Around 2:30PM, April 12, 2013, a King County Sheriffs Spokesperson reported via Twitter that crews were responding to two separate avalanches in the Snoqualmie Pass area. The first avalanche was on Granite … [Read more...]
Cold Front Moving in; Higher Valley Hills Could See Little Snow Today & Tonight
Rain mixed with snow greeted some morning drivers on the higher hill in the Snoqualmie Valley this morning. King 5 weather forecaster Jeff Renner said that's because the some colder air from an approaching … [Read more...]
Overnight Snow Means Snoqualmie Valley Schools Opening 2 Hours Late, December 18th
Kids should be waking up happy today, as snow coats the ground. Much of the valley saw 1-2 inches overnight. In response, the Snoqualmie Valley School District delayed the start of school by 2 hours with … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Schools Open 2 Hours Late, Limited Transportation, March 6th
It snowed a little more than weather forecasters predicted overnight. As a result Snoqualmie Valley School are open, but running 2 hours late with limited transportation for Tuesday, March 6th. According to … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Ice Storm Aftermath On Highways 18 And 202 Through Pictures
** 1/20, 7PM: Snoqualmie Ridge IGA grocery store closed early tonight. Gateway Gas is out of fuel, awaiting another delivery, but still open for limited groceries. Finaghty's Irish Pub is open with limited … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Under Rare Ice Storm Warning
** If you are looking for storm and power outage updates please go to latest story for current updates. ** If you haven't stepped outside yet this morning, be careful. There is no traction. Only ice. … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley School District Closed For A Third Snow Day – Thursday, January 19th
Fresh off the heals of two consecutive snow days, SVSD officials just announced , "Due to inclement weather and road conditions all Snoqualmie Valley School District schools will be closed again on Thursday, … [Read more...]
Embracing The Snow "Dorkiness" Of The Pacific Northwest
What is it about snow in Western Washington? Other parts of the country love to make fun of us and our reaction to snow. Let's admit it. We are kind of dorks when it comes to anticipating snow. We aren't … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Storm Resource Page – Snow Removal Plan Included
** Snoqualmie Valley Schools are closed and Allied Waste will not be collecting today, Wednesday, January 18th. ** Did you know the City of Snoqualmie has a Storm Resource Page? Well, they do and it's full … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Could See Record January Snow
** January 17th: Latest from Komo Weather Forecasters: "CASCADE FOOTHILLS: The snow has been steady here all night long, giving this area 3"-6" new snow today. Plan on an additional 5"-10" tomorrow." … [Read more...]
More Snow Forecasted For Snoqualmie? But You Said Warming and Turning To Rain
10 years in the valley I have noticed that tv weather forecasts tend to ignore us. Sometimes maybe we get a passing glance - a little flirting. It's like being 30 miles of Seattle makes us part of that … [Read more...]
City Of Snoqualmie Snow Update – Snow Plowing and Garbage Pickup Schedules
True to form, the City of Snoqualmie Public Works Department is actively plowing roads after yesterday's snow. The city is also monitoring weather forecasts. With more snow forecast for later today, all city … [Read more...]
Heaviest Snow Predicted To Hit Snoqualmie Late February 23rd
Yes, there is a Winter Storm Warning in place for the Snoqualmie Valley. Yes, we've already seen some snow. But when is the REAL snow coming you ask? According to the National Weather Service - probably … [Read more...]
Winter Not Finished With Snoqualmie Valley – Winter Storm Watch Issued
About a month ago I read a weather blog story by KOMO weather producer, Scott Sistek. The story was about the winter of 1988/89 - also a strong La Nina winter like this year. La Nina was whined about all … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Melting Away Evidence Of Blizzard-Like Overnight Storm
You had to be wearing earplugs to not know what was going on in the Snoqualmie weather department last night. Heavy snow coupled by strong east winds created almost blizzard-like conditions overnight - and a … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Schools Closed Today, January 12th
Due to inclement weather and road conditions, all Snoqualmie Valley Schools are closed today, Wednesday, January 12th. A few inches of snow fell overnight. Coupled by strong winds the weather overnight was … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Schools Open And On Time – Limited Transportation in North Bend
All Snoqualmie Valley schools are open and on-time today, January 10th. There is, though, limited transportation in Area "A" due to road conditions. The North Bend Area will be on emergency/limited bus … [Read more...]
My Snoqualmie Snow Storm Dream Dashed!
So much for dreams of a foot of snow and a day off from the real world Snoqualmie. According to the National Weather Service (www.noaa.gov) the hope of a major snow storm in the Puget Sound region is looking … [Read more...]
Is This Snow Heaven? No, It's Snoqualmie.
Hopefully some of you have seen the movie Field of Dreams - so my post title made you smile. One of my favorite things about our 9 years in Snoqualmie has been the snow. I grew up near the water just south of … [Read more...]