Pacific Northwest sees shift to wetter pattern with rain likely late week

The forecast has shifted from a mostly dry week to a wetter pattern in the Pacific Northwest, where scattered midweek showers may be followed by a stronger, moisture-rich system bringing potentially soaking rain late in the week or next weekend; totals and the storm track remain uncertain. Utah is also expected to see rain and falling snow levels, with colder weather late in the week. Southern Wisconsin is forecast to have a calmer, sunnier, warmer stretch, while South Carolina’s Midlands should remain sunny and seasonable with little chance of rain. One Oregon forecast expects mostly dry early-week weather, with only a possible sprinkle before rain may return next weekend. Mississippi remains at risk of worsening drought and fire conditions amid continued dry weather, and forecasters advise against outdoor burning.