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.
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?
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.
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 […]
Wednesday, February 5, is a day to show appreciation for all those who provide Americans with the best weather forecasts -- named National Weatherperson's Day.
The Pacific Northwest is entering a deep freeze. That and predictions of a rain/snow mix will make moving about treacherous. “The stubborn cold low pressure aloft is forecast to remain just off the coast through Wednesday before finally moving onshore Thursday,” ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Newsradio meteorologist Ted Buehner told MyNorthwest. “Spotty rain or snow showers continue to […]