the exact type of winter weather due to factors such as microscale meteorology and the movement of cold air. East winds are expected to bring cold air into the region, potentially leading to snow or ice depending on the depth of the cold air and the movement of moisture. The situation is still developing, and the Portland area is likely to experience some of the coldest temperatures of the season.
Natural gas futures surged in early trading on Monday as weather models showed hotter temperatures in the southern US by mid-June, strengthening the cooling demand outlook for the second half of the month. Lackluster cooling demand to open the month has left the market impatient for the arrival of more robust heat over key regions. However, updated forecasts as of early Monday suggested more impressive summer heat was finally on its way.
The San Francisco Bay Area will experience dry weather until Saturday night when a weak cold front and atmospheric river are expected to bring light rain. The system is forecasted to be focused over Southern California, sparing the Bay Area from heavy rainfall. Afternoon highs will drop on Sunday, and the region may experience strong winds. Dry conditions are expected to return by Wednesday night.