Northwest Weather S1E32: Mountain snow finally ramps up
After a very dry winter for Washington's mountain passes, snow is finally starting to ramp up on the slopes. We're also getting ready to move our clocks, which will lead to some more sunshine later in the evening.
After a very dry winter for Washington's mountain passes, snow is finally starting to ramp up on the slopes. We're also getting ready to move our clocks, which will lead to some more sunshine later in the evening.
Northwest Weather Podcast S1E31: Mild February and how it stacks up
It's been a very mild February. On this week's episode of the Northwest Weather Podcast, Claire and Ilona take a look at how the month stacks up to previous years.
It's been a very mild February. On this week's episode of the Northwest Weather Podcast, Claire and Ilona take a look at how the month stacks up to previous years.
Northwest Weather Podcast S1E30: Winter ski season on thin ice
Have you hit the slopes in hopes of shredding some serious gnar, but found a lack of snow snarling your plans? If so, you aren't alone. Claire sits down with FOX 13 reporter Lauren Donovan to chat more about this winter's low snowpack across Washington's ski resorts. Is there hope on the horizon for more snow on the way, or are your dreams of a winter wonderland still being put on the back burner?
Have you hit the slopes in hopes of shredding some serious gnar, but found a lack of snow snarling your plans? If so, you aren't alone. Claire sits down with FOX 13 reporter Lauren Donovan to chat more about this winter's low snowpack across Washington's ski resorts. Is there hope on the horizon for more snow on the way, or are your dreams of a winter wonderland still being put on the back burner?
Northwest Weather Podcast S1E29: A much warmer Super Bowl parade
Abby and Adam take a moment to step away from FOX 13's Super Bowl parade coverage to bring you the latest forecast, and this time around the parade was much warmer. It was also dry, but that's expected to change as a light round of rain is in store for this weekend. Adam's City of the Week takes us back to high school prom days, as Abby tries to guess the "labyrinthian layout" town.
Abby and Adam take a moment to step away from FOX 13's Super Bowl parade coverage to bring you the latest forecast, and this time around the parade was much warmer. It was also dry, but that's expected to change as a light round of rain is in store for this weekend. Adam's City of the Week takes us back to high school prom days, as Abby tries to guess the "labyrinthian layout" town.
Northwest Weather Podcast S1E28: Snowpack concerns & dropping temps
Snowpack in Washington state is at a near record low as the calendar turns to February. No major snow is expected soon but snow levels are dropping in the mountain passes. Meanwhile, temperatures are above average this week before falling back to normal temps next week. Abby guesses the city of the week on her first attempt, can you name it before she does?
Snowpack in Washington state is at a near record low as the calendar turns to February. No major snow is expected soon but snow levels are dropping in the mountain passes. Meanwhile, temperatures are above average this week before falling back to normal temps next week. Abby guesses the city of the week on her first attempt, can you name it before she does?
Northwest Weather Podcast S1E27: Seattle's dry spell broken
While parts of the U.S. have been stuck under freezing weather and severe winter storms, the Pacific Northwest has managed to stay on the warm side of the jet stream, and it's been uncharacteristically dry for the last two weeks. The downside is that area ski resorts have largely been left without snow, creating drought concerns as we near spring.
While parts of the U.S. have been stuck under freezing weather and severe winter storms, the Pacific Northwest has managed to stay on the warm side of the jet stream, and it's been uncharacteristically dry for the last two weeks. The downside is that area ski resorts have largely been left without snow, creating drought concerns as we near spring.
Northwest Weather Podcast S1E26: NFC Championship weather
How could the weather in the Pacific Northwest impact this Sunday's NFC Championship between the Seahawks and Rams in Seattle? Ilona is joined by sports reporter Ethan McReynolds to look ahead to the game and how the conditions outside might play a role in how it plays out on the field.
How could the weather in the Pacific Northwest impact this Sunday's NFC Championship between the Seahawks and Rams in Seattle? Ilona is joined by sports reporter Ethan McReynolds to look ahead to the game and how the conditions outside might play a role in how it plays out on the field.
Northwest Weather Podcast S125: Revive I-5 begins
FOX 13 Seattle Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan is joined by traffic guru Adam Gehrke, talking weather patterns this year, Seahawks playoff game conditions, and the much dreaded Revive I-5 project that kicked off this month and is expected to drag into the 2030s.
FOX 13 Seattle Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan is joined by traffic guru Adam Gehrke, talking weather patterns this year, Seahawks playoff game conditions, and the much dreaded Revive I-5 project that kicked off this month and is expected to drag into the 2030s.
Northwest Weather Podcast S1E24: Snowfall in the Mountains
laire and Ilona chat about the heavy snowfall coming to our local mountain passes. Meanwhile in the lowlands, temperatures are rising throughout the week.
laire and Ilona chat about the heavy snowfall coming to our local mountain passes. Meanwhile in the lowlands, temperatures are rising throughout the week.
Northwest Weather Podcast S1E23: Happy New Year!
Abby sits down with FOX 13 anchor Mireya Garcia to chat about the New Year's Day forecast. Rain is on the way for the week ahead and air quality is a talking point as we ring in 2026. Mireya wastes no time guessing our mystery city of the week!
Abby sits down with FOX 13 anchor Mireya Garcia to chat about the New Year's Day forecast. Rain is on the way for the week ahead and air quality is a talking point as we ring in 2026. Mireya wastes no time guessing our mystery city of the week!
Northwest Weather Podcast S1E22: Rain, wind and snow
Claire and Ilona are breaking down the latest on flooding across the Puget Sound region, as well as high winds and snow moving into the mountain passes.
Claire and Ilona are breaking down the latest on flooding across the Puget Sound region, as well as high winds and snow moving into the mountain passes.
Northwest Weather Podcast S1E21: River flooding, gusty winds in western WA
Brian and Abby are giving the latest updates on the flooding and heavy winds slamming parts of the state, causing evacuations, road closures, school closures and more. As the messy conditions continue, the weather team takes a look ahead at what to expect this week.
Brian and Abby are giving the latest updates on the flooding and heavy winds slamming parts of the state, causing evacuations, road closures, school closures and more. As the messy conditions continue, the weather team takes a look ahead at what to expect this week.
Northwest Weather Podcast: S1E20 A closer look at your 2025 Thanksgiving weekend forecast
Brian and Adam are taking a look at what to expect both on the roads and in the skies this Thanksgiving weekend. Which spots could see wet roads and how cold will the temperatures be?
Brian and Adam are taking a look at what to expect both on the roads and in the skies this Thanksgiving weekend. Which spots could see wet roads and how cold will the temperatures be?
Northwest Weather Podcast: S1E19 Remembering the Bomb Cyclone one year later and looking ahead to the rest of November
Brian and Adam look back on the Bomb Cyclone that brought strong winds to western Washington this time last year. They also look ahead to what the rest of this November could bring. Our City of the Week was originally created by Seattle City Light because of a dam in the area. See if you can guess it before Brian can.
Brian and Adam look back on the Bomb Cyclone that brought strong winds to western Washington this time last year. They also look ahead to what the rest of this November could bring. Our City of the Week was originally created by Seattle City Light because of a dam in the area. See if you can guess it before Brian can.
Northwest Weather Podcast: S1E18 A storm is brewing as the rain persists into November
Brian, Abby and Adam chat about the rain hitting both the coastline and the mountain passes. A weak La Niña winter weather pattern is coming, the team talks about what that means for your forecast. What local city's high school mascot is the Trojans? See if you can guess the city of the week before Brian and Abby can!
Brian, Abby and Adam chat about the rain hitting both the coastline and the mountain passes. A weak La Niña winter weather pattern is coming, the team talks about what that means for your forecast. What local city's high school mascot is the Trojans? See if you can guess the city of the week before Brian and Abby can!
Northwest Weather Podcast: S1E17 Wickedly wet Halloween and the cold on the horizon
Brian, Abby, and Adam talk about the rainy and windy Halloween weekend coming to the western Washington region. With November right around the corner, when could temperatures drop below freezing? What Washington city experienced a boom AND a bust in the late 19th century? See if you can get the answer before Brian!
Brian, Abby, and Adam talk about the rainy and windy Halloween weekend coming to the western Washington region. With November right around the corner, when could temperatures drop below freezing? What Washington city experienced a boom AND a bust in the late 19th century? See if you can get the answer before Brian!
Northwest Weather Podcast: S1E16 Could Snoqualmie Pass see its first snow of the season?
Brian and Adam chat about the possibility of Snoqualmie Pass seeing its first snow of the season on Sunday and Monday. Snow levels will drop to around 3,000 feet by Sunday. What local town got its name based on its flat-like appearance? Try to guess the city of the week before Brian can.
Brian and Adam chat about the possibility of Snoqualmie Pass seeing its first snow of the season on Sunday and Monday. Snow levels will drop to around 3,000 feet by Sunday. What local town got its name based on its flat-like appearance? Try to guess the city of the week before Brian can.
Northwest Weather Podcast: S1E15 Below average temps to start October as snow returns to mountain passes
Brian, Abby and Adam discuss the cold start to October and snow returning to both Snoqualmie Pass and Stevens Pass. Abby promises Brian he is going down in this edition of Adam's city of the week trivia. Can she name the mystery town before you can?
Brian, Abby and Adam discuss the cold start to October and snow returning to both Snoqualmie Pass and Stevens Pass. Abby promises Brian he is going down in this edition of Adam's city of the week trivia. Can she name the mystery town before you can?
Northwest Weather Podcast: S1E14 October rain brings more crashes as road projects continue
Brian and Adam talk about October getting underway and with it comes "wet and cool season" in Seattle. Meanwhile, more road projects are underway as WSDOT looks to get in as much work as they can before the weather dampens their chances. What local city is named after 19th century pioneer Josiah Merritt? Brian tries to guess the city of the week before you can.
Brian and Adam talk about October getting underway and with it comes "wet and cool season" in Seattle. Meanwhile, more road projects are underway as WSDOT looks to get in as much work as they can before the weather dampens their chances. What local city is named after 19th century pioneer Josiah Merritt? Brian tries to guess the city of the week before you can.
Northwest Weather Podcast: S1E13 Dry September continues as unhealthy air quality sticks around
Brian, Adam and Ilona chat about the dry conditions sticking around as Summer turns to Fall and the calendar nears October. Air quality is still a talking point across the state as wildfires continue to burn. What Washington city was incorporated in 1990 and was named after U.S. Route 99? Brian and Ilona try to answer before you can.
Brian, Adam and Ilona chat about the dry conditions sticking around as Summer turns to Fall and the calendar nears October. Air quality is still a talking point across the state as wildfires continue to burn. What Washington city was incorporated in 1990 and was named after U.S. Route 99? Brian and Ilona try to answer before you can.