Bruce Sussman

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What Happens When Portland Hits 80 Degrees On A Spring Day

Photos from an 80 degree day in Portland Oregon! For starters, the Portland sky turns incredibly blue. Check out Dave’s photo!

Super Moon Above Portland

Did you see the Super Moon on Saturday night May 5, 2012?

Ray Walton did and he snapped this shot. Nice!

It really did seem much brighter (super bright!) than a typical full morn. See yesterday’s post for what else makes the Super Moon so super!

The Super Moon – What It Is And When To See It

What is the “Super Moon”? When does the Super Moon appear? And How can I see the Super Moon?

These are all great questions buzzing on Facebook right now.

Because this is the weekend to see it!

What Is The Super Moon?
The Super Moon is the closest full moon of the year (scientists call this perigree). Because it’s the closest, it appears to be up… Read more

Strong Winds Bring Down Trees Around Portland Metro Area

It was about 3pm on Thursday May 3, 2012.

Like someone flipped a switch on a wind machine, strong gusts started hitting the Portland-Vancouver metro area, and the rest of the Willamette Valley.

The ‘switch’ was a storm center or area of ‘low pressure’ that moved inland just north of Portland. These storm centers draw air toward themselves. In this case, a whole lot of air.… Read more