Ted Buehner

KIRO Newsradio Meteorologist

Ted Buehner

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

Wet, windy weather ahead: Western WA braces for heavy rain, mountain snow

This week's weather looks to be a wet one, giving support to November historically being the month with the most rain in the year.
2 years ago

King tide season has arrived in Western WA

November marks the start of king tide season, when the marine waters of Western WA get their highest astronomical high tides of the year.
2 years ago

Western Washington weather alert: Heavy rain, mountain snow, high surf on tap

More November wet weather full of rain is on tap this week as a pair of North Pacific weather systems are expected to sweep onshore.
2 years ago

November is PNW’s wettest month: Here’s what to expect

Welcome to November, historically the wettest month of the year. Some also call this the beginning of the "Big Dark," with sunsets occurring before 5 p.m.
2 years ago

It’s time to ‘Fall Back’ despite the Washington legislature

It is time to change from Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), effective at 2 a.m. early Sunday morning, November 3.
2 years ago

Halloween forecast updates: How much rain will there be this week?

The big question for trick or treaters is whether those showers will taper off by Thursday evening, the night of Halloween.
2 years ago

Washington ballots: Voting early helps ensure your vote is tallied election night

Washington ballots: Why wait until Election Day? Voting now helps ensure your vote is counted as a part of election night results.
2 years ago

Overnight freezing temps have returned as Seattle’s first frost is just days away

With the nights getting longer, any nighttime clearing of the skies can result in freezing temperatures as the first frost is just days away.
2 years ago

Rain, blustering winds to fade in Western WA until the weekend

This week’s weather will be much quieter after the first significant fall storm with heavy rain and winds moved through Western WA over the weekend.
2 years ago

Wind, rain and the front edge of La Niña coming through Western Washington

After fine, dry early fall weather, La Niña brings the season’s first respectable Pacific weather system onshore this weekend.
2 years ago

Were you prepared? The Great ShakeOut rocked Seattle Thursday

Ready to participate in the Great ShakeOut on Thursday, October 17th at 10:17 a.m.? Over 1.3 million in Washington have already registered.
2 years ago

Rain, cooler temps and possible mountain snow on tap for WA this week

The early fall weather has had plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures, but this week will be a stark contrast with rainfall and much cooler temperatures.
2 years ago

Western WA does not have to worry about hurricanes, just bomb cyclones

No, Western Washington doesn't get hurricanes, but the region is home to hurricane-force winds via bomb cyclones.
2 years ago

Sun sets on September: Why October may bring brilliant fall colors to Washington

As October is coming quick, the days continue to get shorter, the nights will grow longer and the fall colors may get more lively.
2 years ago

70-degree days, 7 p.m. sunsets ending this week with fall arriving

Tuesday is anticipated to be the warmest day of the week with western interior temperatures warming into the 70s under plenty of sunshine.
2 years ago

The end of summer as we know it. The fall equinox is here

The fall equinox is this weekend early on Sunday Sept 22 at 5:43 a.m. The following day is the first full day of fall.
2 years ago

Buehner: La Niña set to return this winter

The final days of the summer season are with us until the fall equinox on Sunday, the 22 and another La Niña winter looms.
2 years ago

Monday warmest day of week, followed by autumn-like weather

Yet this week’s weather is going to feel like autumn has already arrived, similar to last week’s conditions. Monday is the warmest day of the week.
2 years ago

PNW temperatures drop this week as region prepares for autumn

Temperatures are going to struggle to top 70 degrees this week, with the weather giving a strong sense that autumn is just around the corner.
2 years ago

Grandparents Day shines light on local Red Cross awardee

As Grandparents Day approaches, one local grandmother has been recognized by the American Red Cross with a Life Saver Award.
2 years ago

Western WA still seeing high temperatures, some smoke despite looming autumn

The Puget Sound region is wrapping up quite the warm stretch, likely the last warm spell of the season. Smoke has also entered the area.
2 years ago

Surge of hot summer weather to come before autumn equinox

Days are getting shorter, sunsets are at 7:45 p.m. and the autumnal equinox is just a few weeks away, but dont fret as summer weather remains.
2 years ago

Is summer over in Western Washington? Nope, a bit more is coming this week

The good news is summer is not over, but there will be one more blip in the upcoming return to summer weather in Washington.
2 years ago

Is summer gone already? Rain hangs around throughout the week

This week will maintain cooler weather with more showers of rain in the forecast, quite the contrast from much of this summer.
2 years ago