We all know this La Nina driven rainy season has seemed extra long. But for some reason, many people want specifics--I guess, to put a number to their pain! People have been asking me things like this: "Is there a site that counts the number of rainy days in Portland each winter?" "Is … [Read more...]
Spring Trend Appearing For The Pacific Northwest
You remember the music group Survivor, right? Well, only if you know the song "Eye of the Tiger" from 1982. Survivor is a one hit wonder. And you know Los Del Rio, don't you? Only if you've been to a wedding reception and danced to the "Macarena"! Another one hit wonder. This time from … [Read more...]
Better Late Than Never: Warmer Weather Finally Headed For The Northwest
From Astoria to Portland to Bend our April is going into the record books for cool & wet weather. And in Mt. Bachelor's case, it's an all time snow record. Now, after this history making April, it's time to move on. Are you with me on this? Finally, the storm track will stay … [Read more...]
Unusually Strong Spring Storm Means A Wet & Windy Monday
Updated: the storm center at the surface - moved inland south of the Portland area. So that will mean less wind and most of the advisories and warnings are now cancelled. However, it's still going to be breezy at times with some nice afternoon downpours! During the winter months, it's pretty … [Read more...]
Portland In April: Record Breaking Cold
I've had enough of our cold spring. Seriously. I'm just done. At least I'm not alone. Thanks to those of you who said you're also 'over it' on my Facebook Weather Page. Here's the problem: our record highs this time of year are mainly in the 80s. Our average highs are in the 60s. And we can't … [Read more...]
La Nina Delivers Wet, Record Cool March 2011 For Northwest
Updated: 3/31/2011 I tend to feel most sorry for golfers and gardeners as winter turns into spring on the calendar--but not in water logged yards or on mushy fairways. And let's face it: walking the dog in Washington and  Oregon has been a chilling and damp experience much of this … [Read more...]