We all know this La Nina driven rainy season has seemed extra long. But for some reason, many people want specifics--I guess, to put a number to their pain! People have been asking me things like this: "Is there a site that counts the number of rainy days in Portland each winter?" "Is … [Read more...]
An Interview With Meteorologist Matt Brode
This is the first in a series of Friday posts. I'm going to do interviews and have guest blogs most Fridays, just for fun.  And why not start with someone I respect and enjoy working with at KOIN Local 6?  Here's my interview with Meteorologist Matt Brode. Meet Matt...  Since … [Read more...]
Four Things I Learned On Vacation in Phoenix
I'm back in town and doing the weather on KOIN Local 6 Monday just in time to talk about a chilly east wind. I've been down in Phoenix with my wife and kids at something called WordCamp Phoenix. The camp ended with an ice sculpture in the desert--not something you see everyday. WordCamp is … [Read more...]
Northwest Winter Storm Update – Monday Morning
Did you read my weekend post where I was joking about our behind the scenes forecasting tools taking us on more twists and turns than a John Grisham novel? Well, they've done it again. And if you are a snow lover then do not turn this page! Oh, too late. Winter Storm Forecast As Of Monday … [Read more...]
Significant Winter Storm Headed For The Northwest
It was last Thursday morning when our forecast simulations lit up with snow plowing into Washington & Oregon. That night on the five o'clock news is when I started talking about the potential for something big around here. Since then, the forecasting tools we use have taken us on more twists … [Read more...]
Pineapple Express Coming To Town – Heavy Rain and Flooding for the Northwest
So it's December and both Santa Clause and the 'Pineapple Express' are comin' to town. Is there any chance Santa rode in on the Pineapple Express to reach the northwest? The odds are low unless he was coming in from Hawaii. Wait a minute, he did look a little tan when I saw him at the mall. … [Read more...]