This shows the magnitude 7.3 Japan quake -- and how its energy rumbled right under Mt. Hood on December 7, 2012. The quake generated just a small tsunami of 1-3 feet. Much smaller than the monster waves created by the 9.0 mega quake in March 2011. And while cruising twitter for more info on the … [Read more...]
Pineapple Express Makes 2012 One Of Wettest Years In Portland History
I always know it's a wet day in the Portland-Vancouver area when "Lake Sussman" appears. That is, a giant mud puddle in the lower right side of our yard. As you see here, Portland had over an inch of rain on Tuesday December 4, 2012--but this time of year, that's not even close to a record. … [Read more...]
The Saying Mother Nature Forgot: “Everything In Moderation”
I mean, honestly, we've just gone from one extreme to the other! Portland is at 167% of average if you factor both October and November rain totals. And these are the two wettest months, on average, each year. Extreme now: wet. But remember August & September? Our rainfall was just 2% of … [Read more...]
Updated, More Photos: Oregon Zoo’s Baby Elephant Born On Record Breaking Portland Day
It's a girl! And this one weighed in at 300 pounds. In this picture from the Oregon Zoo, we see the young daughter of Asian Elephant Rose-Tu on her feet next to her mom. With the help of a rope harness, Zoo officials say, she was able to stand within 5 short minutes of being born. Read more … [Read more...]
Something Strange Looking In Skies Above Oregon & Washington
Jena tweeted about this weird line in the skies over Washington on Tuesday November 27, 2012. "I took these strange marks after I heard a loud boom. Looks like missiles to me! Thoughts? Anyone else see it.? Yes, Jena, someone else did see it. Kelli from Oregon saw the same type of line off of … [Read more...]
A Special Message To My Friends on Facebook, Twitter And The Weather Blog
Happy Thanksgiving! I think it's pretty cool that no matter what we do or who we are...we all get to share northwest weather. I appreciate the time you take to give me storm reports, email pictures, watch my weathercast on KOIN Local 6 and read this blog. It means a lot to me because your … [Read more...]
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