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: Rain, wind, mountain snow ahead Tuesday
This week will feature showers, wind, mountain snow, and then a much-needed dry and warmer stretch just in time for the weekend in Western Washington.
Wetter, breezier weather in Seattle heading into work week
The early work week will trend wetter and cooler with highs dropping into the low 50s, widespread rain, and a soggy feel that could impact commutes, along with breezy to locally windy conditions.
Seattle weather dries out by late weekend
As we break down the 7-day forecast, temperatures for Sunday appear to warm to around 60 degrees by the afternoon, with a few sun breaks possible later in the day.
Warm spring weather gone by Saturday in Seattle
The overall pattern will shift noticeably, bringing a gray and murky feel to the day along with temperatures dropping Saturday by about 10 to 15 degrees compared to today.
Seattle weather: Near-70 degree day again on Friday
A noticeable shift arrives on Saturday, as cooler air moves in and clouds return. Rain is expected to redevelop, signaling the start of a wetter pattern.
Seattle weather: Sunny, warm next few days before cooler temps return
By the weekend, a shift in the pattern will bring cooler air back into the region.
Seattle weather: Cooler week, but staying dry into weekend
A colder air mass has settled into western Washington, and it is setting the tone for a quiet stretch of weather through the end of the workweek.
Seattle hits first 70-degree day of 2026; weather cools down this week
Seattle saw its first 70-degree day of 2026 on Monday. Temperatures will be much cooler the rest of the week as onshore flow develops across Western Washington.
Seattle to see first 70-degree day of 2026
After a beautiful weekend, the high pressure ridge will slide a little more inland, allowing for more high clouds. Skies will remain dry with just a slight chance of a very weak convergence zone to bring a stray shower late Monday, early Tuesday north of Seattle.
Seattle Weather: Warming Monday following sunny, mild Easter weekend
After a sunny Saturday, the ridge of high pressure will weaken a bit on Sunday, allowing in a few high clouds. While we may see a few more clouds for the Easter Holiday, skies will remain dry for all the Easter egg hunts.