Ted Buehner
Buehner: La Niña set to return this winter
The final days of the summer season are with us until the fall equinox on Sunday, the 22 and another La Niña winter looms.14 hours ago
Monday warmest day of week, followed by autumn-like weather
Yet this week’s weather is going to feel like autumn has already arrived, similar to last week’s conditions. Monday is the warmest day of the week.4 days ago
PNW temperatures drop this week as region prepares for autumn
Temperatures are going to struggle to top 70 degrees this week, with the weather giving a strong sense that autumn is just around the corner.11 days ago
Grandparents Day shines light on local Red Cross awardee
As Grandparents Day approaches, one local grandmother has been recognized by the American Red Cross with a Life Saver Award.13 days ago
Western WA still seeing high temperatures, some smoke despite looming autumn
The Puget Sound region is wrapping up quite the warm stretch, likely the last warm spell of the season. Smoke has also entered the area.13 days ago
Surge of hot summer weather to come before autumn equinox
Days are getting shorter, sunsets are at 7:45 p.m. and the autumnal equinox is just a few weeks away, but dont fret as summer weather remains.17 days ago
Is summer over in Western Washington? Nope, a bit more is coming this week
The good news is summer is not over, but there will be one more blip in the upcoming return to summer weather in Washington.24 days ago
Is summer gone already? Rain hangs around throughout the week
This week will maintain cooler weather with more showers of rain in the forecast, quite the contrast from much of this summer.1 month ago
Major storm rips through Western Washington overnight
Showers, thunderstorms and lightning are likely to track from south to north through Western Washington late Saturday into Sunday morning.1 month ago
Warm summer weather on pause for brief stretch of cooler temperatures
Ready for some cooler summer weather? This week will involve temperatures ranging from the mid-60s into the 70s.1 month ago
Dog days of summer have arrived in Washington
The calendar has rolled over into August, putting Washington in what is often called the "dog days" of summer.2 months ago
Buehner: Emergency Management Group plays large role in Seafair’s marquee events
This group highly experienced volunteers provides a full range of emergency management all focused on safety and security for Seafair.2 months ago
Rainfall strikes Seattle for just the sixth time on record on July 29
Measurable rain has only fallen on this date, July 29, six times at the old Federal Building weather station and just four times at SEA.2 months ago
Sub-80 temperatures finally arrive amid region’s driest time of the year
Spotty sprinkles coming from clouds above 10,000 feet held temperatures down in the 70s Sunday, bringing an end to the new record of 17 straight days.2 months ago
Friday sets new record for consecutive 80-degree days in Western Washington
A record-breaking streak of 80 degrees or better in Seattle and much of the Western Washington interior is expected to reach 16 days Friday.2 months ago
Seattle Forecast: Region suffering through first rainless July since 2021
July is usually the warmest and driest month of the year for Seattle, and its holding to that norm with above-average temperatures and no rainfall thus far.2 months ago
Buehner: Fire season kicked into high gear by heat wave
At the risk of voicing the obvious, Washington fire season is here! The recent heat wave essentially kicked it into high gear.2 months ago
Seattle’s record-breaking heat wave sticking around through Tuesday
Driving this first heat wave of the year for Seattle and surrounding areas is the combination of strong high pressure aloft and low-level air flow.2 months ago
Dangerous heat has arrived in Washington; highs in the 90s
After picture-perfect Fourth of July weather, sizzling temperatures have arrived and will hold on through the weekend.3 months ago
This week’s weather: Does it always rain on Fourth of July?
Some locals say it always rains on the Fourth of July, but does it? Is that a myth? Let’s look at some Puget Sound area weather records.3 months ago
‘June-uary’ becoming just June? Why Western WA is losing its marine clouds
Is it just my imagination, or does the Puget Sound region have fewer days with marine clouds than we had years ago?3 months ago
When will 2021’s ‘Heat Dome’ return to summer in Seattle?
It has been three years since the historic "heat dome" parked over the Pacific Northwest during the last week of June.3 months ago
What does this week’s weather look like post-summer solstice?
After a cool Sunday, Monday looks to have areas of morning clouds that will give way to sunshine by afternoon with temperatures rising to 70 degrees.3 months ago
