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… …
Posts published in “Weather & Climate”
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,…
Weather Eye: Typical warm July days return after cooldown
By The Citizen on July 25, 2023
After a brief cooldown Monday that was expected, we are looking at pleasant weather this week with afternoon temperatures in the 80- to 85-degree range. Can’t…
Weather Eye: Get ready for a ride on the temperature roller coaster
By The Citizen on July 13, 2023
Our benign weather pattern continues, and all is quiet on the western front, so to speak. Morning clouds will disappear, and sunny skies will warm…