Lawmakers Debate Daylight Saving Time Changes
Americans once again moved their clocks forward on March 8 as daylight saving time began across most of the United States. But while the yearly “spring forward” is routine, lawmakers …
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From Winter to Summer: Weather Now Could Eliminate Droughts
In the summer of 2025, 70% of the Pacific Northwest experienced a moderate to severe drought, primarily due to a running deficit of low rain years beginning in 2023. However, …
Hot Summer Nights, Mid-July: How to Beat the Heat
Although Washington is known for its rainy and cloudy weather, the summers have become increasingly hot as the years go on. In fact, according to University of Washington State Records, …
It’s Very Hot Out Here- How to Deal with Increasing Temperatures
It’s June now, and the weather is starting to reflect the summer heat. In the start of June alone, Seattle has been hitting near 90 degrees, which is very uncommon …
How to Prepare for a Winter Snow Storm
On Feb. 22, a sudden and severe snowstorm hit Portland, Ore. They received 10.8 inches of snow, their second-heaviest snowfall in a single day on record, causing long-standing traffic backups. …
Predictions for Washington’s 2022 Summer Heat
Remember last year’s hot weather? That heat wave made some of us feel like we were going to die. Well, summer is finally back (after what seemed like a very …
Unusual Precipitation in May Expected to Continue
The weather is a fickle thing and oftentimes unpredictable. But this year’s weather has been something else entirely. Since May has just ended, it is worth noting that this past …
Tips for Safe Travel: Spring Weather
Spring is here, which means the everlasting overcast skies and constant rain that looms in Western Washington is finally letting up. As the sun comes out alongside the change in …
Cost for Weather Disasters Increases Over Past 5 Years
Over the past five years, hurricane prices have gone up an intense amount. As of right now with the most recent extreme weather disaster, Hurricane Ida, the United States spent …
Washington State Promises Heavy Weather
As the rainiest autumn on record continues, flood warnings have been going up from county to county. There is still currently a flood warning active for portions of Skajit and …
Two Killed by Falling Tree in Washington Weather Disaster
Lately in Washington, the weather has been quite harsh as there have been power outages, windstorms, and flood warnings. In Preston, WA on Oct. 24 around 3 p.m. Eastside Fire …
Power Outages, Flooding Hits Eastern King County
On the night of Tuesday, January 12, wind speeds in Issaquah and surrounding areas hit 40-60 miles per hour, causing widespread outages. In some communities, such as Snoqualmie and a …
Snow days at BC
It’s the first snowfall of the year. White powder covers the streets and everyone decides that these are the end times and rational thought can go right out the window. …