I've heard a lot of crazy predictions about what might happen this weekend from friends and colleagues. "Is it true we could get 4 inches of rain this weekend," someone asked me? Uh, no--it's not. However, we do have a doozy of a fall storm that's going to roar through on Saturday. It's the one … [Read more...]
Thick Wildfire Smoke Invades Western Oregon, Washington
"I haven't seen smoke this thick out here in years, the light makes me feel like I'm on Mars!" That is what Mike Swaja posted on my Facebook Weather Page. I have to agree--skies are looking other-worldly for many of us right now. In this picture, you'd normally have a clear view of Mt. Hood but it … [Read more...]
June 2015 Weather: One To Tell The Grandkids About
Record heat replaced our typically coolish and showery June weather in 2015. Lots of records fell -- so many that I think you'll be able to tell your grandkids, "I remember there was a June where the heat never stopped. Kids played outside in the sun every single day!" Of course, Oregon and … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Portland Hits 100 This Weekend
My favorite blog posts to read are the ones with simple lists--so I can learn something--and then get on with my day. So here are 5Â reasons Portland and many I-5 Corridor cities will hit 100 degrees on Saturday (some may do it Friday, too): Longest Days Of The Year: this is the actual week … [Read more...]
Portland Hot Weather Trend Increasing Right Into Summer 2015
I'm guessing it could be a record year for businesses along the Oregon Coast. Because if you're planning on escaping hot weather anytime in the next few months then it could be your only choice within a reasonable drive. The talk around the I-5 Corridor from Kelso to Vancouver to Salem is that … [Read more...]
Drought Getting Closer To Portland, Oregon Coast
The latest Drought Monitor maps are out--and the west is painted in color. Anywhere with color has, at the least, been unusually dry in the short term. At worst, the color indicates historic drought conditions. You can see the key that explains the image if you click on it. Parts of the … [Read more...]
Shortest Lunar Eclipse Of The Century
You'd better get up early on Saturday April 4, 2015. It's time for our next 'blood moon' but it does not last long. And as usual, viewing conditions will be questionable west of the Cascades and much better east of the mountains and for much of California. Here are the important … [Read more...]
Is Bruce Sussman Back on TV in Portland?
I've heard from quite a few blog readers this weekend--asking if I am back on the Portland airwaves, and if so, for how long. Well, I am back on the air, doing vacation coverage, through March 18th on the KATU Channel 2 morning news. I'm just filling in but it is so great to share the anchor … [Read more...]
Netflix Goes Down, Everyone Suddenly a Comedian
I still remember signing up for Netflix. The first time. I mean, I order a movie using my desktop computer and a DVD comes in the mail just three days later? When I told my friends, they thought it was incredible! Boy have times changed. And in the world of instant streaming of Netflix onto … [Read more...]
Calendar Of Seasons 2015
Is it okay to write a blog post from a bit of a selfish standpoint? I took the time to look up the start and end dates of the 2015 seasons and now I'm putting them all in one place. Easier for you to find when you're debating a friend (months from now) over the start date of Summer 2015. And, … [Read more...]
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