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...]
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...]
Bad Hair Day For The Northwest – Wind Warnings, Advisories In Place
Aqua Net anyone? Â Better buy an extra can for Thursday and cement that hair in place. Or else, it's going to get ugly! It's looking like a wild Thursday for those of us living in Washington and Oregon. By late morning, we could start seeing I-5 Corridor gusts of 40mph. Normally, it's … [Read more...]
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