Get ready for a big warm-up: Record-breaking temps could crack 90 degrees in parts of western WA
It may be cool and wet now, but a big change to much warmer and drier weather is in store by this weekend and into early next week.2 months ago
137 years after the Great Seattle Fire, could it happen again after another warm, dry summer?
Saturday, June 6, marks the date of the tragic 1889 Great Seattle Fire that burned 25 blocks of downtown waterfront Seattle 137 years ago. Could it happen again?2 months ago
‘The best night of my life’: 1,400 athletes shine at Special Olympics Washington spring games
Special Olympics Washington held their annual Spring Games over the weekend.3 months ago
D-Day’s secret weapon was a weather forecast — and a new movie finally tells that story
The movie "Pressure" joins this elite list of weather-related films. "Pressure" debuts this weekend in theaters nationwide.3 months ago
Weather whiplash: Sunshine won’t last long before rain rolls in Friday
Brace for weather whiplash! There will be plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures Thursday before a big weather change Friday.3 months ago
El Niño to suppress upcoming hurricane season, but Pacific storms could be more active
The National Hurricane Center and its parent organization, NOAA, just released this season’s hurricane outlook. The season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.3 months ago
Memorial Day weekend forecast: Enjoy Saturday before rain moves in Monday
Memorial Day weekend weather can be iffy. Some of these summer holiday weekends have been dry with sunshine, while others offer soggy outdoor activities.3 months ago
46 years ago; KIRO Newsradio meteorologist recalls the fateful day of Mt. St. Helens eruption
Meteorologist Ted Buehner recalls the day Mt. St. Helens erupted in 1980.3 months ago
Wildfire season could start early in WA after driest spring in years, forecasters warn
The current dry conditions and meager mountain snowpack point toward an early start for the wildfire season, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.3 months ago
Expect sunshine, warm temperatures, and no rain in Western WA this Mother’s Day weekend
Mother’s Day is on Sunday this weekend. The weather promises to provide Mom with some sunshine to brighten her special day.3 months ago
Asian needle ant with potentially life-threatening sting spreading across Pacific Northwest
Gardeners, hikers, agricultural growers, and more – a heads up! There is a new bug in town – the Asian needle ant.3 months ago
Seattle breaks 30-year heat record as Western WA enjoys warmest days of 2026
SEA broke its daily record high of 77 degrees set in 1992, climbing to 81 degrees. Olympia topped out at 84 degrees, topping its previous record high of 80 set in 1992.4 months ago
Perfect weather on tap for the opening of boating season in Seattle
The weather for the opening of boating season could not be more ideal.4 months ago
Where did the sun go? Clouds blanket region but warmth will return by Thursday
Many are asking – what happened to western Washington's weekend sunshine, and are the clouds here to stay?4 months ago
Dry, sunny stretch ahead for Western WA with limited rain through early May
After a few days of spring showers and below-average high temperatures this week, sunshine is expected to return in time for the final weekend of April.4 months ago
From snow to sunshine: Western WA warms up after wintry spring blast
More spring-like weather is set to return for the rest of this week, just in time for the first 8 p.m. sunset of the year Thursday night.4 months ago
What is the Puget Sound Convergence Zone? Why spring weather turns wild in western WA
Spring offers a unique weather feature in the Puget Sound region — the Puget Sound Convergence Zone.4 months ago
Convergence Zone weather pattern brings showers to Puget Sound this week
Experience the unique Puget Sound weather as spring brings showers from the Convergence Zone, impacting the region this week.4 months ago
Western WA’s spring sunshine ends this weekend as showers return
For those enjoying this week’s spring sunshine, all good things do come to an end.4 months ago
Now that is officially spring, when is the last frost in western WA?
The odds of freezing weather diminish around the last week of April in more urban areas like Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, and Everett.5 months ago
Spring delivers just in time: Sunshine and 60s ahead for Easter weekend
Easter weekend is shaping up to be the best weather western Washington has seen all year, with sunshine and highs reaching the 60s.5 months ago
4 years of low snowpack could mean water shortages, wildfires, and higher power bills this summer
The PNW's snowpack has hit a historic low for the fourth straight year, raising concerns about water shortages, power bills, and wildfires.5 months ago
Spring allergy season arrives early in Western WA as tree, blossom pollen rises
Are you an allergy sufferer? You likely already know allergy season has arrived with sniffles, runny noses, and red, itchy eyes.5 months ago
