Thanksgiving week weather, travel in Washington: What you need to know
The week of Thanksgiving is here, and across the nation, over 55 million Americans are anticipated to travel for Thanksgiving, the third largest travel volume on record3 years ago
National Climate Assessment shows increasing monetary damage of weather disasters
Already, this year has set a new record with 23 disasters that caused $1 billion in damages, breaking the record of 22 such disasters in 2020.3 years ago
Mountain forecasts: The vital difference between ‘freezing level’ and ‘snow level’
With drier weather, mountain forecast use the term "freezing level," but this weekend, the term "snow level" will be used.3 years ago
Like measuring the rain, hail, and snow? Report volunteers needed
A program called CoCoRaHS or Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network is where volunteers work together to measure precipitation across the nation.3 years ago
Turn back your clocks again for end of daylight saving time
Yes, it is time for us to change from Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), effective at 2 a.m. early Sunday morning.3 years ago
November is the wettest month of them all in western Washington
Out of all the months in the year, November is typically the wettest of them all in western Washington, according to Ted Buehner.3 years ago
Halloween weather in western Wash. not so scary
Many feel Halloween in the Puget Sound area is haunted – by rain. History of weather data says otherwise.3 years ago
Frost, ice return to Puget Sound, but expect Halloween to be dry
Nighttime and morning temperatures will likely dip to at least the freezing mark and, for the more outlying areas, well into the 20s through the weekend.3 years ago
Mountain snow, lowland rain expected Tuesday as seasonal outlook is updated
Much cooler weather is in store this week, thanks to a significant change in the weather pattern.3 years ago
Mountain snow on the way as Puget Sound weather shifts
Heading into this weekend and next week, the mild weather pattern of the past few days is forecast to change.3 years ago
Another Emergency Alert System blare will hit your cellphone on Thursday
This Thursday, the Great Shakeout will use EAS again to initiate the Great Shakeout earthquake drill at about 10:19 a.m. across the state.3 years ago
Wash. to have a partial solar eclipse Saturday, but will we see it?
Western Washington will have a partial solar eclipse Saturday morning, but how visible will the eclipse be?3 years ago
Historic 1962 wind storm was the strongest in US history; another could occur
Wind gusts in the Puget Sound area from the Columbus Day storm ranged from 70 to over 100 mph. Damage from the storm was widespread.3 years ago
Summer weather gets an encore in Seattle this weekend
Summer-like weather is making a comeback through this weekend. With temperatures in western Washington are expected to rise into the 70s and lower 80s3 years ago
This is why your phone alarm went off Wednesday morning
A nationwide broadcast of the National Emergency Alert Test will be conducted by FEMA and the Federal Communications Committee (FCC).3 years ago
October ushers in the season of fog in the Puget Sound region
In fact, Olympia ranks as one of the foggiest places on the globe with October at the top of the list of foggiest months.3 years ago
Maui and Spokane: 2 public warning systems and the need for preparedness
The tragic wind-whipped Maui wildfire last month took many lives. How does the public warning system here shape up in comparison?3 years ago
Looking back on a warm and dry summer of 2023 as fall begins
The summer of 2023 in Western Washington can be summarized as warm and dry, which many would say is nearly ideal.3 years ago
Sunny now, El Niño soon; How to prepare
Given the recent hot, dry weather, along with regional wildfires, smoke, and air quality concerns, people should take it seriously.3 years ago
Guide to safe driving for back to school season
With school resuming, that means it is time to review school safety driving skills and break summer season driving habits around schools.3 years ago
What’s the difference between Meteorological fall and Astronomical fall?
Last week, Sept. 1, marked the start of Meteorological Fall. Yes, the astronomical summer season continues until the Fall Equinox, which falls Sept. 223 years ago
Blue moon coming to Puget Sound region, but will we be able to see it?
The next ‘blue moon’ is set to rise Wednesday evening in the eastern sky at 8:13 p.m. in the Puget Sound region.3 years ago
Seattle heat wave: Hot weather could break records this week
This week will involve the longest stretch of hot weather in the greater Seattle region so far this year, and that raises several concerns.3 years ago
