Hoopfest 2014

Hoopfest 2014:  How is the Weather Looking?

Weather Outlook for June 27-29, 2014

   With Hoopfest right around corner, here is a general outlook of the potential weather for the weekend of June 27-29, 2014. 

Here is a quick look at the previous five years of max temperatures and rainfall on these dates for the Felts Airfield near downtown Spokane.  This weekend has generally been pleasant with very little rainfall and warm temperatures.

		Year 28-Jun 29-Jun Rainfall 2013 89 78 0.09 2012 85 78 T 2011 86 77 0 2010 85 80 0 2009 83 83 0 Average Max 85.6 79.2

The following images are of the GFS and ECMWF 500MB Heights and 850 Temperatures in Celsius.  A quick description these can be found at the bottom of the ECMWF site.  The images are indicating a low pressure system impacting the region beginning Friday and lasting through Sunday.  The important take away from these images is the cool 850 MB temperatures over the region during the weekend.  These temperatures will be around 11°C ( 51°F).  The 925MB high temperatures for the weekend are around the Low 70’s.    

 

The following images are the GFS 12 hour forecast for rainfall on Saturday and Sunday.  The Low will bring a lot of moisture with it.  Rain showers can be expected throughout the weekend with an occasional thunderstorm.  Models are pointing to Friday having the most potential for thunderstorms and decreasing chances throughout the weekend.

                In Summary, this Hoopfest has the potential to be the wettest and coldest in the past few years.  Please plan accordingly when making your plans for this weekend.  As always, this outlook is subject to change as more information becomes available.  Keep track of the latest forecast at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/otx/.