Spring weather will require a little more patience
While much of the rest of the nation is currently experiencing warmer conditions, it seems like the Pacific Northwest is suffering a La Nina hangover.2 years ago
Buehner: Don’t forget to remove studded tires before the weekend
WSDOT said studded tires damage pavement, costing taxpayers鈥� additional road repair and maintenance expenditures.2 years ago
Prepare for the next disaster at the Emergency Preparedness Conference
Being prepared before the next emergency arrives is key to preserving businesses and organizations of many kinds.2 years ago
Allergy season arrives early across the Pacific Northwest
Allergy sufferers, achoo!! Sniffle! Runny nose and red itchy eyes. Allergy season is here already in the Pacific Northwest.2 years ago
Big change with rain dropping temperatures, snow in the passes
Enjoy today鈥檚 warm sunshine because a big change is coming in the weather again, as much cooler temperatures than average and wet conditions return2 years ago
Oso community marks 9-year anniversary of deadly landslide
March 22nd marks a solemn day in Washington's history. It was nine years ago when the Oso landslide occurred, taking 43 lives.2 years ago
Several more weeks of winter despite La Ni帽a’s end
The climate experts note that after La Nina, 鈥榥eutral鈥� conditions are now in place and expected to continue through the spring and into summer.2 years ago
Time to ‘spring forward’ again for Daylight Saving Time
You are not alone. Sleep scientists have found more than half of Americans usually feel tired after the adjustment back to daylight time.2 years ago
March is the start of thunderstorm season in the Pacific Northwest
Thunderstorms can occur throughout the year, but springtime is prime time, while autumn has another rise in thunderstorm activity as well.2 years ago
The deadliest avalanche in U.S. history occurred at Stevens Pass
March 1 marks the date of the deadliest avalanche in the history of the United States: the Wellington avalanche near Stevens Pass in 1910.2 years ago
Buehner: Weather balloons are more common than you think
Weather balloons are launched twice each day from about 900 locations around the world, providing a vertical snapshot of Earth鈥檚 atmosphere.2 years ago
Buehner: 2023 is another great year to look at the stars
2022 was a wonderful year to view stars in the night sky, and 2023 will offer even more delights across the Puget Sound region.2 years ago
Below average mountain snowpack likely to stage a comeback
Last week, I reported that our mountain snowpack had fallen behind thanks to a relatively mild and dry January.2 years ago
Mountain snowpack has fallen behind; could impact water supply
After a drier than average January, our mountain snowpack has fallen behind. The Puget Sound region was warmer than average this month.2 years ago
The history of Groundhog Day and what it means for Washington
February 2 is Groundhog Day, and with it, there is the history behind this folklore and the annual ceremony in Punxsutawney, PA.2 years ago
Winter not over yet despite warmer than usual January
After two periods of cold weather, snow, and even a rare ice storm, January 2023 has been relatively mild and dry. But winter isn't over yet.2 years ago
Washington weather ‘stretched limits,’ ‘extremes’ in 2022
Weather in Washington state this year was about stretching limits, and taking the region on quite the roller coaster.2 years ago
Track Santa on Christmas Eve with the help of NORAD
Do you want to track Santa as he makes his visits around the world on Christmas Eve? Saint Nicholas has a busy night ahead3 years ago
Ted Buehner’s wonderful adventure holiday travel guide
About 113 million people are expected to travel for the Christmas holiday weekend period nationwide, according to AAA.3 years ago
Buehner: When to expect more daylight after the winter solstice
As I often joked just after the Winter Solstice when working at the National Weather Service, summer is coming!3 years ago
Looking back at the Hanukkah Eve wind storm 16 years ago
16 years ago, on the evening of Dec. 14 into early Dec. 15, the storm plowed through the region with wind gusts up to 100 mph.3 years ago
What to expect on the drive home with snow in the Cascades
Many motorists will be returning home tomorrow after the long holiday weekend and the Apple Cup in Pullman.3 years ago
Atypical dry spell could last through Thanksgiving Day
After a wet Tuesday, higher pressure aloft will produce dry days across western Washington for Wednesday and Thanksgiving Day.3 years ago
