March is the start of thunderstorm season in the Pacific Northwest
Thunderstorms can occur throughout the year, but springtime is prime time, while autumn has another rise in thunderstorm activity as well.4 years ago
The deadliest avalanche in U.S. history occurred at Stevens Pass
March 1 marks the date of the deadliest avalanche in the history of the United States: the Wellington avalanche near Stevens Pass in 1910.4 years ago
Buehner: Weather balloons are more common than you think
Weather balloons are launched twice each day from about 900 locations around the world, providing a vertical snapshot of Earth’s atmosphere.4 years ago
Buehner: 2023 is another great year to look at the stars
2022 was a wonderful year to view stars in the night sky, and 2023 will offer even more delights across the Puget Sound region.4 years ago
Below average mountain snowpack likely to stage a comeback
Last week, I reported that our mountain snowpack had fallen behind thanks to a relatively mild and dry January.4 years ago
Mountain snowpack has fallen behind; could impact water supply
After a drier than average January, our mountain snowpack has fallen behind. The Puget Sound region was warmer than average this month.4 years ago
The history of Groundhog Day and what it means for Washington
February 2 is Groundhog Day, and with it, there is the history behind this folklore and the annual ceremony in Punxsutawney, PA.4 years ago
Winter not over yet despite warmer than usual January
After two periods of cold weather, snow, and even a rare ice storm, January 2023 has been relatively mild and dry. But winter isn't over yet.4 years ago
Washington weather ‘stretched limits,’ ‘extremes’ in 2022
Weather in Washington state this year was about stretching limits, and taking the region on quite the roller coaster.4 years ago
Track Santa on Christmas Eve with the help of NORAD
Do you want to track Santa as he makes his visits around the world on Christmas Eve? Saint Nicholas has a busy night ahead4 years ago
Ted Buehner’s wonderful adventure holiday travel guide
About 113 million people are expected to travel for the Christmas holiday weekend period nationwide, according to AAA.4 years ago
Buehner: When to expect more daylight after the winter solstice
As I often joked just after the Winter Solstice when working at the National Weather Service, summer is coming!4 years ago
Looking back at the Hanukkah Eve wind storm 16 years ago
16 years ago, on the evening of Dec. 14 into early Dec. 15, the storm plowed through the region with wind gusts up to 100 mph.4 years ago
What to expect on the drive home with snow in the Cascades
Many motorists will be returning home tomorrow after the long holiday weekend and the Apple Cup in Pullman.4 years ago
Atypical dry spell could last through Thanksgiving Day
After a wet Tuesday, higher pressure aloft will produce dry days across western Washington for Wednesday and Thanksgiving Day.4 years ago
King Tide season is here with astronomical high waves
The winter months are when the Puget Sound area gets its highest astronomical high tides of the year called King Tides.4 years ago
November dry streak could break record for Puget Sound region
November is usually the rainiest month of the year. So the current streak of dry days with sunny but cool temperatures is quite rare.4 years ago
Warm fall weather causes air quality to drop again
No, it’s not wildfire smoke, but once again Puget Sound air quality is on the decline. This time, it is our current dry sunny fall weather pattern4 years ago
Whiplash weather turns cooler and drier this week
Feel like the weather of late has been whipping you around like the winds did Friday night? You are not alone. Fall arrived with a vengeance4 years ago
November is wettest month, officials warn about flooding
Out of all the months in the year, November is the wettest of them all. As a result, November is the number one month for river flooding.4 years ago
Get ready for some frost on your jack-o-lanterns
The coolest weather of the season thus far with low temperatures in areas more distant from Puget Sound are expected to drop well into the 30s4 years ago
Winter weather increases need for traction tires in WA
Starting Nov 1, the use of studded tires can resume, according to the WSDOT, studded tires can be used up to the deadline of March 31.4 years ago
Do you need a raincoat over your Halloween costume?
Now that cooler fall rains have returned, many are asking if Halloween will be a wet one this year.4 years ago
