Pacific Northwest Weather News & Forecasts

Ted Buehner

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

Another hour of evening sun is heading our way with the beginning of Daylight Saving Time. (Photo: ...

Ted Buehner

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

The “Old Faithful Avalanche Zone” on Highway 2 over Stevens Pass, circa 1978. (Courtesy Rich Ma...

Ted Buehner

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

MyNorthwest Staff with Wire Reports

Hundreds of weather forecasters fired by DOGE: ‘It’s going to cripple’ the weather service

Major changes to national weather service is happening after hundreds of weather forecasters and other federal NOAA employees on probationary status were fired Thursday.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

After the warmest day of the year, will the mild weather last through the weekend?

After a heavy windstorm knocked the power out for more than 150,000 people in western Washington, power has been mostly restored while the region is beginning to see the first 60-degree days of the year.

1 year ago

An earthquake hit Fall City on Feb. 27, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Netw...

MyNorthwest Staff

Yet another earthquake, this one near Fall City

Another earthquake has hit the Northwest. This one was a 3.2 magnitude quake that struck Thursday afternoon.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

2.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Kitsap County

A small earthquake occurred just north of Bremerton in Kitsap County at approximately 5:15 a.m.

1 year ago

Ted Buehner

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

Luke Duecy

Nearly 100,000 remain without power in Western Washington due to strong winds

The National Weather Service warns of high winds affecting Western Washington as a storm brews.

1 year ago

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Ted Buehner

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

National Weather Service map suggests heavy rain Sunday....

MyNorthwest Staff

Sunday flood watch as ‘significant’ rain to hit through Tuesday, gusty winds through night

Meteorologist Cliff Mass warns of heavy rainfall and potential flooding in the Seattle area due to an imminent atmospheric river event.

1 year ago

A magnitude 3.4 earthquake hit near Auburn Saturday morning....

MyNorthwest Staff

Earthquake shakes western Washington early Saturday

Earthquake shakes Western Washington early Saturday morning.

1 year ago

Ted Buehner

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

Ted Buehner

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

Man walks with umbrella along Eastlake in Seattle. No more deep freeze in the city. (Photo: Bill Ka...

Ted Buehner

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

A dusting of snow greets Tacoma drivers Friday morning. (Photo: Frank Lenzi)...

Bill Kaczaraba

Parts of Western Washington wake up to snow, rainy weekend ahead

According to the National Weather Service in Seattle, we should see a rainy weekend in Western Washington with spotty freezing rain and snow.

1 year ago

Ted Buehner

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 […]