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Columbia Basin dry for the weekend but showers return Monday
Some drizzle was observed in the Tri-Cities area Thursday and Friday as a low pressure system worked its way through the region. That low is on its way east to bring some snow to the Plains and Canadian Prairies (with sharp temperature drops in places like Winnipeg).
The Columbia Basin will... read more ❯
NWS Portland updating how, where they issue weather alerts
On March 5, 2024, the National Weather Service office in Portland is issuing an update to the geography of their public forecast zones. These are the preset boundaries they use to issue a number of their weather alerts, including those for snow, freezing rain, wind, and fog. This update is... read more ❯
A Look at False Spring History
For more than a week, weather enthusiasts have fixated on the chilly upper-level trough that is currently entering the Pacific Northwest and will stick with us for the coming week. Snow levels will drop to 1000’ at times, and a few slushy flakes could be seen even at the lowest... read more ❯
Flow turning NW'ly for Pacific Northwest bringing cooler temps & mountain snow
Seasonally warm temperatures being observed in the Pacific Northwest Friday and Saturday will draw to a close on Sunday when an upper level trough is forecast to turn the upper level wind pattern more northwesterly over the region. As a result, cooler air sourced from the Gulf of Alaska will... read more ❯
February so Far (short!)
It's been a boring first half of February...at least until today, with a wet snowstorm expected in the Columbia River Gorge.
Yesterday was a classic "late inversion season" day, not unlike an early-season day in October or early November. Fog formed in early morning, then slowly burned off under the marginal... read more ❯
Two tornadoes confirmed in California on Wednesday, strongest in area since before 1950
A line of strong storms associated with a low pressure system crossing California and a cold front moving down the coast on Wednesday afternoon produced two tornadoes in San Luis Obispo County just before 16:00. This area is located on the coast about 160 miles (260 km) west of Los... read more ❯
Iceland volcano eruption resumed, hot water lines and roads severed
The newest phase of the eruption near Grindavík, Iceland resumed on February 8 with lava erupting to the east of the Svartsengi power station southwest of the nation’s capital, Reykjavík. This is close to the site of the first eruption from this sequence in December 2023. Lava fountains up to... read more ❯
Low to bring atmospheric river and mix of other hazards to California through Tuesday
A low pressure system moving toward California is forecast to bring a broad swath of weather hazards to the region through Tuesday. Most notably, the path of the low as it moves toward San Francisco and then north up the West Coast will result in the cold front boundary and... read more ❯
Jan 2024 Cold Wave Review
The period from Friday, January 12th through the 19th saw a major intrusion of arctic air into much of the Pacific Northwest, except for the southernmost locations like Medford. Now the cold air is gone, but the aftermath of the storms linger.
I remember thinking back in November that we probably... read more ❯
Snow and freezing rain forecast in the Columbia Basin, Yakima Valley starting Tuesday night
The next Pacific storm is forecast to start bringing precipitation to the Columbia Basin and Yakima Valley late in the day Tuesday. A few light snow showers are possible as early as 17:00 but the main show begins later in the evening for Yakima and overnight in the Tri-Cities.
The first... read more ❯
Daily Weather Reports
Still More Clouds Than Sun . . . .
After a cold, blustery Monday, today will see a little improvement, but our high temps will remain below average. The wind won't be as strong but still enough to give a significant wind chill. We had a little rain/snow mix but no accumulation. There was enough to leave 0.02" in... read more ❯
Tuesday, march 25, 2025-SW Michigan-Several Days Of Sunshine For Us
Currently 30 with an average wind of 6 mph from the SW. Feels like 27 degrees. Dew Point 26, Barometer 29.94, Humidity 74%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:37 am, Sunset 8:00 pm.
Mostly sunny with a high in the lower 40s. NW winds 5-15 mph with gusts to around 25.
Mostly clear... read more ❯
Wind Is The Issue . . . .
Today we have to deal with cold and very windy conditions. On the positive side, warmer temps will be with us once again by the weekend. Yesterday brought rain early, which then turned to wet snow. Although the snow at times seemed quite heavy, it melted right away, so no... read more ❯
Monday, March 24, 2025-SW Michigan-Unwanted Snow Falling
Currently 30 with a SSW wind of 8 mph. Feels like 21 degrees. Dew Point 31, Barometer 29.61, Humidity 100%, Visibility 3 mi. Sunrise 7:39 am, Sunset 7:59 pm.
70% chance of snow showers. High in the upper 30s. W winds 15-25 mph with gusts to 35.
Partly cloudy with an overnight... read more ❯
Continued Cloudy And Cold . . . .
Our seasonal weather continues. Temps aren't expected to make it out of the 40s today and we could see some rain or snow late this afternoon. It will be a bit breezy but not too bad. We had sun most of yesterday but temperatures were in the 40s all day.
Our... read more ❯
Sunday, March 23, 2025-SW Michigan-Chance For More Snow
Currently 30 with an average wind of 4 mph from the ESE. Feels like 25, Dew Point 19, Barometer 30, Humidity 59%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:40 am, Sunset 7:58 pm.
Partly sunny with a 100% chance of afternoon rain. high in the upper 40s. SE winds 10-20 mph with gusts... read more ❯
A Little Snow And Cold Temperatures . . . .
We woke to a few snow pellets on our deck and below freezing temperatures. Since then, it has warmed up a little but still below the comfortable level. Skies look like they are attempting to clear with some breaks in the cloud cover. It isn't even expected to reach 40F,... read more ❯
Weekly Wrap Up: March 22, 2025 #ARWX
Welcome to another Weekly Wrap Up! This week saw a mix of temperatures and mostly-dry conditions (and a ton of wind!) across the Natural State. Here's a look at the temperature highs and lows over the past week from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs, plus a look... read more ❯
Saturday, March 22 2025-SW Michigan-Cold Weather Sticks With Us
Currently 32 with an average wind from the WNW of 10 mph. Feels like 27 degrees, Dew Point 19, Barometer 29.91, Humidity 63%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:42 am, Sunset 7:57 pm.
Mostly sunny today with a high in the mid 30s. NW winds 5-15 mph.
Mostly clear with a low in... read more ❯
Cool But Sunny . . . .
Today doesn't look too bad weather-wise. Highs will be a little above average and we should see quite a bit of sun. We had snow showers early yesterday but it all melted as it hit the ground. Then there was a little sun in the afternoon. It was cold as... read more ❯