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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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago
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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.
2 years ago
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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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago
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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.
2 years ago
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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?
2 years ago
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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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago
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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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago
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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 […]
2 years ago
Businesses in North Bend prepare for cold weather. (Courtesy KIRO-7)...
Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News

Strong winds and freezing rain: North Bend residents and businesses prepare

Businesses and residents in North Bend are bracing for the strong winds that will only add to the freezing temperatures.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

‘Unrelenting cold:’ Cold Weather Advisory extended as wind chills drop as low as 15 degrees

Seattle weather alerts as Washington braces for a cold snap in what's been the coldest mid-winter in decades. Could more snow be on the horizon?
2 years ago
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Ted Buehner

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.
2 years ago
Image: Twin waterspouts appeared in the Puget Sound in January 2025. It's a rare occurrence....
Morgan Palmer, KIRO 7 chief meteorologist

Rare occurrence: Twin waterspouts pop up over Puget Sound

A very rare occurrence appears to have briefly happened over Puget Sound off South King County Wednesday: twin waterspouts.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Western WA snow fades, but freezing temperatures, ice persist

We are finally getting a break with the snow, but frigid temperatures will continue through the weekend.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Snow, power outages greet Western Washington

Seattleites and Washingtonians woke up Thursday morning to snow once more.
2 years ago
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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.
2 years ago