The Washington State Patrol (WSP), in partnership with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) and law enforcement agencies across the state, are beginning the “Home for the Holidays” traffic safety campaign this weekend. The educational campaign continues through New Year’s Eve with a focus on reminding and encouraging drivers to take extra precautions in adverse…
Winter’s on its way with some snow and icy conditions, and the Washington State Department of Transportation has tips on how stay safe and keep everyone moving this winter. “Many mountain pass closures, for example, are due to driver behavior, including going too fast for winter weather, inattentiveness or failing to have proper equipment like…
Along with the temperature, Snohomish County PUD customers’ power and water demands promise to climb over the next few days. The PUD is prepared to meet high energy and water demand, but small changes in customer behavior to conserve can decrease stress on the grid and water system. Earlier this week, the National Weather Service…
The National Weather Service is predicting “dangerously hot conditions” across much of Western Washington now through Thursday evening. Temperatures are forecast to reach the high 90s and pass 100 degrees in some areas. This means it’s time for people to plan and take precautions to stay cool and safe, both outdoors and at home, the…
Starting July 23, Snohomish County PUD will no longer disconnect residential customers’ electricity or water service for the duration of high-heat events. Additionally, the PUD will reconnect any previously disconnected electric and water service when requested by customers during high-heat events. The new approach recognizes that customer access to electricity and water for the…
As the climate changes, the threat of wildfires looms larger every year. The Washington State Department of Health is urging the public to prepare now for smoke that can make air unhealthy to breathe. Smoke Ready Week, observed June 12-16, is an opportunity to take proactive steps to protect yourself and your family. “We are…
The Under the Weather column is taking a break. Columnist Kelsie Nelson said she hopes to resume her popular weather forecasting column in the future but is unable to continue writing it at this time.
You might have noticed that the first excessive heat warning of 2023 hit us even earlier than usual this year. We are now seeing temperatures above 80 degrees even before the official start of summer. While temperatures in this range were foreign to Western Washington when I was growing up here, we are now much…
Be careful what you wish for! Up to this point, the main weather complaint I’ve heard regarding weather is that people wished that it would start to warm up. After all, we’ve only had two 70-degree days on the books at Paine Field this year, both of which occurred at the end of April. Climatologically,…
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but at the time of writing this on Thursday evening, it’s sunny… and warm! If you pay any attention to weather (and if you’re reading this, I’d think you do), you’ve probably heard that it’s supposed to be nice this weekend. I know it’s been a hot topic (pun…
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Besides a couple sporadic spring-like days, it hasn’t felt too much like spring so far, especially over the month of April. Whoever coined the adage “April showers brings May flowers” has been spot on — at least for the first half of the phrase. For the first 19 days of the month, we’ve had 2.1…
There isn’t a better holiday than Easter that signals springtime — bright colors, outdoor egg hunts, outdoor family gatherings in the sunshine… Many typical Easter festivities require the weather to cooperate. No one wants to go to an egg hunt where their children get drenched in the process, after all. Unfortunately, if you have any…
We are officially in the month of April. If that doesn’t shock you a bit, how about I put it another way: We’re a quarter of the way through 2023 — and that’s no joke! April is the time of year when the weather can have a hard time picking a season. Sometimes it can’t…
All those heavy laden and weary from winter — rejoice! The burden has been lifted: spring is here! Winter is now in the books, so let’s take a look at the precipitation totals for the astronomical season, which is what most people think of when they hear the word “season” (when compared to meteorological seasons)….
The month of February flew by, and we’re already near halfway through March. And here we are about to spring forward! Days are getting lighter and summertime is inching closer and closer… We tend to see a mixed bag during March, with winterlike weather at one moment and springlike weather the next. As we go…
Edmonds resident Mary Anne Dillon shared this feel-good story involving her daughter’s soccer team: On Sunday, the FC Edmonds Girls ’08 Super League Premier soccer team’s game was cancelled due to snow on its normal home field. “Our opponent drove all the way from Spokane and we weren’t going to have them drive back for…
The National Weather Service is forecasting snow, ice, and wind in Snohomish, King and Pierce counties over the next several days, which may have an impact on regional transportation. Here are a few tips from Sound Transit to help you prepare for your commute during these challenging conditions: Be prepared: Sign up for text or email Service…
We had another taste of wintry weather this week, but it was quite short-lived. To illustrate this, the following two photos were taken just over 24 hours apart: In the Bothell area, I didn’t officially measure, but it seemed as if we had a little over an inch of snow on some surfaces (thankfully not…
We’ve passed the halfway point in the month of February, and so far, we are an inch behind average for precipitation at Paine Field. We’ve seen 0.7 inches of measurable rainfall through the first 15 days of the month, with the average being 1.7 inches. Since 1999, this year’s rainfall total for the first 15…
It’s hard to believe, but Valentine’s Day is just around the corner — it snuck up on us, didn’t it? If you are celebrating, hopefully your preparations are well-underway! In honor of the holiday, let’s take a quick peek at the climatology at Paine Field for Feb. 14. The record high daily precipitation is a…
