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: Morning clouds to sunshine Saturday, highs in the 60s
Highs today will be in the low to mid 60s with afternoon sunshine.
Seattle weather: Big swing in temperatures to end the week
After a warm and sunny Thursday across Western Washington, the weather pattern is set to make a sharp turn heading into Friday.
Seattle weather warms up before rain returns Friday
Friday will feel dramatically different compared to the warmth earlier in the week, with cooler air dropping highs back into the low 60s alongside areas of rain and cloud cover.
Seattle weather: Sunshine and 70s return Wednesday
Temperatures will warm back into the 70s across Western Washington, even some warmer spots will hit 80.
Seattle weather: Rain tapers off as sunshine returns
After this brief cool snap, warmer days are ahead with afternoon highs flirting with the 80s by the end of the week. The weekend will be a little cooler with a few clouds.
Seattle weather: Sunnier, warmer days ahead
Afternoon temperatures will rebound and once again warm to near 80 degrees by Thursday. A brief chance of showers returns by the end of the week.
Seattle weather: Showers, breezy winds and cooler for Memorial Day
The heaviest showers move through Monday midday, but evening showers will linger.
Seattle weather: Rain returns for Memorial Day
A cold front will swing through the area on Memorial Day, bringing cool showers with it as we close out the long holiday weekend. Showers are forecast to be generally light, with heavy pockets at times. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms mainly along the coast. Some small hail and lightning may be possible. Winds will also pick up as the front moves through with gusts nearing 40mph in some locations.
Seattle weather: Monday showers, wind, and thunder chance
There will also be a slight chance for isolated thunderstorms Monday into Tuesday, along with the possibility of small hail.
Seattle weather: Warm & dry until Memorial Day
Marine clouds will start the day on Sunday and, much like Saturday, they will be slow to clear. By Sunday afternoon, skies will clear, and we'll enjoy more sunbreaks before chances of rain and breezy winds ramp up on Monday.