Environment More cuts coming to the National Weather Service At 4 p.m. on Wednesday, a six-foot-wide balloon filled with hydrogen lifted off at the tiny Quillayute Airport, between soggy Forks, Washington, and the western edge of the Olympic Peninsula. John Ryan
Thunder, lightning, hail…a tornado? Seattle, Western Washington brace for severe storm After a stretch of summer-like weather, Western Washington is bracing for more severe conditions that could include everything from thunder, hail, lightning, and possibly even a tornado. KUOW Staff
Environment Snow or no? Northwest’s water outlook gets murky with federal cuts Agencies that keep tabs on Northwest rivers and snowpack have been shedding scientists under the Trump administration. John Ryan
Strong winds whip through Western Washington, leaving thousands without power Tuesday More than 130,000 people across Western Washington remained without power Tuesday morning after a storm with winds up to highway speeds ripped through the region overnight. KUOW Staff
Valentine's forecast calls for frigid temps in Western Washington, chance of snow, ice to the south Cold temperatures continue to grip Western Washington, with wind chills as low as 10 to 20 degrees north of Seattle and all the way down to 15 degrees below zero in the mountain passes. KUOW Staff
Education Snow and cold in Seattle cause online school, power outages, and icy roads For those who wanted something different from dry January, February is so far living up to its wintery billing. KUOW Staff
Environment Sleetless in Seattle: City gets little rain and no snow this dry January Whether you’ve been drinking alcohol or abstaining, it’s been an exceptionally dry January in the Seattle area. John Ryan
Will February bring snow to Seattle? "Right now, the models really can't agree on that." Natalie Akane Newcomb
Western Washington is having a dry (weather) January, and a cold one Dyer Oxley Natalie Akane Newcomb
Health New online dashboard tracks weather-related health incidents in Washington state The Department of Health has launched a public dashboard tracking weather-related health incidents using data reported by hospitals across the state. The aim is to help residents and agencies make smarter, more timely decisions when it comes to severe weather. KUOW Staff
