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 years 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 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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?2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years ago
Why are Western WA mornings still so foggy in the summer?
A listener recently asked what is meant by the marine layer. You've heard television weather anchors use the term, so what does marine layer mean?2 years ago
Sunshine, warm temps for Seattle’s summer solstice
The summer solstice, on June 20, will be celebrated across the county with age-old traditions. Seattle is having a parade this weekend.2 years ago
Buehner: Rain Monday, Summer solstice season in Seattle to follow
The summer solstice is Thursday, June 20 at 1:50 p.m. in the afternoon and for Washingtonians, the weather is going to feel like summer by Thursday as well.2 years ago
This week’s weather: Washington’s 16-hour sun-filled days are here
Daylight hours this week will be just shy of 16 hours in Washington, with sun-filled days flanking the upcoming summer solstice.2 years ago
Buehner: Could the Great Seattle Fire of 1889 happen again?
Thursday, June 6 marked the date of the 1889 Great Seattle Fire. As the weather gets warmer and drier, could it happen again?2 years ago
Warmer weather is here! Expect sunshine, rising temps
The long-awaited warmer drier weather is arriving! There are several things to remember as the area heats up.2 years ago
Buehner: Summer weather is just around the corner
Had enough of the cool, wet spring weather? Yes, June started wet, but summer weather relief is on the way starting midway this week.2 years ago
Warm weather awaits after region’s last atmospheric river storm
Enjoy the warm sunshine today because cooler wet weather -- once again -- lies ahead with an atmospheric river starting this weekend.2 years ago
PNW doesn’t get hurricanes but does get hurricane-force winds
The National Hurricane Center and NOAA recently released this season's hurricane outlook that begins on June 1.2 years ago
From soggy to sunny: This week’s Washington weather roller coaster
This week’s weather is expected to rebound to warmer and drier conditions, but not before yet one more period of wet weather.2 years ago
Buehner: Will it rain (like always) during Memorial Day Weekend?
The Memorial Day Weekend, the unofficial start to the summer season, is upon us. As travelers hit the road, what kind of weather is in store?2 years ago
Washington weather will feel like a yo-yo this week before the holiday weekend
It's the week before what many people feel is the first summer holiday weekend of the year and the weather in Washington will feel like a yo-yo.2 years ago
Mount St. Helens anniversary: Buehner’s personal chronicle of the catastrophe as a forecaster
Right away, I could tell something big had happened. The pilot told me he was on the south side of the mountain when Mount St. Helens blew.2 years ago
Buehner: Will last weekend’s ‘summer weather’ stretch through the week?
By Friday, a weak weather system tracking east into Western Canada will likely bring some cloudiness and cooler temperatures back into Western Washington.2 years ago
Does Washington get tornadoes? Here’s what you need to know:
In recent weeks, there has been a rash of tornadoes across the nation but several listeners recently asked: does Washington get tornadoes?3 years ago
Buehner: Seattle’s first 80-degree days are fast approaching
While last weekend was cool and soggy at times, the region's weather is set to have its first collection of 80-degree days.3 years ago
