Alaskan Cold Front Douses Oregon With Rain and Cooler Temps

A cold front from Alaska sweeps across Oregon and SW Washington, bringing overcast skies, showers and a sharp drop in temperatures (highs falling from the 80s to the 60s in many areas) through early September. Expect about 0.5–0.75 inches of rain Tuesday through Thursday, with isolated thunderstorms possible and a frost advisory for Lake and Klamath counties in Southern Oregon and Modoc County, California as early-morning lows dip into the 30s in parts east of the Cascades. Rain should improve air quality by tamping down wildfire smoke, though Brookings could receive heavier rain (2–3 inches) and northeast California may see gusty winds. While the rain will aid firefighting efforts, officials caution it may not end the fire season, and temperatures could rebound if the front shifts back later in the week.