The smoke moved into the skies above Portland, Oregon more than a week ago, triggering an eerie Sunday night sunset. This photo from an evening barbecue does not do it justice. After seeing this, I pulled up the satellite map on my phone and watched the smoke move in as upper-level winds started … [Read more...]
5 New Facts About the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii
There are fewer headlines these days about the ongoing eruption happening at the Kilauea volcano on the Big Island. But there are still amazing things happening. Here are 5 new facts about Kilauea right now: Kilauea Volcano Fact #1: The "Fissure 8" lava fountain still bubbles lava about 165 feet … [Read more...]
Can an Underwater Volcano Cause a Tsunami?
Can an erupting underwater volcano cause tsunami waves? In some cases, the answer is yes. In fact, in January 2022, a massive undersea volcano erupted in the Pacific Ocean and created tsunami waves that hit multiple continents and islands. Scientists from around the world are still mapping … [Read more...]
Weekend Wind Gust Recap
I've always said that my least favorite thing to forecast is significant wind. Too many times I've seen forecasts for strong winds go bust, largely because there are so many intricate details that have to come together. And in the case of Saturday, we were absolutely on the low end of what was … [Read more...]
FAQ on Saturday Wind; Warnings Issued
[Updated - 10:55am Saturday with new peak wind times] What does a High Wind Warning for the Portland-Vancouver area really mean? The National Weather Service in Portland issued a High Wind Warning for the I-5 Corridor for Saturday, April 7, 2018. This warning extends from about Kelso down through … [Read more...]
Which ‘Snow Zone’ Are You In Tonight?
The late February snow machine is about to kick into high gear over the I-5 corridor again. Are you ready? The National Weather Service put together this map which captures the big picture of what to expect by late evening. It will be the result of what appears to be a few hours of solid … [Read more...]
Where The Wind Chill Is Nearly 90 Below Zero
I was at KATU News Friday night, updating the forecast for the 11pm newscast. We always have new information to analyze before the late news starts. And that's when I noticed this funny and crazy tweet from the National Weather Service Office in Seattle: Can you believe what it says? Mt. … [Read more...]
Is a ‘Bomb Cyclone’ a Real Thing?
It seems like almost everyone has been talking about the "Bomb Cyclone" or "Bomb Storm" hitting the northeastern U.S. And I've actually overheard conversations about it. Did you have one like this? "I've been watching the weather for 20 years and I've never heard of a Bomb Cyclone. Is that … [Read more...]
How an Uber Driver Saved a Portland Weatherman’s Day
I walked into the KATU News Studios this afternoon and realized I'd forgotten something crucial: my pants. Well, technically I had some - but they were blue jeans - and on camera they gave away my secret. As a result, I did most of my 3pm weather during Afternoon Live and the start of our 4pm … [Read more...]
A White Christmas 2017 in Portland?
Temperatures are falling, the east wind is howling and a storm system lurks off the coast of Oregon and Washington as we roll into Christmas Eve. Could a sled, landing on your rooftop, be next? Well, don't hold your breath on that one...but do keep an eye out the window all the way through … [Read more...]
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