Why do the snowflakes on the phone app keep appearing then disappearing..? There were three days of snow forecasted yesterday (Snoqualmie) ?!? Well, there's been a real back and forth with … [Read more...]
The Week Ahead – Wishful for snow? Probably not, blame the round of gap winds set to return.
January 24, 2021 by
Too warm and too little precipitation seems to be the story for those hoping to see some real snow anytime soon. With school out Monday in the SVSD, it may be an opportune time for a little of the white … [Read more...]
“Sneak Attack Windstorm,” This Was NOT!
January 17, 2021 by
CME commodities trading pit, Chicago IL /Associated Press Should we really be relying on one source for our news? Relating that question to last Wednesday's wind event, should we be relying on one … [Read more...]
Outdoor recreation officials caution winter recreationists heading to the Cascades
January 15, 2021 by
Despite COVID-19 restrictions, weekend visitors crowd the Cascades creating safety hazards and finding fewer options. National forests, national parks, state parks, Sno-Parks and ski resorts within … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Windstorm Power Outage Update #2
January 14, 2021 by
Wednesday's powerful winds resulted in many power outages and extensive damage to the Snoqualmie Valley's electrical system. Wind gusts of more than 60 mph, along with rain-saturated soil, resulted in fallen … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley Windstorm, Power Outage Update: Lengthy Outage Possible
January 13, 2021 by
Winds and rain moved into The Snoqualmie Valley overnight, with gusts ranging from 40-60+ mph, causing widespread outages across the area. Ryan Porter of Snoqualmie Weather warned of this storm in Sunday’s … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie River Flood Forecast: No Significant Flooding Expected but Some Road Closures May Occur
January 12, 2021 by
The Snoqualmie River near downtown Snoqualmie is currently flowing at approximately 13,100 cubic feet per second* (cfs). River stages are forecast to increase throughout Tuesday evening, cresting at … [Read more...]
The Week Ahead – Losing Count
January 10, 2021 by
Sunday and most of Monday appear to be the relative calm before the storm(s) mid-week. It should be dry with partly to mostly cloudy skies today. For Monday, models are mixed as to whether a weak … [Read more...]
The Week Ahead – Rain, Wind, Snow, Rain. What’s Next?
January 3, 2021 by
A very active 24-hours of weather we've had, indeed! ~3" of rain, near 40 mph wind gusts, followed by wet snow - bringing 1-2" in some of the foothill elevations last night before changing back over to … [Read more...]
Updated: I-90 Eastbound Closed at MP 46 Due to Multiple Collisions & WB at MP 34 near North Bend
January 2, 2021 by
UPDATE 11:03 PM: They are hoping to have all lanes of I-90 between MP 34 North Bend and MP 106 Ellensburg back open by 1 … [Read more...]
UPDATE: I-90 Eastbound has Reopened with Restrictions
December 30, 2020 by
UPDATE: 12:07 pm I-90 has reopened eastbound with chains required on all vehicles except 4WD/AWD in both directions. Snowing heavily at … [Read more...]
The Week Ahead – New Year In Sight
December 27, 2020 by
While most seem anxious for what 2021 will bring, in the short run, it would appear more of the same, and that includes the weather pattern. Eagle Pointe neighborhood, Snoqualmie Ridge … [Read more...]
UPDATED: I-90 Eastbound Reopens
December 25, 2020 by
FINAL UPDATE: 5:14 PM I-90 Eastbound is open with chains required in both direction on all vehicles except AWD/4WD. ________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE: … [Read more...]
Colder Air (and Snow??) Imminent!
December 21, 2020 by
Update: the snow potential looks good until 9-10p, after which we begin to run more of a battle between fluctuating fringe temperatures and declining precipitation rates.However, wet snow is sticking to … [Read more...]
The Week Ahead – Snowflakes Before Christmas?
December 20, 2020 by
Many out here remember the epic December snow and White Christmas of 2008, but do you remember 2017? White Christmas 2017Looking west at The Heights neighborhood,Snoqualmie Ridge (from Douglas Ave SE … [Read more...]
Flood Forecast for Snoqualmie River: Rising Waters Early Sunday
December 17, 2020 by
No significant flooding is expected; some lowland flooding may occur. The Snoqualmie River near downtown Snoqualmie is currently flowing at approximately 5,200 cubic feet per second* (cfs). Flows are … [Read more...]
The Week Ahead – Much Wetter, Winds of Some Kind May Return
December 13, 2020 by
Waking from another sleep disrupted gap wind event Saturday night. zzz :( We typically get 6-10 of these Cascadia (gap) wind events that produce significant winds (tallied if peak gusts on … [Read more...]
What a Windy Week! Now Something Mysterious May Fall from the Sky
December 6, 2020 by
Wow what a week! All that wind with not much rain! We had three strong rounds of winds, each with a peak gust at or exceeding 40 mph 11/30 - 40 mph … [Read more...]
The Week Ahead – Basking in Morning Sun
November 29, 2020 by
While much of the Puget Sound lowlands will be socked in by fog with stagnant cold air, the Cascade foothills are waking up Sunday to relatively warmer conditions in the mid 40 °s and mostly clear skies. You … [Read more...]
The Week Ahead – The Thanksgiving Forecast
November 22, 2020 by
We've seen a good round of light to moderate gap winds (expected to die out Sunday morning) in the foothills ahead of an incoming weak cold front Sunday night into Monday that should deliver light rain in … [Read more...]
