PUGET SOUND WEATHER GEEK: It’s going to be a stormy weekend

Press “Play” button to view/hear the live, local weather stream. by Chris Scragga Puget Sound Weather Geek Good Weekend everyone! Mother nature sure must hate weekends, because we’re... [Read more]

The Redondo Christmas celebration is back on, will be Wednesday night, Dec. 17

Violent windstorms less than two weeks apart delivered a serious blow to the Redondo community’s boardwalk and then apparently forced cancellation of the annual bonfire celebration that coincides with... [Read more]

WEATHER GEEK: The big windstorm has arrived; watch & hear about it here!

Press “Play” button to hear live weather info. by Chris Scragg Puget Sound Weather Geek UPDATED 7:00 PM: Hi everyone! This will be brief, I just got home and the winds are already starting... [Read more]

WEATHER GEEK: Record breaking high temps & potentially damaging windstorm!

Press “Play” button to hear live weather info. by Chris Scragg Puget Sound Weather Geek Not sure which is more impressive, tomorrow’s possible wind storm or today’s record high temperatures... [Read more]

VIDEO: Saturday’s Storm Batters Des Moines’ Redondo Boardwalk to Pieces

KIRO News sent a truck to cover yesterday’s devastating destruction of Redondo’s beloved boardwalk. We’ve included their coverage below. It’s an eye-full, amplifying the fine photos... [Read more]

PHOTOS: After Saturday’s storm, Des Moines’ Redondo Boardwalk lies in pieces

Story & Photos by Gene Achziger The Redondo Boardwalk lies in pieces. Across the road. Bobbing on a roiling sea. Anywhere except where it is supposed to be after a powerful wind from the northwest... [Read more]

WEATHER GEEK: Batten down your Halloween stuff, it’s going to be windy!

Press “Play” button to hear live weather info. by Chris Scragg Puget Sound Weather Geek UPDATE 10/25/14 12:45pm: The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for winds... [Read more]

WEATHER GEEK: Classic, strong Pacific storm to bring ‘gobs of rain’ to area

From our very own Puget Sound Weather Geek: Click ^ “Play” ^ to see/hear the live streaming weather report/forecast. A classic strong pacific storm is churning off the coast of Washington... [Read more]

WEATHER: Watch this weekend’s storm from the comfort of your computer

As he’s done for us twice before, area photographer and weather enthusiast Chris Scragg is live-streaming this weekend’s wild weather – predicted to be very rainy and windy – and which... [Read more]

UPDATE: Des Moines Farmers Market CLOSED due to bad weather

We just received word from Wayne Corey that the Des Moines Farmers Market is CLOSED today, “due to lightning strikes and severe wind.” The market, which usually runs from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.,... [Read more]

National Weather Service Mentions ‘S’ Word in Latest Forecast

Just when we’re still assessing Monday morning’s major windstorm/high tide surge comes news that the National Weather Service is mentioning the ‘S’ word in their predictions, saying... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes from Recent High Tide/Wind Storm

As the Des Moines area woke up this morning, after listening to howling winds all night, we all came face-to-face with what Mother Nature unleashed on us – a massive amount of damage from a devastating... [Read more]

WEATHER: Chance of Snow Monday night, but don’t expect much…

The National Weather Service issued a “Special Weather Statement” Sunday, warning of a chance of snow Monday night, March 5. But don’t worry kids – it won’t likely cause a Snow... [Read more]

WEATHER: Highline & Federal Way Schools Will Be Closed Thursday

Both the Highline School District and Federal Way Public Schools announced late Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 18) that there will be no school Thursday, Jan. 19, “due to weather conditions.” It’s... [Read more]

Highline Schools Starting 2 Hours Late; Federal Way Schools Closed

Photo courtesy Jeff Simpson. UPDATE Tues. 1/17/12 6:42 a.m.: Highline Schools will start two hours late today, and there will be no A.M. Kindergarten, no A.M. ECEAP. and no A.M. Preschool Programs. Federal... [Read more]

Is It Snowing Where You Are Yet? Here’s An Easy Way To Find Out…

We hate to state the obvious, but…depending on how far above sea level you are, and whether there’s any precipitation, it’s either snowing…or not…in the general Des Moines... [Read more]

WEATHER UPDATE: 40-50% Chance Of Snow Starting Sunday Morning

The National Weather Service released a ‘Special Weather Statement‘ early Friday morning (Jan. 13), warning of a cold front arriving Saturday morning, presenting a 40-50% chance of snow accumulation... [Read more]

WEATHER: Snow Mentioned In Official Weather Forecast For Early Next Week

Just when you thought your mild northwest “winter” was over comes word from the National Weather Service that the ‘S’ word – as in SNOW – may creep back into the forecast early... [Read more]