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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
Monday, June 3, 2025-SW Michigan-Couple Warm Days
Currently 61 with an average wind from the SSW of 1 mph. Feels like 61 degrees, Dew Point 41, Barometer 30.01, Humidity 41%,Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:05 am, Sunset 9:15 pm.
Mostly sunny. High in the upper 70s, SW winds 5-15 mph.
Partly cloudy with a low in the upper 50s. S... read more ❯
Hazy Skies From Canadian Wildfired . . . . .
My picture shows last night's sunset through the smoke in the air. With the wind shift today, it shouldn't be as noticeable. The northern lights are supposed to be visible tonight in most of the northern states. Hopefully, it will be clear enough to see them, and they don't appear... read more ❯
Sunday, June 1, 2025-SW Michigan-Bright But Cool Today
Currently 52 with an average wind from the WNW of 1 mph. Feels like 52 degrees. Dew Point 39, Barometer 29.9, Humidity 50%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:06 am, Sunset 9:14 pm.
Mostly sunny today with a high in the upper 60s. NW winds 5-10 mph.
Partly cloudy with a low in... read more ❯
Nice Weather For Our Saturday . . . .
Yesterday brought mostly cloudy skies and a few drops of rain. We should see quite a bit of sun today although temps will be below average again. We are expecting our first round of hot temperatures next week. We could even see 90F one day. As much as I hate... read more ❯
Weekly Wrap Up: May 31, 2025 #ARWX
Welcome to another Weekly Wrap Up! This week saw warm temperatures and rain across the Natural State. Here's a look at the temperature highs and lows from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs this past week, plus a look at the rain totals from my CoCoRaHS rain gauge.
Here's... read more ❯
Saturday, May 31, 2025-SW Michigan-Pleasant But Chilly Weekend
Currently 52 with an average wind from the WNW of 5 mph. Feels like 52 degrees. Dew Point 41, Barometer 29.78, Humidity 60%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:06 am, Sunset 9:13 pm.
Sunny today with a high in the mid 60s. N winds 10-15 mph with gusts to 25.
Clear. Low in... read more ❯
Friday, May 30, 2025-SW Michigan-Nice Weekend Coming Up
Currently 68 with an average wind from the SW of 3 mph. Feels like 68 degrees. Dew Point 52, Barometer 29.75, Humidity 53%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:07 am, Sunset 9:13 pm.
Mostly sunny thru early afternoon becoming partly sunny with a 40% chance of a shower or a thunderstorm. High... read more ❯
Finally, Some Seasonable Weather . . . .
Yesterday began wet and gloomy, but skies began to clear in the afternoon, and we ended the day with a little sun. This morning is pleasant with partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures. Highs should reach well into the 70s and a few thunderstorms for this afternoon aren't out of... read more ❯
Thursday, May 29, 2025-SW Michigan-Slight Chance Of More Rain Today
Currently 57 with an average wind from the SW of 4 mph. Feels like 57 degrees. Dew Point 54, Barometer 30.01, Humidity 84%, Visibility 10 mi, Sunrise 6:08 am, Sunset 9:12 pm.
Cloudy until midday becoming partly sunny with a 20% chance of isolated rain showers. High in the upper 60s.... read more ❯
More Rain Expected . . . .
We have cloudy skies this afternoon, following clear skies this morning. We are expecting showers later today and continuing into the overnight. Temperatures will once again be below average until Friday.
Our 12:30 PM temperature is 63°F, the humidity is 64%, and skies are overcast. Winds are from the ENE at... read more ❯