Less than a week to go in April and I’m not seeing that much rain heading our way. There is an upper-level low pressure system…
Posts published in “Weather & Climate”
Weather Eye: Outdoor Easter egg hunts best planned for Saturday
By The Citizen on April 15, 2025
What can I say? Monday was heaven’s delight in the realm of weather. It was a bonus since it was also my birthday, and I really…
Weather Eye: April showers continue, with some sunny interludes
By The Citizen on April 8, 2025
It is difficult for me to realize we have already recorded nearly a week’s worth of weather statistics, time flies by so quickly anymore, doesn’t…
Weather Eye: Enjoy lull in weather before April’s feistiness returns
By The Citizen on April 3, 2025
April’s arrival has given us the cold shoulder so far with chilly temperatures, blustery winds, scattered showers and hail. Let’s not forget more snow in…
Pause in Columbia River Treaty talks stokes worry for flood control in Vancouver
By The Citizen on March 29, 2025
Flood risk management, hydropower generation and salmon runs will suffer if the United States and Canada don’t renew a key provision of the treaty that…
Weather Eye: Rainy weather is in our forecast for next 7 to 10 days
By The Citizen on March 27, 2025
Writing my column early Wednesday afternoon I see scattered clouds, blue sky and bright sunshine. The temperatures are quite comfortable. Perhaps this was the calm…
Severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Clark County, according to NWS Portland
By The Citizen on March 26, 2025
Clark County and Southwest Washington are under a severe thunderstorm watch through 9 p.m. tonight, according to the National Weather Service in Portland. Read more… …
Northwest Forest Plan less effective in the face of climate change, says Forest Service, proposing changes
By The Citizen on March 14, 2025
Time is running out for those wanting to offer feedback on proposed changes to the U.S. Forest Service’s Northwest Forest Plan. The public comment period…
Weather Eye: Chilling winds, storms as spring tries to burst forward
By The Citizen on March 13, 2025
Contrary to my expectations, Wednesday’s weather system was rather weak, producing less than a quarter-inch of rainfall in the lowlands as of noon Wednesday. Don’t…
Gusty winds knock out power across Clark County as branches and trees fall
By The Citizen on February 25, 2025
Fierce wind and intermittently heavy rain battered the region Monday and Tuesday morning, leading to downed trees and some damage in Clark County and beyond.…