Warmer, sunnier pattern takes shape Wednesday in the PNW

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Sunny skies and warmer temperatures return to the Portland area Wednesday as summer heat begins to build.

The summer season isn't done just yet, near record-breaking heat will continue to build this week. Wednesday's day one of Oregon and Washington's latest warming trend. Sunshine will help temperatures warm into the upper 70s and low 80s for the Willamette Valley on Wednesday. The cool-to-warm start felt from sunrise to sunset will have kids heading back to school dressed in layers.