KIRO Newsradio Meteorologist

Record warmth possible this week before heavier rain reaches western Washington

This week’s weather is going to feel usually mild. The average high temperature in mid-November across much of western Washington is in the lower 50s.

7 hours ago

Rain and blustery winds return to western Washington as weather systems line up

The first few days of November were dry, but the weather's turn will help preserve this month’s reputation as the year's wettest.

4 days ago

November’s ‘big dark’ begins with dry weather before rain returns to western WA

Welcome to November, historically the wettest month of the year. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport averages 6.31 inches of rain during the month.

7 days ago

Washington falls back Sunday as debate over clock changes continues

It is that time of year again — time to fall back. Yes, it is time to change from Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST).

10 days ago

No rain scare this Halloween: Western Washington forecast looks dry

Many feel Halloween in the Puget Sound area is haunted — by rain. Historical weather data shows that is not always the case.

12 days ago

Drivers on Cascade highways should prepare for snow and slick roads this week

Snow is headed for Cascade passes this week, with slick roads possible at Stevens, White and Snoqualmie passes.

13 days ago

Seattle wraps up historically dry October, but rain returns ahead of chilly Halloween

The weekend rain helped make a dent in the October rainfall deficit. Yet it was but a drop in the bucket.

14 days ago

Orionid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night as Seattle skies stay mostly clear

Now is a great time to view the Orionid meteor shower. The peak of the event happens to be during this week of nearly clear nighttime skies, Wednesday night.

19 days ago

Seattle on track for one of its driest Octobers on record

The driest October on record was back in 1895, when records were kept in downtown Seattle. Only 0.02 inches of rain fell that month.

21 days ago

Strengthening El Niño boosts odds of warmer Pacific Northwest winter

El Niño is strengthening, raising concerns about a warmer winter and less mountain snow in the Pacific Northwest.

25 days ago

Hear an emergency alert Thursday? It’s the Great ShakeOut drill

This Thursday, Oct. 15, is the worldwide Great ShakeOut earthquake and tsunami drill. Over 1.5 million in Washington have already registered to participate in this annual drill.

25 days ago

Late-summer warmth returns to Seattle before cooldown this weekend

The weather on Thursday and Friday is going to offer a taste of late summer with plenty of sunshine.

25 days ago

Hurricane-force winds in Washington? The Columbus Day Storm showed what’s possible

The 1962 Columbus Day Storm shows how destructive PNW windstorms can be and why preparing for extended power outages matters.

28 days ago

Western Washington eyes a sunny fall weekend

This weekend’s weather will be about as good as it gets for early October.

1 month ago

Up to an inch of rain Tuesday before fall sunshine returns to western Washington

The fall season’s first rainfall occurred last week. After a weekend of sunshine, another Pacific weather system is forecast to swing onshore Tuesday for more rain.