LAP Layer PW Showing Gradient Over Pendleton, OR CWA.

The 4 panel LAP layer PW product below is showing a gradient of PW at all layers. The upper left image shows the total PW, with the cursor readout within the Pendleton, OR CWA. This gradient of PW runs from northeast to southwest across a good portion of the area. This may be an area to watch for convective development this afternoon. In addition, the upper right image shows the 700 mb to 300 mb layer PW. This will need to be watched as well, to see if the drier air to the southeast shifts into the area. This would indicate drying aloft and possibly steeper lapse rates and increased instability. JJW