New York earthquake a reminder of the 2001 Nisqually earthquake in Washington
The 6.8 magnitude Nisqually earthquake in 2001 was centered about 35 miles deep near Anderson Island in South Puget Sound.1 year ago
Buehner: ‘Garden-ready’ weather approaching as overnight frost dwindles
The recent warm, early spring days have made gardeners itching for "garden-ready" weather -- a time to begin putting seasonal plants outside.1 year ago
Buehner: More ‘sunny, unseasonably warm’ spring weather through Tuesday
In the meantime, more sunny and unseasonably warm early spring weather is in store through Tuesday this week.1 year ago
Washington drivers need to remove studded tires as March 31 deadline arrives
WSDOT said studded tires damage pavement on roads, costing taxpayers additional road repair and maintenance costs.1 year ago
Expect good Easter weekend weather for egg hunts, chilly evening Mariners games
Both Saturday and Sunday of Easter weekend will feature temperatures warming to around 60 degrees across much of Western Washington.1 year ago
Rain expected Tues. through Thurs., wet conditions for Mariners’ opening day
With the ongoing wet weather on Thursday, the stadium roof will likely be closed, but drier conditions are expected for the rest of the four-game series.1 year ago
10 years later: Ted Buehner recalls Oso landslide sweeping everything in its path
Ten years ago, the Oso landslide occurred. Forty-three lives were lost in this tragic event, the deadliest landside in American history.1 year ago
Tuesday is Seattle’s last 60+ degree day in March
The sunshine and unseasonably warm temperatures will continue Monday and extend into Tuesday as the spring equinox arrives shortly after 8 p.m.1 year ago
Ides of March brings Western Washington the best weather of the year
The weather is going to feel like spring has sprung. Temperatures will be the warmest experienced since mid-October last year.1 year ago
Buehner: Sunshine in Seattle with warmest temperatures since October
This week鈥檚 weather experienced a big turnaround after wet and relatively cool start, finishing with sunshine and likely the warmest temperatures since mid-October.1 year ago
Wash. snowpack rebounding after recent weather, still far below average
This winter season鈥檚 mountain snowpack has been well below average to this point, so how much of the snow deficit was made up during the recent snows?1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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 鈥� spring and fall, with spring the primary season.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
Mountain snowpack sending major warnings about water supplies
It鈥檚 the middle of February and Washington's mountain snowpack is well below average from where it should be.1 year ago
Who do we share the term ‘sunbreak’ with?
Where did the term sunbreak originate and who does the Northwest share it with?1 year ago
There really is a difference between rain and showers
Rain versus showers. Yes, both of these terms are wet and can be confusing.1 year ago
Celebrate National Weatherperson鈥檚 Day Feb. 5 with your favorite weather anchor
National Weatherperson鈥檚 Day honors the birth of one of America鈥檚 first weather observers, John Jeffries in 1744.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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.1 year ago