Volcano erupts in Tonga: Tsunami advisory canceled for Washington, Oregon

An undersea volcano erupted in spectacular fashion near the Pacific nation of Tonga on Saturday, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground.

Satellite images show volcanic eruption that caused tsunami in Pacific

An underwater volcano has erupted near the Pacific nation of Tonga, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground.

Tracking the impacts of Washington's tsunami advisory
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FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone is joined by Washington Geological Survey's chief hazards geologist Corina Allen, discussing the impacts expected under the state's tsunami advisories along the coast.

Washington Coast under tsunami advisory
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FOX 13 reporter Dan Griffin is at Pacific Beach, where onlookers have gathered to high ground to watch the waves. The coast is under a tsunami advisory due to a volcanic eruption in Tonga.

Expert breaks down tsunami advisory for US West Coast after Tonga eruption
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A tsunami advisory was in effect for Hawaii, Alaska and the U.S. Pacific coast, with reports of waves pushing boats up in the docks in Hawaii. Harold Tobin, Director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, joined FOX 13 Morning News to break down the alert.

Stevens Pass ski pass holders frustrated with new conditions

Skiers are back on the slopes at Stevens Pass Ski Area amid changes being made by its corporate owner to improve the customer experience.

Mostly dry this weekend
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FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist has the latest forecast on what you can expect this weekend

The first dry stretch in months starts today

Areas of Western Washington woke up to patchy fog this morning, but a nice mix of clouds and sunshine is returning this afternoon with mainly dry weather expected the next three days.

Mom, baby survive roof collapse after winter storm in Leavenworth

Snow operations are finally beginning to scale back in Leavenworth and this weekend will look fairly normal for visitors. However, for Emily Elkins this is just the beginning of trying to recover from the winter storm’s damage.

Patchy fog returns tonight

As the temperatures drop tonight - be on the lookout for fog. It'll be patchy, but dense. I'm already starting to see it develop across the mountain passes, foothills, and the South Sound.

Here's how to report potholes in your area from the latest winter storm

With recent flooding and winter weather slamming western Washington, areas are now seeing roads impacted from the initial storms and cleanup. 

Finally drying out as we sail into the weekend!

What a gorgeous close to Thursday!  Temps running above average again landing in the mid to low 50 across Western WA.  

Amazing rescue: Dog ran away in August wildfire, rescued in feet of snow

Russ escaped while his owner was being evacuated from Tahoe during a deadly wildfire and was found just weeks ago in the mountain snow.

A dry stretch ahead for Western Washington

Morning showers should end midday, leaving the Puget Sound area with dry and partly cloudy conditions the second half of Thursday.

Overnight showers wrap up Thursday morning as we trend dry through the weekend

We have one more bump in the road before we completely start to dry out. Showers are with us for the morning commute as a cold front slides across Western WA Thursday.

6 miles on skis just to get groceries: Resort staff snowed in amid Cascade winter storm

A massive snowstorm that dumped several feet of snow in parts of the Washington Cascades will have its effects linger for several days for those who live up there.

Stevens Pass reopens after week-long closure

After a week-long closure, crews with the Washington State Department of Transportation have reopened  Stevens Pass on US 2 and Tumwater Canyon.

Pleasant break from the rain is coming later this week!
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FOX 13 Forecaster Erin Mayovsky is tracking what is close to the best news we've heard all week?a four-day stretch of clear, sunny and relatively warm days!