Ted Buehner

KIRO Newsradio Meteorologist

Ted Buehner

Ted Buehner is a longtime meteorologist expert for the Pacific Northwest.

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 80s
3 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. 22
3 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

Where and when to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower

Earth’s rotation around the sun carries the planet through the Perseids during the period of about July 17 through August 24.
3 years ago

A look at those behind the curtain supporting Seafair

Seattle’s Summer Festival, Seafair, is underway and will reach the hydroplane finish line this weekend.
3 years ago

Dry July continues trend of below-average rainfall in WA

July was the fifth month so far this year that was drier than normal across much of western Washington, a trend likely to continue.
3 years ago

Once in a ‘blue moon’: Seattle night sky will be bright this August

Ever heard the term 'once in a blue moon?' This August will have two full moons, which will brighten up the Seattle night sky.
3 years ago

Angel Flights are flying people to the medical services they need

Angel Flight West's mission is to arrange donated flights for people in need and provide safe passage to and from medical care.
3 years ago

Seattle has ‘air-conditioned weather’ compared to rest of US

When MLB All-Stars were in Seattle a week ago, many expressed how great the weather was compared to the rest of the U.S.
3 years ago

What Washington’s dry weather may mean for this summer

Since the June 21st summer solstice, it has been bone dry across much of Western Washington. This summer's dry weather is even well ahead of last year's record dry summer.
3 years ago

Northern lights likely to illuminate Washington skies Thursday

Wednesday and Thursday nights offer a great opportunity to see the northern lights without taking a trip to Alaska or Canada.
3 years ago