National Weather Service

As we prepare to say goodbye to the month of August, much of the region is enjoying cooler temperatures, which is welcomed relief. Marilyn Lohmann meteorologist with the National Weather Service says the dramatic temperature change occurred because the high pressure that dominated the Pacific Northwest this summer has moved to the south allowing cooler weather to move in, most likely for the seas

It’s dry across the Northwest, but just how dry is making many take note. Marilyn Lohman, meteorologist with the National Weather Service said when it comes to precipitation deficits: Wenatchee: 1 ½”-2” Yakima: 2”-2 ½” Pullman: 2”-3” Tri-Cities: 3” Central Oregon : 3” Spokane: 5” “But there is an area stretching from central Oregon through much of south-central and across eastern Washington tha

While the extreme hot weather the Northwest saw last week has moved out of the area, temperatures remain very warm for this time of year. Marilyn Lohman, meteorologist with the National Weather Service said the extreme temperatures over the past ten days really did a number on soils across the Northwest ...

This week has been one for the record books for many locations across the Northwest, with temperatures well above 100. According to Marilyn Lohman, meteorologist with the National Weather Service, some locations, such as Dallesport WA, topped out at 118 degrees this week ...

After months of very dry, in some cases record dry conditions, spring looks to go out on an active and wet note. The Northwest has seen a dramatic increase in showers and thunderstorms over the past two weeks. Marilyn Lohmann, meteorologist for the National Weather Service said this weather is more similar to what we should have seen in the month of May ...

The old saying goes, when it rains it pours. We’re not sure if theirs is an opposite saying, but if there is, the Northwest is currently experiencing it. From Corvallis east to Lewiston down to southern Idaho, the Northwest is baking under a short-lived heat wave. Mar ...

For those hoping for some rain in the not too distant future, it looks like it will be a while before those hopes are realized. Marilyn Lohmann, meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said the region has seen increased wind activity as the Jet Stream moves north in preparation of the hotter weather of the summer ...

The last couple of days have been filled with sunshine, mild temperatures and great spring weather. But that appears to be coming to an end starting Wednesdays. According to Marilyn Lohmann, meteorologist with the National Weather Service said a new system will roll in from the Pacific, but it’s not expected to bring more than windy conditions and mountain showers. And ...

The first day of spring is within sight, falling on Saturday March 20th. Marilyn Lohmann with the National Weather Service said while many farmers would like to see warmer temperatures and additional sunshine in the coming days, she does not expect it ...

The weather over the last week has indicated spring may be here sooner than expected. Days after a large snow storm covered much of the Northwest, the region experienced very mild temperatures, melting a fair amount of that snow. And when you mix in the sunshine and windy conditions, the past two weeks have been a mixed bag ...