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Snow in Edmonds...
Frank Sumrall

Snow, power outages greet Western Washington

Seattleites and Washingtonians woke up Thursday morning to snow once more.
1 year ago
Photo: Snow seen in Seattle in February 2025....
Jason Rantz

Cliff Mass: Expect ‘serious’ snow tonight, up to two inches may wreck commutes

The general Seattle area is not done with the snow and cold weather.
1 year ago
snow seattle...
Frank Sumrall

Meteorologist: Expect snow ‘to linger’ through the weekend

Fresh snow and icy conditions greeted many this morning throughout the Puget Sound region, including several neighborhoods in Seattle.
1 year ago
Photo: This satellite image taken Nov. 19, 2024 and provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad...
Ted Buehner

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.
1 year ago
Icy driving conditions in Auburn....
Bill Kaczaraba

Frigid cold, bad commute conditions, weekend snow ahead for Seattle

The Pacific Northwest is entering a deep freeze. That and predictions of a rain/snow mix will make moving about treacherous. “The stubborn cold low pressure aloft is forecast to remain just off the coast through Wednesday before finally moving onshore Thursday,” KIRO Newsradio meteorologist Ted Buehner told MyNorthwest. “Spotty rain or snow showers continue to […]
1 year ago
Snow and cold temperates along the King and Snohomish County line. (Photo: Bill Kaczaraba, MyNorthw...
Ted Buehner

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
A school bus drives in the snow. (Photo: Pete Bannan, Getty Images)...
Frank Sumrall

School closures: What’s open, closed and delayed?

Several schools have announced they will either delay the start of school after a weekend of intense winter weather, or cancel school altogether.
2 years ago
Image: Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating gro...
Ted Buehner

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
Snow in Seatac...
Bill Kaczaraba

Frigid temperatures on the way after region gets popped with snow

Pockets of snow have a strong chance of occurring throughout western Washington, including the Puget Sound area lowlands.
2 years ago
Photo: Snow heading to the PNW this weekend....
Bill Kaczaraba

Cliff Mass: Get ready for snow in the PNW this weekend

Snow is heading to the Pacific Northwest this weekend, but how much you'll get depends on where you live.
2 years ago
Meteorologist Ted Buehner said if there's snow in the lowlands this weekend, it will be light and s...
Ted Buehner

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
Photo: Snow falls on a sidewalk in Western Washington....
Julia Dallas

Cliff Mass: Parts of Western Washington could see snow next weekend

Those hoping for snow could get a little treat next weekend. Cliff Mass, atmospheric sciences professor at the University of Washington, told “Seattle’s Morning News” on KIRO Newsradio Monday there is a chance of snow in the region. However, only some areas of Western Washington, such as Skagit and Whatcom Counties, will see it. “There’s […]
2 years ago
Puget Sound summer...
Ted Buehner

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
Image: The city of Seattle, including the Space Needle, and Mount Rainier can be seen on a sunny, d...
Ted Buehner

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
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Ted Buehner

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
Photo: The view of the sunset from an overlook in Queen Anne in Seattle in February....
Ted Buehner

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
bomb cyclone...
Frank Sumrall

WA reps seek aid, disaster declaration from federal government for bomb cyclone recovery

Washington representatives are asking for financial assistance and a disaster declaration following the deadly bomb cyclone.
2 years ago
fog, air stagnation...
Ted Buehner

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
Los Angeles Fire personnel respond to homes destroyed while a helicopter drops water as the Palisad...
Steve Coogan

Cliff Mass doesn’t think the California wildfires had much to do with climate change

Firefighters continue to battle major wildfires in the Los Angeles area of Southern California that have killed multiple people.
2 years ago
weather big dark...
Ted Buehner

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
rain inclement weather...
Ted Buehner

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
rain western wa...
Ted Buehner

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
Mt. Rainier. (Courtesy: Amanda Kae's Photoz via Flickr)...
Ted Buehner

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
Image: Cars move on Interstate 90 while snow sits on the side of the road. (Image courtesy of KIRO ...
Nate Connors

National Weather Service issues winter storm watch over the passes

Early Sunday, a Winter Storm Watch goes into effect until Monday morning at Stevens and Snoqualmie passes, the National Weather Service said.
2 years ago