Recognize this thing? It's my favorite hoodie. But you'd never know it because it basically hung in my closet all summer without being worn! That's just one of the signs that 2014 was an epic summer for Oregon and Washington. And we took that summer all the way to the end, didn't we? Portland … [Read more...]
Updated Forecast: Hot Summer For Oregon And Washington
My wife and I took the kids to the Oregon Zoo a few days ago. And by the looks of things our local cheetahs are settling in for a long summer's nap as a way to 'chill' during hot Portland days. Maybe the cheetahs heard it's going to be a long, hot, summer after their handlers read my blog … [Read more...]
Northwest Gardeners Can Expect A Bumper Backyard Crop In 2014
Long. Hot. Summer. Turning into an unusually mild fall 2014. With vegetables and fruit in your garden growing like crazy the whole time. As long as you remember to water them! I'm watching two specific weather & climate trends that play into high hopes for our gardens: An … [Read more...]
Polar Vortex Explained
The Polar what?? I just wrote a quick 30 second explanation over on the koin.com weather blog. … [Read more...]
Portland, Oregon: The Best Summer Weather In The United States
Well, Portland technically has the second best summer weather, if you believe a new poll on the best places in the U.S. to stay cool & comfortable during the summer months. But I'll still call us number one. And here's the reason I think Portland is the best place to spend … [Read more...]
Only The West Is Warm During Spring 2013
I've been hearing about this all spring. "Wow, our weather has been really nice this year!" Yep, it sure has. And these NOAA images show that living in the northwest was actually a warm and dry situation this spring. Along with much of New England. On the top chart, the red is unusually warm. … [Read more...]
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