Following the coolest 4th of July in PDX in years, summer heat is building

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- As high pressure continues to build across the Pacific Northwest while we head into early next week, toasty afternoons are set to make their return.

But many folks enjoyed a cooler-than-normal Fourth of July in Portland this year as the daytime high maxed out at 71 degrees on Friday. There hasn't been a high temp on the 4th of July in the low-70s since 2016 when we only got up to 70 degrees.

Since then we had back-to-back years of 90-degree days on the 4th in Portland.

Not only was it cooler on Friday, but it we saw mostly cloudy skies, which has been a rare occasion lately around Portland.

Now after enjoying more sunshine on Saturday, those sunny conditions are here to stay around the greater Portland-Vancouver area.

Sunday's temperatures return to the mid-80s for a daytime high in the city. There's also no rain in sight when looking at the long-term forecast. So enjoy this typical summer weather pattern for the remainder of our weekend.

Along the Oregon Coast on Sunday, folks will see plenty of sunshine, but it could be breezy at times with gusts up to 25 mph out of the northwest.

On Monday and Tuesday, we're calling for daytime highs to reach the low-90s around the metro area. So, stay hydrated and grab the SPF as that summer heat continues to build around the PNW.

Stay with the KOIN 6 Weather Team for the latest on the forecast across the Pacific Northwest.