The truth is, I've been meaning to write this blog post for years. Because every December people start asking me for ideas on unique things they can buy for someone in their family who loves talking about, hearing about or learning about weather. With the number of days until Christmas nearly … [Read more...]
The Super Moon – What It Is And When To See It
What is the "Super Moon"? When does the Super Moon appear? And How can I see the Super Moon? These are all great questions buzzing on Facebook right now. Because this is the weekend to see it! What Is The Super Moon? The Super Moon is the closest full moon of the year (scientists call this … [Read more...]
Record Cool March Makes Woodburn Tulips Late To Their Own Festival
It's a numbers game, really. And numbers are a funny thing. Most of us want the numbers at the gas pump to go down. And the numbers in our 401k plans to go up. But if you're a tulip grower in Oregon's Willamette Valley?Then you want the number 60 (degrees) to come up early and often along … [Read more...]
BCS Championship Game Weather Forecast
Both the Oregon Ducks and the Auburn Tigers have been in Arizona for several days already and they've seen quite a few clouds and unusually cool weather so far with highs only in the 50s. Hey, that's cold for Arizona! But things are looking up for thousands of Duck fans headed south by the car, bus … [Read more...]
Best Weather Photos of 2010 – Northwest & Beyond
One of my favorite things about my job is the chance I have to see and then share incredible weather photos each year. Here are some of my favorites from 2010. Thank you if you contributed pictures this year. And if you have weather photos in 2011 please send them over to me at Koin Local 6. Here's … [Read more...]
Chance Of A White Christmas In Portland, Oregon
The odds of a white Christmas in Portland are slim and none. And slim died at the Alamo. That pretty much sums it up! Based on records dating back to 1940, there's just a one percent chance of snowflakes falling from the sky on Christmas Day at the Portland International Airport where our … [Read more...]