Ted Buehner
March’s weather kicks off like a lion, 6 pm sunsets around the corner
March seemed to come in like a lion this weekend with well below-average cold temperatures and a mix of rain and wet snow showers.4 months ago
Ted Buehner
Wash. mountains expected to pile up with snow as avalanche anniversary approaches
A much cooler air mass will move onshore through the weekend with a mix of rain and snow showers, a threat of thunderstorms, and sunbreaks.4 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Level 4 avalanche warning issued near Mt. Baker after heavy snow week
The ski area received 31 inches of snow this week and could receive as much as eight additional inches Thursday, according to NWS.4 months ago
Ted Buehner and Bill Kaczaraba
Flooding in Western Wash. possible as front moves through
A strong frontal system will move across Western Washington Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).4 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Spotty lowland snow looming for Snohomish County tonight
There is a better than 70% chance of snow or a snow-rain mix through Tuesday night before it turns into just a steady downpour for the rest of the week.4 months ago
Ted Buehner
Buehner: With March around the corner, thunderstorm season is fast approaching
Thunderstorms can occur any time of the year, but this region actually has two peaks – spring and fall, with spring the primary season.4 months ago
Ted Buehner
The weekend weather will remind us that it’s still winter
A big change in the weather pattern is expected over the weekend and will extend into next week.4 months ago
Ted Buehner
Winter’s still here, but the weather will reflect a sense spring is coming
It is mid-February. Each day is getting a bit over three minutes longer and daylight hours have expanded to about 10.5 hours.4 months ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Windstorm coming to Western Washington
A windstorm is coming to Western Washington on Friday night through Saturday, the National Weather Service (NWS) reports.4 months ago
Ted Buehner
Mountain snowpack sending major warnings about water supplies
It’s the middle of February and Washington's mountain snowpack is well below average from where it should be.4 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Parts of Western Washington see slush and snow, most schools delayed or closed
According to KIRO 7, we will have some wet snow mixing in with rain at times, but for the most part, we’ll see just wet roads into Thursday morning.4 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Cliff Mass on state’s depleted snowpack: ‘We understand … it’s not climate change’
UW atmospheric science professor Cliff Mass cited the region's El Niño winter conditions as the most significant reason for the depleted snowpack.4 months ago
Ted Buehner
Who do we share the term ‘sunbreak’ with?
Where did the term sunbreak originate and who does the Northwest share it with?4 months ago
Ted Buehner
Celebrate National Weatherperson’s Day Feb. 5 with your favorite weather anchor
National Weatherperson’s Day honors the birth of one of America’s first weather observers, John Jeffries in 1744.5 months ago
Ted Buehner
Buehner: This week’s ‘manageable weather’ features light rain, some sun
Temperatures this week will be right around average for early February with highs roughly around the 45-50 degree range.5 months ago
Ted Buehner
Punxsutawney Phil and the big reveal on Groundhog Day
Famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil came out of his burrow to make his folklore weather prediction and we could be in store for an early spring.5 months ago
Ted Buehner
Seattle hit a record low of 0 degrees in 1950; temps are closer to 60 now
The unseasonably warm spring-like weather will continue today before temperatures begin to gradually cool Thursday through the weekend.5 months ago
Ted Buehner
Will unseasonably warm weather continue for Western WA?
Record-high daily temperatures could fall again today and tomorrow.5 months ago
Ted Buehner
Expect more record-breaking warm weather this weekend
A number of high temperature records will be threatened, tied or broken in the next few days in several cities in Western Washington.5 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Friday marked Seattle’s first 5 p.m. sunset of 2024
Both the Oregon and Washington coasts are already enjoying 5 p.m. sunsets, and Portland received its first one on Jan. 21, five days before Seattle.5 months ago
Ted Buehner
Weather vs climate: What’s the difference?
Weather is very short-term, like today, yesterday, or tomorrow. Climate involves a long period of time in an area, decades or even a century.5 months ago
Ted Buehner
Seattle weather: The big warm-up will stick
A week ago, Western Washington was still in a deep freeze. Now, it feels almost balmy outside.5 months ago
Power line falls on car during Oregon ice storm, killing 3 and injuring a baby, authorities say
A power line fell on a parked car during an ice storm that turned roads and mountain highways treacherous in the Pacific Northwest.5 months ago
Frank Sumrall
With freezing temperatures comes drivers’ biggest worry, black ice
According to WSP, if a driver hits a spot of black ice, the best advice is to not hit the brakes and keep the steering wheel straight.5 months ago
