The rain was slow to advance early in the weekend with only sprinkles and light rain barely enough to settle the dust. Meanwhile, satellite pictures…
Posts published in “Weather & Climate”
Weather Eye: Two hot days before temperatures moderate
By The Citizen on September 14, 2023
Today and Friday will be the warmest days this week as high pressure and a slight offshore flow of air will push the thermometer near…
Fighting fire with Firewise: Columbia River Gorge towns push for more wildfire safety practices
By The Citizen on September 2, 2023
UNDERWOOD — For Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area residents, each hot and dry season their community isn’t touched by fire seems lucky. Read more… …
Wildfire mitigation begins at home; how to get prepared
By The Citizen on September 2, 2023
Wildfire mitigation doesn’t begin when suppression crews battle flames racing through a community. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Weather Eye: Holiday weekend won’t be a washout in Clark County
By The Citizen on August 31, 2023
A little taste of autumn weather today, one day before the official beginning of the meteorological fall season. Looking at satellite pictures Wednesday afternoon, today’s…
Weather Eye: 90-degree days, wildfire smoke are returning
By The Citizen on August 24, 2023
Vancouver is still running more than 5 degrees above average with temperatures this month so far. With an expected heat wave beginning today through Sunday…
Wind flushes wildfire haze from Southwest Washington
By The Citizen on August 22, 2023
Southwest Washington’s weekend haze of wildfire smoke and red sun disappeared Monday afternoon as wind flushed out the area. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County cooling centers see lukewarm response
By The Citizen on August 16, 2023
J.P. Walmer spent the first day living outside chasing the shade to stay out of the 103-degree heat. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Weather Eye: 100-degree highs to continue for next few days
By The Citizen on August 15, 2023
Monday in Vancouver it was 26 degrees above normal for the high temperature. How significant is that? Well, it is still August and when you…
Clark County Public Health: Avoid water at Vancouver, Camas lakes
By The Citizen on August 1, 2023
As summer blazes on, local residents may be eager to cool off where they can. But before the community makes its way to the shores,…