It's amazing how fast the word spreads when Portland's about to hit 90 degrees. On Thursday I picked up our boys from school and we stopped at the school's playground so they could play outside for a few minutes. My oldest son said, "It's kind of cold in the shade." He was right because it was … [Read more...]
Portland’s Spring 2012 – Already Blowing Away Last Year’s Weather
Whether you like sunny & warm days or not--Portland's spring of 2012 is already blowing away last year's weather when it comes to heat! My colleague Matt Brode actually dug up this little nugget you see in the graphic here. I guess I'd blocked out how bad last spring was. In a … [Read more...]
What Happens When Portland Hits 80 Degrees On A Spring Day
For starters, the Portland sky turns incredibly blue. Check out Dave's photo! The Willamette River sparkles. Salmon Street Springs fills up with kids. And some adults. And, for once, showers are not causing the rainbows! Portland's Esplanade Loop gets busy. Dragon … [Read more...]
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! … [Read more...]
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 … [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. … [Read more...]
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