Ted Buehner

KIRO Newsradio Meteorologist

Ted Buehner

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

Washington got a taste of Spring, but here’s this week’s weather

Enjoyed a brief taste of spring? Here's what to expect as cooler temperatures and light rainfall return to Washington.
1 year ago

Daylight Saving Time nears bringing another hour of evening sun

Do you feel more tired after shifting to Daylight Time? You are not alone. Sleep scientists have found more than half of Americans usually feel tired after the change to Daylight Time.
1 year ago

How 11 feet of snow led to America’s deadliest avalanche near Stevens Pass in 1910

Discover how 11 feet of snow caused America's deadliest avalanche near Stevens Pass.
1 year ago

Stormy weekend helps shrink rain deficit in Western Washington — But is it enough?

The recent rain helped make a dent in the year's precipitation dip in Western Washington. But how much did the moisture help play catch up to the average rainfall for the year thus far?
1 year ago

Pacific Northwest Storm Watch: Flooding, power outages, and a midweek warm-up

A series of Pacific weather systems delivered 2-4 inches of rain across the coast and much of Western's interior this weekend.
1 year ago

Washington braces for wet weekend: Heavy rain, snowmelt, and stormy conditions ahead

Ready for some wet weather? Western Washington is well behind average for precipitation and could use a nice dose of rain and mountain snow.
1 year ago

Climate adaptation for emergency managers course paused by the administration

DHS halts climate adaptation training for emergency managers, impacting preparedness efforts across agencies including FEMA.
1 year ago

Western Washington escapes the deep freeze; normal conditions set for week

What a contrast from last week, going from the deep freeze to milder wetter weather! The weather transformation unfolded over the holiday weekend with more to come this week.
1 year ago

Deep freeze, some snow continues in Western Washington

Western Washington has been in the deep freeze since mid-January, over 4 weeks now. More often than not, the transition back to milder, more ‘normal’ weather can be messy. That transition is getting underway. A Pacific weather system is working its way onshore with the center of low pressure moving into Oregon. Moisture from this […]
1 year ago

Record-low temperatures in WA: Here’s when warmer weather will arrive

It has been about four weeks of much cooler-than-average temperatures, going back to mid-January, but there is relief at the end of weather tunnel.
1 year ago

From bomb cyclones to wildfires: Honor National Weatherperson’s Day Wednesday

Wednesday, February 5, is a day to show appreciation for all those who provide Americans with the best weather forecasts -- named National Weatherperson's Day.
2 years ago

Brrrrr… Baby, it’s cold outside; Chance of snow through the week

If you're looking for a quick warm-up this week, it's not going to happen.
2 years ago

Groundhog Day: Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow?

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day Sunday in Pennsylvania and predicted six more weeks of wintry weather, his handlers announced.
2 years ago

Light snow in the lowlands this weekend more likely, but not a certainty

Is Western Washington going to get snow? Many in the region are asking that question. Here is the latest assessment so you can plan ahead and be better prepared.
2 years ago

Fun in the Seattle sun ending this week as rain returns, but not a ton

All good mid-winter sunshine comes to an end, and that is the forecast for later this week.
2 years ago

Western Washington on track for one of the driest Januarys on record

Dry January: Does it seem like it is unusually dry this month? The last significant rainfall in Western Washington was Jan. 10.
2 years ago

Sunshine and frost continue as Western Washington stays dry

The ongoing cool, dry weather is expected to continue this week with more sunshine and early morning frost.
2 years ago

Brace yourself: Western Washington’s coldest weather of the season coming up

The coldest weather of the season is on tap starting this holiday weekend and extending into next week in Western Washington.
2 years ago

Western WA weather: Dry week ahead with lots of morning fog

This mid-January dry weather is anticipated to result in areas of morning clouds and fog. More sunshine is anticipated mid-week.
2 years ago

PNW weather update: Expect reprieve from ‘big dark’ with drier, sunnier week

This week’s weather will have less rain and more sunshine, which should help give a sense of relief from the PNW's "big dark."
2 years ago

Plenty of rain and inclement weather in store for Western WA this weekend

The first weekend of the new year is expected to offer plenty of rain and inclement weather throughout Western Washington.
2 years ago

Expect ‘measurable’ rain throughout Western WA all week to kick off new year

The average high temperatures this time of year in Western WA are in the mid-40s, and nearly every day will have measurable rain.
2 years ago

Buehner: A poetic look back at the weather experienced in 2024

As we head into the New Year, here is a poetic look back at El Niño and the weather experienced in 2024. A poem by Ted Buehner.
2 years ago

Boxing Day earthquake, which killed about 250K, serves as a reminder to be ready

Dec. 26, Boxing Day, marks the 20th year since one of the world's most significant natural disasters, the Sumatra earthquake.
2 years ago