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...]
Deep Avalanche On Mt. Hood; Washington Avalanche Closes Pass
We grumbled so long (and loudly) about our record breaking cold and rain during March 2011 - that the winds finally brought in Portland's first 60 degree day on March 31, the latest on record. But in the Oregon and Washington Cascades, that warm up has helped make avalanche danger as high … [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...]
An Interview With “Rainbirds” Who Escape The Northwest Rainy Season
We all know about snowbirds, right? They're  people who leave places like North Dakota and bitter cold and snow for somewhere warmer down south. Well, here in the northwest we have our own version of those people: rainbirds! And in my continuing series of Friday interviews, I'm talking with … [Read more...]
Northwest Winter 2010 Wrap-Up, Spring 2011 Forecast
It's a classic spring photo: Maty, the dog, wearing her lei on the first day of Spring near Bend, Oregon. P-o-o-r Maty! Shannon Mendiola tweeted this photo and says she wishes Central Oregon snow would stop now that it's spring but she resigned herself to whatever comes: "it is what it is!" If … [Read more...]
An Interview With Meteorologist Matt Brode
This is the first in a series of Friday posts. I'm going to do interviews and have guest blogs most Fridays, just for fun.  And why not start with someone I respect and enjoy working with at KOIN Local 6?  Here's my interview with Meteorologist Matt Brode. Meet Matt...  Since … [Read more...]
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