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Punxsutawney Phil groundhog day...
Ted Buehner

Groundhog Day explained: The 139-year history behind Punxsutawney Phil’s forecast

Sunday, Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day. There is a long 139-year history behind this folklore and the annual ceremony in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
7 months ago
Seattle snow cold...
Ted Buehner

Seattle’s recent cold spell pales in comparison to PNW’s coldest winter on record

The Seattle area experienced its coldest temperatures of the year this month, with lows of 18 degrees in Olympia and 26 degrees at SEA.
7 months ago
Commuters carry umbrellas as they wait for buses in Rainier Square on 4th Avenue during evening rus...
Ted Buehner

Rain finally returns to western WA after 14 days, here’s what lies ahead

It happened. It finally rained. After 14 straight dry days, western Washington finally got some measurable rain overnight Tuesday.
7 months ago
Seattle rain dry streak...
Aaron Granillo

Rain returns to Seattle, snapping near-historic 14-day January dry streak

Seattle’s January dry spell ended Tuesday night after 14 consecutive days without measurable rainfall.
7 months ago
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The Associated Press with Wire Reports

More than 90 flights canceled at SEA as winter storm continues to wreak havoc across US

More than 90 flights have been cancelled at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), according to flight-tracking site FlightAware.
7 months ago
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Ted Buehner

Western WA approaches longest mid-winter dry streak in 60 years

Sunday marked the thirteenth straight dry day in the region. This dry streak tied the longest mid-winter run of dry days this century, set just last year.
7 months ago
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Ted Buehner

Seattle weather forecast for NFC Championship: Clear skies, chilly temps

The weather for this game at Lumen Field in Seattle will be quite similar to that experienced during last weekend’s divisional playoff contest against the San Francisco 49ers.
7 months ago
january seattle dry...
Aaron Granillo

Seattle logs 11 straight ‘dry’ days as historic January record looms

In 1963, Seattle set a record of 15 straight days in January without rain. We are not quite there yet, but Friday is Day 11 with no measurable precipitation.
7 months ago
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Ted Buehner

Historic December flooding triggers Level 5 Red Cross emergency across WA

Widespread flooding displaced families from dozens of communities just as the holiday season was approaching, causing the American Red Cross to jump into action.
7 months ago
The Big Dark 5 p.m. sunsets seattle...
Jillian Raftery

You survived ‘The Big Dark’: 5 pm sunsets are right around the corner

Discover when the beautiful 5 p.m. sunsets return to Seattle after enduring The Big Dark.
7 months ago
earthquake duvall...
MyNorthwest Staff

Did you feel it? 3.0 magnitude earthquake hits near Duvall

A 3.0 magnitude earthquake occurred close to Duvall in northeast King County.
7 months ago
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Ted Buehner

January dry spell continues as Pacific Northwest snowpack falls behind

The mid-winter sunshine continues, but the mountains are in need of snow as the January dry spell endures.
7 months ago
Northern lights shine over western Washington. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)...
Aaron Granillo

Northern lights could glow over western Washington tonight

The night sky could put on a show Monday night as the Northern Lights may be visible in the greater Seattle area.
7 months ago
90 degree heat wave western wa world cup...
Frank Sumrall

Rare January sunshine to stick around in western WA this week

Sunshine has flooded most of western Washington last weekend, and is expected to continue through the rest of the week.
7 months ago
seahawks weather...
Ted Buehner

Ideal forecast for Seahawks playoff game Saturday

Get the latest weather forecast for the Seahawks' playoff game against the 49ers at Lumen Field this Saturday at 5 p.m.
7 months ago
third-warmest year noaa...
Ted Buehner

NOAA: 2025 was the third-warmest year on record, trailing 2023 and 2024

The report highlighted that last year was the third-warmest year globally on record, just behind 2023 as the second warmest and 2024, the warmest ever.
7 months ago
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John Curley Show

Cliff Mass: National Weather Service ‘not as good as it used to be’

Cliff Mass argues the National Weather Service's forecasts are lacking, sparking debate on social media after a recent windstorm warning.
7 months ago
January record-warm temperatures dry stretch...
Ted Buehner

January dry stretch could push western WA towards record-warm temperatures

Tuesday is anticipated to be the warmest day with highs climbing well into the 50s, with a few locations perhaps cracking the 60-degree mark.
8 months ago
sunshine western wa spring frost...
Frank Sumrall

Western WA’s gloomiest month isn’t over, but sunshine is finally on the way

January is western Washington's gloomiest month, according to WeatherSpark, as overcast skies occur approximately 71% of the time.
8 months ago
Avalanche season...
Ted Buehner

Avalanche season is here: What you need to know before heading out

Avalanche season in the Cascades and Olympics is here. This season’s first avalanche fatalities occurred late last week near Mt. Stuart and the Enchantments.
8 months ago
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Ted Buehner

Fresh snow boosts Cascade snowpack, with warm, wet weather arriving next week

An atmospheric river-oriented Pacific weather system is expected to follow and bring warmer rain into the region Sunday into Monday.
8 months ago
Washington winter storm snow...
Jason Sutich

Heavy snow forecast in parts of western WA, travel could be ‘very difficult to impossible’

A cold weather system brings heavy snow and strong winds, making travel in western Washington "very difficult to impossible."
8 months ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Snow falls in Bellingham as winter storm moves south From Canada

Snow is falling in Bellingham on Wednesday just before 8 a.m., KIRO Traffic confirmed.
8 months ago
WA ski snow weather forecast Seattle...
Heather Bosch

Skiers and snowboarders, the forecast you’ve been waiting for is here

A forecast that may frustrate drivers, but brings joy to skiers and snowboarders everywhere. Discover what to expect!
8 months ago