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: Wet, warm and breezy Thursday into the weekend
Temperatures Thursday will be in the mid to upper 40s. It will be a wet start to the day Thursday with scattered showers into the evening.
Seattle weather: Few early showers, drier afternoon Tuesday
Highs will be in the mid to upper 40s with mostly cloudy skies into the afternoon.
Seattle Weather: Chance of Showers by Monday Evening
Another chilly night ahead for much of Western Washington as lows drop into the 30s once again. Some locations will see some morning frost Monday as morning lows near freezing.
Seattle Weather: A Chilly End the the Weekend
Decreasing clouds overnight will allow for a chilly night and Sunday morning with some frosty pockets.
Seattle Weather: A Cooler & Drier Weekend Ahead
After a few Thanksgiving Day showers, we enjoy some sunbreaks around the region on Friday. Overnight lows will dip into the upper 30s tonight and early Saturday morning.
Seattle weather: Lowland rain and mountain snow Tuesday
Our next stronger system will move inland Tuesday, bringing more rain and breezy winds at times. Snow will also fall at our mountain passes.
Seattle Weather: Wet and Cool Start to the Work Week
After a gray day with a few showers on Sunday, another round of light rain will kick off our week on Monday. While the day is expected to be more dry than wet, a few showers will be possible throughout the day with some light mountain snow in the passes.
Seattle Weather: Chance of Showers by Early Sunday
After a gray, dry Saturday, a slow-moving front will swing through overnight and rain will increase into Sunday morning. Most spots will pick up about .25" with isolated amounts over .50". Winds will also be breezy at times with gusts up to 35 mph.
Seattle weather: Early chance Thursday, afternoon sunbreaks
A weak system will move through Wednesday night into early Thursday, with only a few lingering showers for the morning commute.
Seattle weather: Morning dense fog, afternoon sun and clouds Wednesday
Overnight lows are going to drop to around freezing in the south sound with areas of dense fog.