[Guest Post by North Bend resident Mark Davis] So who’s ready for some heat? Not me, but unfortunately, I can’t stop it from happening, or it would be snowing. Remember when we had #snowmageddon, I like to … [Read more...]
Annual Reminder – Burning Moratorium for Areas of Eastside Fire & Rescue June 15th Through September 30th
June 15, 2021 by
The communities within Eastside Fire & Rescue (EF&R) are beautiful locations, offering some of the finest living on the west coast. Our neighborhoods cover relatively mountainous terrain, urban in … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Fire Department Seeks Input on Wildland Fire Protection
May 13, 2021 by
The Snoqualmie Fire Department has created a brief public survey about a potential community-led wildland fire protection program in Snoqualmie. The intent of the survey is to gauge the level of … [Read more...]
Mother Nature Teases us with a Wacky Weather Weekend
April 11, 2021 by
[Guest Post by North Bend resident Mark Davis] Well, It seemed that Mother Nature really had our whole Saturday well planned out for us. It started with a 2.8 magnitude earthquake at 12:38 am then finished … [Read more...]
Final Update: Pass Open Both Directions
April 10, 2021 by
FINAL UPDATE 12:16: I-90 is back open in both directions and traffic should start moving shortly. … [Read more...]
Despite Blowing Wind and Rain, Snoqualmie Valley Hospital Hosts its First Mass Vaccination Clinic Outdoors
April 2, 2021 by
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital administered more than 800 COVID vaccines this past weekend at its first-ever mass vaccination event at the hospital. The drive-thru event was hosted in partnership with the … [Read more...]
Fall Pokes its Windy Nose into our Valley Spring
March 27, 2021 by
[Guest Post by North Bend resident Mark Davis] Batten down the hatches; we have a Fall wind storm coming In the Spring. If you already put your outdoor umbrella up, I’d go out and take it back down. The … [Read more...]
Spring has Sprung with a Chance of Lumpy Rain and Hope for Warmer Weather Soon
March 21, 2021 by
[Guest Post by North Bend resident Mark Davis] It’s that time of the year when we transition from storms to the nicer weather. With that, we have a chance of some lumpy rain, “mixed rain/snow” at around 1000 … [Read more...]
The Weather for the Week Ahead: A New Perspective from North Bend Weather Aficionado Mark Davis
March 14, 2021 by
[Guest Post by North Bend resident Mark Davis] The past couple of days, we have been spoiled by some nice winter weather. Can’t really complain too much when the temps reach 60° In March. We’ll be getting … [Read more...]
The Week Ahead – Spring Feelings?
February 28, 2021 by
A relatively mundane week ahead, though some models keep playing with a brief warmup mid-week. Which many folks, admittedly myself included, have been longing for. We should remain dry, though … [Read more...]
The Week Ahead – Warm Front Feelings and Cold Flirtations
February 21, 2021 by
The southern portion of a so-called Atmospheric River begins to impact Washington state on Sunday. Expect showers to begin after 2pm. A lack of east winds through the passes should allow for warming … [Read more...]
Updated: Snoqualmie Pass Estimated to open at Noon, White Pass at 10 am, Stevens still has no Estimated Opening Time
February 21, 2021 by
Update Monday 9:13 am: I-90 Snoqualmie Pass remains closed due to increased avalanche danger. Traffic is stopped eastbound at milepost 34 near North Bend and westbound at milepost 106 near Ellensburg, … [Read more...]
Updated: Snoqualmie Pass Reopens
February 16, 2021 by
Final Update 3:09 PM (we hope): I-90 Snoqualmie Pass is now open in both directions. Traction tires required, vehicles over 10,000 GVW chains required, oversize vehicles prohibited. The roadway … [Read more...]
I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass to Remain Closed Overnight (Updated)
February 15, 2021 by
Update 4:44 PM: I-90 is closed in both directions. Eastbound from North Bend milepost 34 and westbound from Ellensburg, milepost 106 due to heavy snowfall and high avalanche danger. The pass will remain … [Read more...]
Swindmaggeddon- How Much Longer?
February 14, 2021 by
I think the Snow is 3 and 15 on its own 10-yard line with the clock running out. Get that sledding and snow fort built before it's too late! A transition to a messy situation looks near. Most models … [Read more...]
State Route 18: Chains required, use alternate routes. Westbound I90 is now closed at MP 70 (Easton), MP 101 (Thorp) and MP 106 (Ellensburg).
February 13, 2021 by
Final Update: The collisions have been cleared and the WB lanes are back open between MP 56 near the summit and MP 106 near … [Read more...]
The Valley gets snowy and windy overnight, PSE reporting power outages in Snoqualmie, Fall City and North Bend
February 13, 2021 by
Brrrr, this snowy morning, we have quite a few Valley peeps without power: 127 in the Riverbend neighborhood of North Bend, 1346 in Snoqualmie and 384 in Fall City as of 8:41 am most were still under … [Read more...]
Snow coming! If it isn’t gobbled up..
February 10, 2021 by
Snoqualmie Valley/ central Cascade foothills Thursday PM-Friday AM: Snow potential - models are diverging for the above time period, but this isn't the main event. The NAM model has a Low … [Read more...]
The Week Ahead – Post game Snow show??
February 7, 2021 by
Sunday will certainly feel chillier as colder air had begun to filter in. The central Cascades, where a Winter Storm Warning is still in effect, may continue to see periods of heavy snowfall into the … [Read more...]
Update: Both Direction I90 reopened
February 7, 2021 by
Final Update: 2:02 I-90 is open both directions with chains required (all vehicles except AWD/4WD). A jackknifed semi was blocking westbound near the summit but was quickly … [Read more...]
