Ilona McCauley
Ilona McCauley joined FOX 13 in December 2023. Ilona is a familiar face in Western Washington. Before coming to KCPQ, she was a meteorologist at KIRO 7 for 3 years and is also a substitute teacher in the Everett School District.
Before moving to Seattle in 2014, Ilona spent 14 years as a meteorologist at KVUE-TV in Austin, TX. Ilona covered a wide range of weather events there, including severe weather outbreaks, historic flooding and ice storms. She contributed to severe weather specials produced by KVUE-TV and also produced a commemorative story on the anniversary of the F5 tornado that hit Jarrell, TX in May 1997. In September 2005, one of the most active hurricane years in the U.S, Ilona traveled to Houston to cover Hurricane Rita as it moved onshore.
Ilona was first introduced to the Pacific Northwest shortly after graduating from college when she accepted a position as the morning meteorologist at KDRV in Medford, OR. Ilona immediately fell in love with the northwest! In fact, Ilona and her husband loved this area so much they travelled from TX to get married in Hood River, OR.
Ilona is a proud Wildcat earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Arizona and has a seal from the American Meteorological Society. Ilona also holds a teaching certificate in middle school science.
Ilona enjoys spending time with her husband, two girls and beloved rescue dog, Rudy. She is involved with the special needs community and loves watching their two girls play softball and volleyball.
The latest from Ilona McCauley
Seattle weather: Cool overnight, less fog, and more sunbreaks into Wednesday
We will see areas of patchy fog on Wednesday and milder afternoon temperatures.
Seattle weather: Winter warnings, snow for WA mountains
After a rounds of heavy rain early this morning, we got a short dry break during the late afternoon. Another round of moisture will push in overnight with the cold front. This will bring lowland rain back along with heavy mountain snow. A weak ridge of high pressure will build in late Sunday, shutting off our precipitation chances.
Seattle weather: Soggy Saturday and mountain snow
After our soggy weekend, we will get a brief break from the rain on Monday and Tuesday before another chance returns by the middle of next week.
Seattle weather: Milder temperatures and less fog overnight into Friday
Temperatures on Friday will be mild again as increased southwest flow helps to keep conditions milder. Rain returns later Friday evening.
Seattle weather: Dense Fog Advisory and chilly temps through Thursday morning
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for the Puget Sound Area through 10 a.m. Thursday. Watch for patchy freezing fog, slick spots and visibility below half a mile at times.
Seattle weather: Lows in the 20s and 30s, with dense morning fog
Temperatures will be slightly warmer Wednesday, peaking in the mid to upper 40s. Skies will be sunnier into the afternoon as well.
Cool Seattle weather, more sunshine on the way
We saw a beautiful sunset over Seattle today. Just enough clouds in the sky to make for some nice colors. Skies will clear out through the evening and overnight.
Seattle weather: Chilly nights ahead this weekend
It was a cool Friday around Western Washington today as highs struggled to climb out of the low 40s today.
Seattle weather: A Foggy Thanksgiving Night Ahead
Another round of fog is already developing around Western Washington, reducing visibilities to below a mile in spots. Much like last night, the fog will impact many spots with some of the most dense locations in the south sound and our valleys, like Snohomish, Carnation and Duvall. Black Friday shoppers can expect to see more clouds during the day tomorrow as a disturbance passes to our north. It will remain dry, so no need to take your rain gear out with you.
Seattle weather: Soggy Seahawks game on Sunday
After enjoying a few days with mild temperatures, a cooling trend will kick in on Sunday. Cloudy skies and periods of rain during the day will cool us into the 40s. The cooler temperatures will stick around through the Thanksgiving Holiday.