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Ingalls Weather is moving
Ingalls Weather is moving from ingalls.weathertogether.net to a new domain: ingallswx.com! As such, this will be my last post on this website.
Over the past few days, I have migrated all of the posts from this website over to there so that they will remain available. This includes popular ones like... read more ❯
Tri-Cities sees earliest 80°F high on record, Walla Walla and Hermiston also see record temps
The warmest day of the week was able to produce record highs in the Tri-Cities and Walla Walla on March 19. Additionally, Hermiston tied their existing record for that date. Low elevation spots on the Hanford Site, around the Tri-Cities, and in the Hermiston area were able to tap 80°F... read more ❯
Warm and sunny pattern to break down, Pacific Northwest returning to cool rain
Tuesday is likely to be the warmest day of this weather pattern for the Columbia Basin with the Tri-Cities reaching into the upper-70s (26°C). Temperatures in some areas west of the Cascades peaked on Monday. Portland recorded a high of 77°F (25°C), a new record for March 18, while Seattle... read more ❯
Tri-Cities record first 70°F high of 2024
Upper level ridging continues to dominate conditions throughout the Pacific Northwest. This has produced highs above 70°F (21°C) in many lowland locations over the weekend. Quillayute, near Forks on the Olympic Peninsula, even recorded a high of 80°F (27°C) on Saturday.
The Tri-Cities joined the club on Sunday with a high... read more ❯
Portland gets first high above 70°F for 2024
Friday brought Portland’s first afternoon with temperatures above 70°F (21°C) for 2024 with a high of 71°F (22°C) at Portland International Airport. Numerous other stations throughout lowland areas of Western Oregon and parts of Western Washington also achieved 70°, though the Puget Sound Region missed out.
This comes as a ridge... read more ❯
Pons-Brooks Comet to be visible with naked eye, closest approach to Sun on April 21
The comet designated as 12P/Pons-Brooks will reach its closest point to the Sun on April 21, 2024 as part of its 71-year orbit. During this event, the absolute magnitude is expected to reach 4.5 to 5.0 making it bright enough to possibly see with the naked eye from suburban (and... read more ❯
Earthquake swarm occurring along Oregon-Nevada border
An uptick in earthquake activity is being observed along the Oregon-Nevada border between Lakeview and Steens Mountain. For the 30 day period ending 12:00 PDT March 12, 29 earthquakes were located in this area. The vast majority have been too small to be felt by humans but a M3.5 earthquake... read more ❯
Strong ridge to develop over the Northwest, sunny skies and warm temps forecast
Leftover moisture and cold air aloft will be enough for scattered showers and isolated t-storms throughout the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday. These storms will be more widespread along and west of the Cascades and some may produce small hail and/or graupel. The Columbia Gorge, Hermiston, and the Tri-Cities will be... read more ❯
Winter 2023-24, R.I.P.
Five days ago, local meteorologists declared that "winter is over." There has been considerable debate the past few years about what constitutes "wintry" conditions in our mild temperate climate. Here's why I feel that winter is truly over:
1. We're not going to have a significant snowstorm in the lowest elevations... read more ❯
Third cold front in a row to pass through Pacific Northwest on Monday
The third system in a train that started late last week is forecast to reach the Pacific Northwest during the day Monday. High clouds from this are already reaching the Interstate 5 corridor as of 07:00. Rainfall totals through Tuesday reaching half an inch (10 mm) are forecast for Portland,... read more ❯
Daily Weather Reports
Another Cold Front . . . .
Once again, our temperatures have tumbled below average, although it won't last. Today will feel like a March day and so far there has been no sun. There is a freeze warning for tonight although I don't think it matters much. The flowers that we have right now are pretty... read more ❯
Wednesday, April 24, 2024-SW Michigan-Another Ridiculously Cold Night Coming
Currently 41 with a 5 mph wind from the ESE. Feels like 37 degrees. Dew Point 30, Humidity 78%, Barometer 30.13, Visibility 10 mi, Sunrise 6:45 am, Sunset 8:36 pm.
Mostly cloudy until midday then clearing. High in the lower 50s. NE winds 5-15 mph.
Mostly clear tonight with a low in... read more ❯
Non-Weather: Why the Mountains Stand Released!
Ashlyn Ohm's book, Why the Mountains Stand, is here! She's also having a launch party! This special event will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, at Capachi's Coffee + Tea in Hot Springs. There will also be a live stream of it on her Facebook page.
... read more ❯
Rain Expected . . . . .
Our morning has been cloudy, and rain is expected for this afternoon. We did receive a little overnight, but now it is dry and windy. One of the YouTube weather forecasters said that my area could get tornado weather late Friday. That's still a few days away and we'll see... read more ❯
Tuesday, April 23, 2024-SW Michigan-Small Risk For Severe Weather Today
Currently 59 with a 9 mph from the WSW. Feels like 59 degrees. Dew Point 38, Humidity 47%, Barometer 29.71, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:46 am, Sunset 8:35 pm.
70% chance of rain with a slight chance for a thunderstorm today. High in the lower 60s. SW winds 15-20 mph with... read more ❯
Sunny And Warmer . . .
Today will be much improved from the last two, with plenty of sun and warmer temps. Winds will still be a bit brisk, but with the warmer temperatures, it won't feel as cold. There is no rain in the forecast until late tomorrow. The lawn was mowed Saturday, so we're... read more ❯
Monday, April 22, 2024-SW Michigan-Get Used To Rain
Currently 50 with an average wind from the W of 5 mph. Feels like 50 degrees. Dew Point 34, Humidity 48%, Barometer 30.07, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:48 am, Sunset 6:48 pm.
Sunny today with in the lower 60s. SW winds 5-15 mph increasing to 15-20 with gusts to 30.
Partly cloudy... read more ❯
Sunday, April 21, 2024-SW Michigan-Still Pretty Chilly
Currently 46 with an average wind from the WNW of 8 mph. Feels like 45 degrees. Dew Point 27, Humidity 50%, Barometer 30.11, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:50 am, Sunset 8:32 pm.
Sunny with a high in the lower 50s. W winds 10-20 mph.
Mostly clear with widespread overnight frost. Low in... read more ❯
Looks Like Spring . . . . . .
Our Saturday was mostly cloudy and cold. Strong winds made it even feel colder. Today will still be windy but temps will rise higher, so should be more pleasant. There is no rain in the forecast until Tuesday, and temperatures will be on the rise all week.
Our 10:15 AM temperature... read more ❯
Cold And Mostly Cloudy . . . .
Yesterday turned out quite nice although much too windy. At least there was plenty of sun but temps didn't feel nearly as warm as they were. Highs made it to the mid 50s but the wind chill was in the 40s. Today is cold, and although we have seen a... read more ❯