Dry Weather Pattern Coming to an End as Storms on West Coast Build Offshore

It was nice while it lasted. The bulk of the West Coast has enjoyed a beautiful weather pattern dating back to late last week.

However, forecasters are warning that the pattern is shifting with multiple storms set to return to western portion of the country starting late Thursday.

Here is a look at this unsettled weather forecast for California and the Pacific Northwest.

Storms Coming Together in Northern Pacific on Way to the West Coast

The Northwest has been under a zone of high pressure that promoted unseasonably warm temperatures and dry conditions in recent days. Major cities such as Portland and Seattle saw the mercury soar into the 70s over the weekend, giving residents a taste of summer.