By Marianne Lincoln ‘Tis the dawning of the day, The bitter cold will melt away Upon the rising of the sun, A glorious day is newly sprung. The dainty frost around the grass Glistens but will scarcely last. The lowly calling of the hawk O’er the prairie breakfast stalks. The distant mountain silhouettes the sky…
Category: Weather
Snowing in Roy and Yelm by 7pm
By Marianne Lincoln ROY, WA — I was headed to the City Council meeting in Roy around 7:15 p.m. and SR 507 had snow coming down just south of the railroad tracks. Remember to drive safely and get up early tomorrow morning in case the roads need to be travelled cautiously. Warmer weather is due…
Work or play, drivers need to prepare now for Monday afternoon
WSDOT OLYMPIA – Whether it’s heading home from work or heading to watch the Seahawks attempt to keep their home game winning streak intact, Puget Sound area drivers are urged prepare for possible snow and ice to during the Monday afternoon drive. The current lowland forecast calls for freezing temperatures and possible snow between Everett…
Tips to prepare now for flood season
PIERCE COUNTY — The rain, fog and falling leaves mean that fall is here and winter is not far behind. Pierce County residents should prepare now for flood season to keep their families and property safe. “By now, people have pulled out their coats, sweaters, and hats because of the change in weather,” said Pierce…
Tornado hits Frederickson Monday
FREDERICKSON, WA — Monday, September 30 at 7:20 a.m. an EF-1 tornado passed through the Frederickson area. Several buildings, trees, automobiles and rail cars were damaged by the cell. The weather service reported the tornado had winds up to 110 m.p.h. Buildings belonging to EnCon and Northwest Door near 190th and Canyon Road suffered damage as…
Wind gust possible to 57 mph tonight!
From the National Weather Service: Wind Advisory URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 1107 AM PDT SUN SEP 29 2013 …POWERFUL AND DAMAGING WINDSTORM TO AFFECT PARTS OF WESTERN WASHINGTON TONIGHT… .EXPLOSIVE DEVELOPMENT IS TAKING PLACE WITH A LOW PRESSURE CENTER THAT WILL MAKE LANDFALL THIS EVENING SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE FAR NORTH…
ABC Day and car show photos
SPANAWAY, WA — Was it a camel? A zebra? A moose? Yes, it was all that and, it was ABC Day at Spanaway Lake High School. There was food from Challenger’s catering program, robots, balloon art, spinning wheels for prizes, free toothbrushes and many, many other interesting things to see. At the 723 Networking booth, a big…
Hypothermia? Maybe if you survive long enough
By Marianne Lincoln It’s summer and it’s hot, so you are headed to the nearest body of water to cool off. Keep in mind, the water in the rivers, lakes and Puget Sound is cold, very cold. Hypothermia is not your worst enemy. In water between 40 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit, you have about 5…
Tips for when you hear the thunder
USA.gov — Summer is the peak season for lightning-related deaths and injuries, though people are struck by lightning year-round. The National Weather Service provides a wide range of information about lightning, including these facts and tips: General Tips No outdoor area is safe when you hear thunder. If you hear thunder, find a safe indoor…
Get the facts about sun safety before summer arrives
PIERCE COUNTY — Even the Stone Age people knew the sun brought life on Earth and that is one reason they used to worship it. But the sun can both heal and destroy. Sunlight can be the kiss of life or death. It depends on the way we use it. Pierce County Aging & Disability…
Beautiful weather and tragedy at Spanaway Park
Spanaway Lake Park was crowded this weekend. It was difficult to find a space to park near the lake. Swimmers, fishermen, paddle boat renters, picnickers and kids building sand castles were out in force. At the office of the Pierce Prairie post, the thermometer said it was eighty degrees. One four days ago, there was…
Mountain shadow for New Year’s Eve
Goodbye 2012, hello fiscal cliff and the hope for 2013. The mountain casts its winter shadow in the morning.
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