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…
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…
We ended the month of January on a dry note, but not before we amassed 3.95 inches of rain at Paine Field. This was very close to normal, ending just 0.06 inches above average. The first couple days of February have continued in this dry pattern but — in the typical Northwest winter fashion —…
We’re already about to wrap up the month of January — that’s right, we’re almost one-twelfth of the way through 2023. Time to start preparing for 2024… just kidding. Over the past week or so, the rate of rainfall at Paine Field has slowed down from what we have seen for most of the month….
It’s already over halfway through January — time is just flying by, isn’t it? At this time of the year, we’re no strangers to pretty consistent rainfall. After all, climatologically speaking, January is the third-wettest month of the year. So far this month, we’ve been living up to that standard. We had a slow start…
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Happy New Year, everyone! The start of 2023 has been relatively dry thus far, but as we head into the first full weekend of the year, the rain is expected to pick up thanks to a train of several systems headed our way. Compared to what we saw toward the end of December, these storms…
The month of December has given us quite a bit of excitement this year. We’ve had significant snowfall, rainfall, wind and even a historic freezing rain event. I don’t ever recall seeing what I saw last Friday with the freezing rain. When I stepped outside, it was literally like stepping onto an ice rink. Even…
Approximately 6,000 customers in Lynnwood, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace and Brier lost power Sunday night as high winds whipped through the area. Snohomish County PUD Media Liaison Kellie Stickney said Monday that crews worked overnight to restore power to the affected areas. “We have already been able to restore [power to] about 5,000 customers in our…
Happy winter, everyone! We’ve officially passed the winter solstice, also known as the shortest day of the year, signaling the start of astronomical winter. And boy, has it felt like winter around here for the past several days. You can just take a step outside and it shocks you a little bit at how cold…
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) notes it’s been a challenging few days for drivers who’ve faced snowy, icy roads in the lowlands north of Seattle and for those crossing the Cascades. WSDOT maintenance crews have been working around the clock, treating, plowing and sanding highways, to help drivers get safely to their destination….
The South Snohomish County Cold Weather Shelter will be open Thursday and Friday evening, Dec. 22-23, as temperatures are expected to drop into the low 20s overnight. Upon arrival, individuals will be fed dinner, receive a warm mat and blanket and be offered breakfast in the morning before their departure. The volunteer-run shelter will not…
The Interstate 5 express lanes in Seattle will remain open in the southbound direction through at least mid-morning, Wednesday, Dec. 21 due to snow and ice. The express lanes normally operate in the southbound direction weekdays from 5 to 11 a.m. and in the northbound direction from 11:15 a.m. to 11 p.m. Given current weather…
With heavy snow and slick roads making driving treacherous, the City of Lynnwood said its snow plows were busy clearing local roadways Tuesday morning and will continue plowing into the weekend if necessary. “We went into a 24-hour snow activation at noon on Sunday and have been deicing and plowing ever since,” said Lynnwood Manager…
The Verdant Health Commission said it has funded two organizations that provide critical services to help the unhoused during winter months: South County Fire and the Cold Weather Shelter. As the cold winter months take hold, homeless individuals become increasingly vulnerable to health risks such as frostbite, hypothermia and even death, Verdant said in a…
The words “snow” and “Christmas” oftentimes go together like “peanut butter” and “jelly” unless you live in Western Washington — then they are more like the words “oil” and “water.” If you’ve lived in the area for any length of time, you know to not hold your breath for that “white Christmas” (which is meteorologically…
