Snoqualmie's Crazy Weather – Wind, Snow And Now Flooding?

The National Weather Service has officially changed the Flood Watch for the Snoqualmie River to a Flood Warning.  Usually that means flooding is imminent versus a possibility.   The Snoqualmie River near … [Read more...]

Wind, Wind Go Away, Come Again Some Other Place – Besides Snoqualmie!

Note to Mother Nature.  CC to La Nina.  Okay.  Point taken.  Somewhere along the line you heard me doubting the weather guys.  Saying they were hyping the La Nina story.  Punishment taken.  Hardly any sleep for … [Read more...]

Snoqualmie Valley Winds At It Again Last Night – Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power

The Snoqualmie Valley winds kicked up again last night.  This time, though, the winds hit the whole Puget Sound region.  This morning there were about 150,000 homes in the dark. The winds were caused by … [Read more...]

Snoqualmie Gap Winds Are Howling

It's really here this time.  The first big valley wind event of fall.  Lovingly  referred to as "gap winds" by the weather forecasting community. There is a pressure gradient difference in the atmosphere.  … [Read more...]

Storm Damage Closes Snoqualmie Road

Today's stormy weather has closed a local Snoqualmie road.  396th Drive between SE 70th and SE Reinig Road is closed due to downed trees and power lines in the roadway. No word yet on when it will re-open. If … [Read more...]

First Fall Storm Finally Hits Snoqualmie

If you're new to the area, get ready for Fall's rude awakening.  October's been fairly pleasant so far - with more sunny days than rainy ones, mild temperatures and well, no wind yet. That's all changing as the … [Read more...]

Is This Snoqualmie or Florida?

Have you stepped outside today?  If not make sure you do so you can tell all your friends what the muggiest day ever in Snoqualmie felt like.  For that matter, even what it smelled like.  Humidity does have its … [Read more...]