It rains one-hundred-fifty days a year in Portland, Oregon. With all that water, why do we need to protect it? If you've lived in the I-5 corridor for any length of time, then you've likely heard about the high quality water many of us get from the Bull Run Watershed. The picture even makes it … [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...]
Sudden String Of Quakes In Southeast Portland
I can't ever remember seeing three earthquakes under Portland in less than ninety minutes. Â Â But it happened Thursday night. Â It's doubtful these are foreshadowing a big quake to come - but the quakes are for now, somewhat of a mystery. Â Surprise Micro-quakes Under SE … [Read more...]
Rare Northwest Storms Drop Inches Of Hail On The Portland-Vancouver Metro Area And Salem
After forecasting in the Willamette area for 15 years, I can count on one hand the number of times I've seen pictures like these where the hail is inches deep. It started with lightning and thunder and then the hail just dumped from the sky. And when each of three different storms was done … [Read more...]
Portland Snow: It Can Happen In April
Here's something I've noticed: every year when April hits Oregon and Washington most of us are shocked it's still rainy and gray. And we really do a double take when anyone mentions the chance for snowflakes.  Even more surprising is what the records say in my graphic here. Latest Snow … [Read more...]
An Interview With Maryhill Winery’s Joe Garoutte
Talk about a sweet location to spend some time sippin' wine! This shot from the KOIN Local 6 WeatherBug camera at Maryhill Winery was taken on April 1st, 2011 - but it's no April fools joke. It really is sunny like this an incredible amount of the time. And it's much, much drier than places … [Read more...]
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