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We were all sitting out in the yard for the first time this year, and even with the wind, it is warm enough to not wear a coat.  Yesterday was very warm also with some sun, but we have already hit 70°F today.  Un […]

Once again, most of our snow is gone except where there were some snow piles or ice.  Our high yesterday got up to the mid 50s, and it really felt like spring.  There was a mix of sun and clouds, and it was r […]

Rain showers were observed in the Columbia Basin early Tuesday as a disturbance passed through the Pacific Northwest. Most of the lowland precipitation has ended, though some showers remain possible into the […]

Today began with plenty of sun, but has been mixed with periods of clouds.  Temps this morning were in the low teens when I got up and haven’t warmed up much since then.  We knew it would be cold today so we d […]

After listening to our forecast for last night. we were supposed to originally get only a trace of snow to an inch.  Then they increased it to 2-3 inches.  We woke this morning to  4.5 inches.  Not what we exp […]

Today is quite nice although chilly.  We are all looking forward to our warmer temperatures next week, with highs in the 50s expected every day.  Unfortunately, Saturday will feel like the middle of winter once a […]

Although the temps are a bit chilly, it still seems like a typical March day.  Breezes are light and we have sun shining through a partly cloudy sky.  This coming weekend isn’t looking too great, but then, s […]

Yesterday, I went for a stroll through through Azalea Way in the Washington Arboretum, a gravel path lined by cherries, azaleas, rhododendrons, and many other beautiful flowers, shrubs, and trees. Azalea Way has a […]

Just when we lost all of our previous snow, Mother Nature decided it was too early to look like spring.  There was a mix of rain and snow when I got up this morning, but now has changed to all snow.  We have a […]

We received a little rain overnight and winds howled all night long.  The temperature was 57F at 8 AM this morning, and it dropped 20 degrees in just 2  hours.  We are victims of a strong cold front which ca […]

TEMPERATURES
February 2022’s area Average Temperatures were slightly below Normal, with the greater departures being with Average Minimum Temperatures. The month was a topsy-turvy one compared to most Februaries […]

Today will be like a day in April with highs getting up to near 60°F.  Days like this are such spoilers this time of year because they are always followed by another cold front, bringing undesirable weather w […]

Meteorological spring begins on March 1st, and you can feel it in the air. After 1.25” of rain on 2/27 and an incredible 2.97” on 2/28, the weather since Tuesday 3/1 has been tranquil, with partly cloudy skies int […]

We have frost and mostly clear skies this morning.  Highs are only expected to reach the low 40s, but then tomorrow will be wonderful and the pick day of the weekend.  We could see 60F.  Sunday will bring fa […]

Today is quite nice although very cold.  Once again, there is an extreme drop in our temperatures with highs today remaining below the freezing mark.  This seems to be happening every 3-4 days for us.  Just wh […]

We have some very warm weather coming for the weekend.  Temperatures could even reach 60F if NOAA is correct.  Today is starting out with sun although that isn’t supposed to last.  There is rain expected for ou […]

Our first day of spring, meteorologically speaking, is starting out very nice.  Skies are mostly cloudy and there is a slight chance of rain, but it does feel like spring.  I haven’t seen any robins yet but the r […]

Our weekend was quite nice after our 3.5″ snowfall on Thursday.  Temperatures warmed up enough that most of it melted within three days.  In fact, our ground cover right now is only about 50%.  With mild te […]

A warm front is passing over the Columbia Basin during the day Sunday to bring some rain showers and warmer temperatures. Rain showers are also possible Monday around the region with the highest chance being in […]

We received another 3.5 inches of snow overnight, and light snow flurries have continued most of the morning.  Temperatures are a little warmer than yesterday, and where we shoveled on our deck, has melted in […]