4 days ago Ugh! Have you had about of this inversion as I have? What I wouldn't give to be going to Arizona this week! Well I can't afford it, so instead I'm suggesting 7 productive ways you could get out of your winter funk:
2 weeks ago For years scientists suspected rain released "aromatics" that resulted in a distinctive smell, and also occasionally spread diseases such as e. coli. BUT THEY HAD NO IDEA HOW! Using special cameras they discovered the rain "bubbles" after impacting the ground and those bubbles release aromatics! Magnify those tiny bubbles a million times and you've got the "smell of rain" wafting through the breeze! See it for yourself:
4 weeks ago nearly 7 inches of rain in the 24-hour period can cause this! please don't try this at home.
December 19, 2014 Many are calling it the strangest weather phenomenon they've ever seen (but Youtube reveals several people have seen it). This week a Scottish river was home to several dozen frozen pancakes. Watch below for more videos of similar ice pancakes from around the world.
I hope you weren't expecting a package from UPS. Troopers are continuing the investigation into Thursday morning's commercial motor vehicle crash on Interstat e 84 involving a UPS semi truck pulling a set of double trailers.
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) are advising of hazardous conditions on Interstate 84 at multiple locations in the Pendleton Area.
Freezing Rain is the culprit in this photo when an OSP patrol car was hit while unoccupied. Mot
November 13, 2014 We're supposed to get 3-5 inches tonight in the Mid Columbia! It's been COLD all week! According to weather cycles, we're due for a BAAAD winter. For today's Throwback Thursday, let's vote on what was the worst winter in recent memory:
I just dropped my coworker off at the tire place to have his winter tires installed (6-hour wait). Everyone is working on their winterizing to-do list and I don't want you to forget anything! Check out these reminders:
I grew up in north Washington near mountains where it snows A LOT more than it does in the Mid Columbia.
October 31, 2014 According to the National Weather Service Forecast, a cold front is moving across the Mid Columbia on Halloween. Will it rain on Trick-or-Treaters? Find out!
September 18, 2014 If it's crossed your mind that skies are far hazier than you had thought they should be, this might be the answer as to why!
From the Seattle Times:
A lightning storm stretching from Klickitat to Okanogan counties started more than 65 wildfires Saturday night through this morning, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
September 16, 2014 If you're looking for something fun to do and want to jet out of town but not have to drive too far..
Consider Boardman Oregon's 'Rollin' on the River' with 3 live bands, car show, food, sunshine, Beer and Wine tasting and more!
Weather is supposed to be perfect this weekend! So come enjoy the fun!
