Northwest Weather Podcast S1E44: Temperature swings to start June
Temperatures across the region will cool down by about 20 degrees on Friday, but we will slowly see things warm up over the weekend and into the first week of June. High pressure builds again, leading to more 80s and sunshine. FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan and Meteorologist Abby Acone take a look at that and more in this week's episode of the Northwest Weather Podcast.
Temperatures across the region will cool down by about 20 degrees on Friday, but we will slowly see things warm up over the weekend and into the first week of June. High pressure builds again, leading to more 80s and sunshine. FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan and Meteorologist Abby Acone take a look at that and more in this week's episode of the Northwest Weather Podcast.
Northwest Weather Podcast S1E43: Will Memorial Day be the start of summer?
Can you believe it's already the end of May? Memorial Day is just around the corner, and FOX 13 Seattle meteorologists Claire Anderson and Ilona McCauley talk about what we're expecting — is this finally the start of the Seattle Summer?
Can you believe it's already the end of May? Memorial Day is just around the corner, and FOX 13 Seattle meteorologists Claire Anderson and Ilona McCauley talk about what we're expecting — is this finally the start of the Seattle Summer?
Northwest Weather Podcast S1E42: Staying safe on the water this summer
On this episode of the Northwest Weather Podcast, FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan chats with a local water safety expert about ways to stay safe on the water this summer. Tony Gomez is the manager of violence and injury prevention at Public Health Seattle & King County and is also an instructor at the University of Washington.
On this episode of the Northwest Weather Podcast, FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan chats with a local water safety expert about ways to stay safe on the water this summer. Tony Gomez is the manager of violence and injury prevention at Public Health Seattle & King County and is also an instructor at the University of Washington.
Northwest Weather Podcast S1E41: Sunny days are coming back
FOX 13 Seattle meteorologists Claire Anderson and Ilona McCauley talk about the beautiful weekend of weather we had, and what's coming next.
FOX 13 Seattle meteorologists Claire Anderson and Ilona McCauley talk about the beautiful weekend of weather we had, and what's coming next.
Northwest Weather Podcast S1E40: Summer-like heat on the horizon
Get ready for a summer-like sizzle as Chief Meteorologist Brian McMillan and the team forecast Seattle’s first 80-degree day of 2026 arriving this Sunday. While the sunshine is a welcome break, the crew discusses why a warming climate is triggering an earlier, more intense allergy season with high tree pollen counts across the Pacific Northwest. Learn the best tips for surviving "pollen cakes" on your car and why the team recommends a gentle nasal rinse to handle the itchy eyes and sinus pressure. Plus, we dive into our "City of the Week," exploring its famous rain shadow, Olympic Peninsula history, and the upcoming Lavender Festival.
Get ready for a summer-like sizzle as Chief Meteorologist Brian McMillan and the team forecast Seattle’s first 80-degree day of 2026 arriving this Sunday. While the sunshine is a welcome break, the crew discusses why a warming climate is triggering an earlier, more intense allergy season with high tree pollen counts across the Pacific Northwest. Learn the best tips for surviving "pollen cakes" on your car and why the team recommends a gentle nasal rinse to handle the itchy eyes and sinus pressure. Plus, we dive into our "City of the Week," exploring its famous rain shadow, Olympic Peninsula history, and the upcoming Lavender Festival.
Northwest Weather Podcast S1E39: Dreary April weather finally clearing out
FOX 13 Seattle meteorologists Claire Anderson and Ilona McCauley discuss the wild, wet weather that swept through Western Washington last week. Claire and Ilona recap this month's weather events and take a look at what's coming.
FOX 13 Seattle meteorologists Claire Anderson and Ilona McCauley discuss the wild, wet weather that swept through Western Washington last week. Claire and Ilona recap this month's weather events and take a look at what's coming.
Northwest Weather Podcast S1E38: April swing brings weather whiplash
FOX 13 Seattle meteorologists Brian MacMillan and Abby Acone and traffic guru Adam Gehrke discuss the classic "April swing" in Seattle, sometimes bringing sunny weeks with highs near 70, followed days later by torrential rainfalls and thunderstorms. What is going on here?
FOX 13 Seattle meteorologists Brian MacMillan and Abby Acone and traffic guru Adam Gehrke discuss the classic "April swing" in Seattle, sometimes bringing sunny weeks with highs near 70, followed days later by torrential rainfalls and thunderstorms. What is going on here?
Northwest Weather Podcast S1E37: Here comes the sun!
FOX 13 Seattle meteorologist Abby Acone and traffic expert Adam Gehrke talk about the glorious, sunny, beautiful weather we've been enjoying around the Seattle area this last week. Is it going to stick around? They break down the latest weather models to find out exactly that.
FOX 13 Seattle meteorologist Abby Acone and traffic expert Adam Gehrke talk about the glorious, sunny, beautiful weather we've been enjoying around the Seattle area this last week. Is it going to stick around? They break down the latest weather models to find out exactly that.
Northwest Weather Podcast S1E36: Dry Easter after a soaking month
FOX 13 Seattle meteorologists Claire Anderson and Ilona McCauley talk about the deluge of rain that's hit Western Washington in the last month, and how it's looking to clear out just in time for Easter weekend. Temperatures are even flirting with the 70s!
FOX 13 Seattle meteorologists Claire Anderson and Ilona McCauley talk about the deluge of rain that's hit Western Washington in the last month, and how it's looking to clear out just in time for Easter weekend. Temperatures are even flirting with the 70s!
Northwest Weather Podcast S1E34: Seattle hit with another atmospheric river
FOX 13 Seattle meteorologists Claire Anderson and Ilona McCauley talk about the most recent atmospheric river event to sweep through Western Washington, and how it compared to the last one in December 2025.
FOX 13 Seattle meteorologists Claire Anderson and Ilona McCauley talk about the most recent atmospheric river event to sweep through Western Washington, and how it compared to the last one in December 2025.
Northwest Weather S1E33: Time to hit the slopes
While widespread rain is picking up in the lowlands, snow is set to hit our mountain passes. Brian, Abby and Adam break down how the conditions could impact travel conditions and how some roadwork is also causing backups outside of the passes.
While widespread rain is picking up in the lowlands, snow is set to hit our mountain passes. Brian, Abby and Adam break down how the conditions could impact travel conditions and how some roadwork is also causing backups outside of the passes.
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.