The unofficial start of summer that comes with Memorial Day weekend won’t be bringing with it weather that is typical of the hottest months. Neither, though, will it be unusually gloomy or cold, and neither will it offer extreme wind or fire conditions. Call it border-line boring.

After a period of red flag warnings earlier this week, temperatures have finally dropped in Northern California, paving the way for fair conditions just in time for Memorial Day barbecues. According to the National Weather Service's May 23 forecast,

A slow-moving system means rain could force those planning outdoor activities in the central and southern U.S. this holiday weekend to come up with a Plan B on one or more days.