Ted Buehner

KIRO Newsradio Meteorologist

Ted Buehner

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

WA snowpack remains far below normal as WSU unveils new AI water forecast tool

Snowfall in the mountains has finally resumed. The amount of water in the region’s mountain snowpack is critical for water supplies heading into summer.
7 months ago

Super Bowl weather: Why the coin flip could decide Seahawks-Patriots

The Super Bowl between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots kicks off Sunday. Here is an in-depth look at the expected weather for the big game.
7 months ago

From fires to floods: Feb. 5 is your chance to thank the weatherperson

National Weatherperson's Day recognizes those who keep us informed during summer wildfires, droughts, and winter floods.
7 months ago

False spring: Western Washington flirts with record highs this week

February brings unusually warm weather to western Washington, with temperatures soaring above seasonal averages this week.
7 months ago

Groundhog Day explained: The 139-year history behind Punxsutawney Phil’s forecast

Sunday, Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day. There is a long 139-year history behind this folklore and the annual ceremony in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
7 months ago

Seattle’s recent cold spell pales in comparison to PNW’s coldest winter on record

The Seattle area experienced its coldest temperatures of the year this month, with lows of 18 degrees in Olympia and 26 degrees at SEA.
7 months ago

Rain finally returns to western WA after 14 days, here’s what lies ahead

It happened. It finally rained. After 14 straight dry days, western Washington finally got some measurable rain overnight Tuesday.
7 months ago

Western WA approaches longest mid-winter dry streak in 60 years

Sunday marked the thirteenth straight dry day in the region. This dry streak tied the longest mid-winter run of dry days this century, set just last year.
8 months ago

Seattle weather forecast for NFC Championship: Clear skies, chilly temps

The weather for this game at Lumen Field in Seattle will be quite similar to that experienced during last weekend’s divisional playoff contest against the San Francisco 49ers.
8 months ago

Historic December flooding triggers Level 5 Red Cross emergency across WA

Widespread flooding displaced families from dozens of communities just as the holiday season was approaching, causing the American Red Cross to jump into action.
8 months ago

January dry spell continues as Pacific Northwest snowpack falls behind

The mid-winter sunshine continues, but the mountains are in need of snow as the January dry spell endures.
8 months ago

Ideal forecast for Seahawks playoff game Saturday

Get the latest weather forecast for the Seahawks' playoff game against the 49ers at Lumen Field this Saturday at 5 p.m.
8 months ago

NOAA: 2025 was the third-warmest year on record, trailing 2023 and 2024

The report highlighted that last year was the third-warmest year globally on record, just behind 2023 as the second warmest and 2024, the warmest ever.
8 months ago

January dry stretch could push western WA towards record-warm temperatures

Tuesday is anticipated to be the warmest day with highs climbing well into the 50s, with a few locations perhaps cracking the 60-degree mark.
8 months ago

Avalanche season is here: What you need to know before heading out

Avalanche season in the Cascades and Olympics is here. This season’s first avalanche fatalities occurred late last week near Mt. Stuart and the Enchantments.
8 months ago

Fresh snow boosts Cascade snowpack, with warm, wet weather arriving next week

An atmospheric river-oriented Pacific weather system is expected to follow and bring warmer rain into the region Sunday into Monday.
8 months ago

Heavy Cascade snowfall this week brings major travel impacts over I-90 and White Pass

In the Cascades, two to four feet of fresh snow is anticipated to fall Tuesday through Thursday, adding to the totals that have fallen since December.
8 months ago

Clear skies expected for Space Needle show this New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve 2025 will have more of the recent cool dry weather, including the midnight celebrations, with the forecast holding through New Year’s Day.
8 months ago

A poetic recap of Washington’s turbulent 2025 weather

As 2025 comes to a close, here’s a poetic look back at a year defined by drought, storms, and December flooding across the Pacific Northwest.
9 months ago

Windstorm sweeps Puget Sound with potential for power outages

A powerful windstorm is developing off California's coast, moving towards WA, bringing strong winds to the region.
9 months ago

Rough skies for Santa: Windstorm threatens power outages; no white Christmas

Santa should monitor the windstorm forecast for potential power outages this Christmas Eve in western Washington.
9 months ago

After weeks of flooding, winter weather finally stabilizes western WA

As a result of the winter weather, all area rivers have receded below flood stage, including the water-soaked south King County area.
9 months ago

Blink and you’ll miss it: Sunday’s winter solstice marks shortest day of the year

Discover the significance of the winter solstice on December 21, marking the start of astronomical winter this year.
9 months ago

More rain, strong winds expected Tuesday night across western Washington

Nasty December weather looks like it will go out with an exclamation point! More rain and strong winds will punctuate the region’s recent hazardous weather.
9 months ago