Could ‘Great Seattle Fire’ happen again with current warm streak?
Tuesday, June 6 marks the date of the tragic 1889 Great Seattle Fire that burned 25 blocks of downtown waterfront Seattle.3 years ago
Pack your patience for Memorial Day weekend travel
AAA estimates over 42 million people will travel during the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend – up about 7% from last year.3 years ago
How hot, dry will it get? A preview of the Seattle summer weather
The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center recently released the latest summer weather outlook for Seattle.3 years ago
Wildfire smoke from Canada impacting Seattle skies
It may only be the middle of May, but wildfire season is already impacting the Seattle region with smoke from Canada.4 years ago
North Cascades Highway reopens, look out for maintenance
The WSDOT just finished clearing the snow off the North Cascades Highway, opening for the first time since November.4 years ago
Seattle weather turning corner with sunshine, 80s next weekend
After weeks of wet weather, Seattle might finally be approaching summer, with expected temperatures as high as the low 80s this weekend.4 years ago
How does WA mountain snowpack water supply look this year?
Spring started off cool and wet but finished the month of April with some long-awaited warmer weather with sunshine – a taste of what is to come.4 years ago
WA ferry system peak season surcharges begin Monday
Monday marks the start of the Washington State Ferry (WSF) system's annual peak season surcharge for single-vehicle fares.4 years ago
Is warmer spring weather just around the corner?
Yet by the middle of next week, long-awaited warmer and drier spring weather with sunshine will finally arrive and be worth the wait.4 years ago
Spring weather will require a little more patience
While much of the rest of the nation is currently experiencing warmer conditions, it seems like the Pacific Northwest is suffering a La Nina hangover.4 years ago
Buehner: Don’t forget to remove studded tires before the weekend
WSDOT said studded tires damage pavement, costing taxpayers’ additional road repair and maintenance expenditures.4 years ago
Prepare for the next disaster at the Emergency Preparedness Conference
Being prepared before the next emergency arrives is key to preserving businesses and organizations of many kinds.4 years ago
Allergy season arrives early across the Pacific Northwest
Allergy sufferers, achoo!! Sniffle! Runny nose and red itchy eyes. Allergy season is here already in the Pacific Northwest.4 years ago
Big change with rain dropping temperatures, snow in the passes
Enjoy today’s warm sunshine because a big change is coming in the weather again, as much cooler temperatures than average and wet conditions return4 years ago
Oso community marks 9-year anniversary of deadly landslide
March 22nd marks a solemn day in Washington's history. It was nine years ago when the Oso landslide occurred, taking 43 lives.4 years ago
Several more weeks of winter despite La Niña’s end
The climate experts note that after La Nina, ‘neutral’ conditions are now in place and expected to continue through the spring and into summer.4 years ago
Time to ‘spring forward’ again for Daylight Saving Time
You are not alone. Sleep scientists have found more than half of Americans usually feel tired after the adjustment back to daylight time.4 years ago
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
