Central Oregon is starting to feel more like summer as a warming trend takes over. Expect mostly sunny skies today with afternoon highs reaching the upper 70s to low 80s. A light breeze will develop later in the day.

Overnight lows will cool into the 40s under mostly clear skies. The warm and sunny pattern will continue Friday through the weekend with highs in the low to mid 80s.

The heat will continue to build early next week as high pressure strengthens over the Pacific Northwest. Highs will climb into the low 90s on Monday. Tuesday looks to be the hottest day of the forecast, with temperatures reaching the mid to upper 90s.

Residents are reminded to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.

Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.