Northwest Weather Podcast

NWWX S1E45: What to expect this fire season

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:30:00 -0000

On this week's episode of the Northwest Weather Podcast, FOX 13 meteorologists Claire Anderson and Ilona McCauley give us a preview of what to expect this fire season in Washington. They take a look at the latest drought monitor, fire outlook, and wildland fire potential.

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NWWX S1E44: Temperature swings to start June

Thu, 28 May 2026 18:45:00 -0000

Temperatures across the region will cool down by about 20 degrees on Friday, but we will slowly see things warm up over the weekend and into the first week of June. High pressure builds again, leading to more 80s and sunshine. FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan and Meteorologist Abby Acone take a look at that and more in this week's episode of the Northwest Weather Podcast.

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NWWX S1E43: Will Memorial Day be the start of summer?

Thu, 21 May 2026 01:41:00 -0000

Can you believe it's already the end of May? Memorial Day is just around the corner, and FOX 13 Seattle meteorologists Claire Anderson and Ilona McCauley talk about what we're expecting — is this finally the start of the Seattle Summer?

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NWWX S1E42: Staying safe on the water this summer

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:46:00 -0000

On this episode of the Northwest Weather Podcast, FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan chats with a local water safety expert about ways to stay safe on the water this summer. Tony Gomez is the manager of violence and injury prevention at Public Health Seattle & King County and is also an instructor at the University of Washington.

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NWWX S1E41: Sunny days are coming back

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:33:00 -0000

FOX 13 Seattle meteorologists Claire Anderson and Ilona McCauley talk about the beautiful weekend of weather we had, and what's coming next.

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NWWX S1E40: Summer-like heat on the horizon

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:42:00 -0000

Get ready for a summer-like sizzle as Chief Meteorologist Brian McMillan and the team forecast Seattle’s first 80-degree day of 2026 arriving this Sunday. While the sunshine is a welcome break, the crew discusses why a warming climate is triggering an earlier, more intense allergy season with high tree pollen counts across the Pacific Northwest. Learn the best tips for surviving "pollen cakes" on your car and why the team recommends a gentle nasal rinse to handle the itchy eyes and sinus pressure. Plus, we dive into our "City of the Week," exploring its famous rain shadow, Olympic Peninsula history, and the upcoming Lavender Festival.

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NWWX S1E39: Dreary April weather finally clearing out

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:53:00 -0000

FOX 13 Seattle meteorologists Claire Anderson and Ilona McCauley discuss the wild, wet weather that swept through Western Washington last week. Claire and Ilona recap this month's weather events and take a look at what's coming.

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NWWX S1E38: April swing brings weather whiplash

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:49:00 -0000

FOX 13 Seattle meteorologists Brian MacMillan and Abby Acone and traffic guru Adam Gehrke discuss the classic "April swing" in Seattle, sometimes bringing sunny weeks with highs near 70, followed days later by torrential rainfalls and thunderstorms. What is going on here?

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NWWX S1E37: Here comes the sun!

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:08:00 -0000

FOX 13 Seattle meteorologist Abby Acone and traffic expert Adam Gehrke talk about the glorious, sunny, beautiful weather we've been enjoying around the Seattle area this last week. Is it going to stick around? They break down the latest weather models to find out exactly that.

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NWWX S1E36: Dry Easter after a soaking month

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:37:00 -0000

FOX 13 Seattle meteorologists Claire Anderson and Ilona McCauley talk about the deluge of rain that's hit Western Washington in the last month, and how it's looking to clear out just in time for Easter weekend. Temperatures are even flirting with the 70s!

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NWWX S1E35: Spring has sprung in Seattle

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:11:00 -0000

FOX 13 Seattle meteorologists Claire Anderson and Ilona McCauley talk about the dry winter we've had, which March has made up for with days of record rainfall as we head into spring.

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NWWX S1E34: Seattle hit with another atmospheric river

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:51:00 -0000

FOX 13 Seattle meteorologists Claire Anderson and Ilona McCauley talk about the most recent atmospheric river event to sweep through Western Washington, and how it compared to the last one in December 2025.

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NWWX S1E33: Time to hit the slopes

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:32:00 -0000

While widespread rain is picking up in the lowlands, snow is set to hit our mountain passes. Brian, Abby and Adam break down how the conditions could impact travel conditions and how some roadwork is also causing backups outside of the passes.

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NWWX S1E32: Mountain snow finally ramps up

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:55:00 -0000

After a very dry winter for Washington's mountain passes, snow is finally starting to ramp up on the slopes. We're also getting ready to move our clocks, which will lead to some more sunshine later in the evening.

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NWWX S1E31: Mild February and how it stacks up

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:45:00 -0000

It's been a very mild February. On this week's episode of the Northwest Weather Podcast, Claire and Ilona take a look at how the month stacks up to previous years.

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NWWX S1E30: Winter ski season on thin ice

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:37:00 -0000

Have you hit the slopes in hopes of shredding some serious gnar, but found a lack of snow snarling your plans? If so, you aren't alone. Claire sits down with FOX 13 reporter Lauren Donovan to chat more about this winter's low snowpack across Washington's ski resorts. Is there hope on the horizon for more snow on the way, or are your dreams of a winter wonderland still being put on the back burner?

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NWWX S1E29: A much warmer Super Bowl parade

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:06:00 -0000

Abby and Adam take a moment to step away from FOX 13's Super Bowl parade coverage to bring you the latest forecast, and this time around the parade was much warmer. It was also dry, but that's expected to change as a light round of rain is in store for this weekend. Adam's City of the Week takes us back to high school prom days, as Abby tries to guess the "labyrinthian layout" town.

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NWWX S1E28: Snowpack concerns & dropping temps

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:19:00 -0000

Snowpack in Washington state is at a near record low as the calendar turns to February. No major snow is expected soon but snow levels are dropping in the mountain passes. Meanwhile, temperatures are above average this week before falling back to normal temps next week. Abby guesses the city of the week on her first attempt, can you name it before she does?

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NWWX S1E27: Seattle's dry spell broken

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:39:00 -0000

While parts of the U.S. have been stuck under freezing weather and severe winter storms, the Pacific Northwest has managed to stay on the warm side of the jet stream, and it's been uncharacteristically dry for the last two weeks. The downside is that area ski resorts have largely been left without snow, creating drought concerns as we near spring.

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NWWX S1E26: Weather & the NFC Championship

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:44:00 -0000

How could the weather in the Pacific Northwest impact this Sunday's NFC Championship between the Seahawks and Rams in Seattle? Ilona is joined by sports reporter Ethan McReynolds to look ahead to the game and how the conditions outside might play a role in how it plays out on the field.

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NWWX S1E25: Revive I-5 begins

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:57:00 -0000

FOX 13 Seattle Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan is joined by traffic guru Adam Gehrke, talking weather patterns this year, Seahawks playoff game conditions, and the much dreaded Revive I-5 project that kicked off this month and is expected to drag into the 2030s.

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NWWX S1E24: Snowfall in the Mountains

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:55:00 -0000

Claire and Ilona chat about the heavy snowfall coming to our local mountain passes. Meanwhile in the lowlands, temperatures are rising throughout the week.

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NWWX S1E23: Happy New Year!

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:54:00 -0000

Abby sits down with FOX 13 anchor Mireya Garcia to chat about the New Year's Day forecast. Rain is on the way for the week ahead and air quality is a talking point as we ring in 2026. Mireya wastes no time guessing our mystery city of the week!

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NWWX S1E22: Rain, Wind & Snow

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:39:00 -0000

Claire and Ilona are breaking down the latest on flooding across the Puget Sound region, as well as high winds and snow moving into the mountain passes.

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NWWX S1E21 River flooding and gusty winds in western Washington

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:27:00 -0000

Brian and Abby are giving the latest updates on the flooding and heavy winds slamming parts of the state, causing evacuations, road closures, school closures and more. As the messy conditions continue, the weather team takes a look ahead at what to expect this week.

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NWWX S1E20: A closer look at your 2025 Thanksgiving weekend forecast

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:33:00 -0000

Brian and Adam are taking a look at what to expect both on the roads and in the skies this Thanksgiving weekend. Which spots could see wet roads and how cold will the temperatures be?

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NWWX S1E19: Remembering the Bomb Cyclone one year later and looking ahead to the rest of November

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:41:00 -0000

Brian and Adam look back on the Bomb Cyclone that brought strong winds to western Washington this time last year. They also look ahead to what the rest of this November could bring. Our City of the Week was originally created by Seattle City Light because of a dam in the area. See if you can guess it before Brian can.

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NWWX S1E18 A storm is brewing as the rain persists into November

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:08:00 -0000

Brian, Abby and Adam chat about the rain hitting both the coastline and the mountain passes. A weak La Niña winter weather pattern is coming, the team talks about what that means for your forecast. What local city's high school mascot is the Trojans? See if you can guess the city of the week before Brian and Abby can!

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NWWX S1E17 Wickedly wet Halloween and the cold on the horizon

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:43:00 -0000

Brian, Abby, and Adam talk about the rainy and windy Halloween weekend coming to the western Washington region. With November right around the corner, when could temperatures drop below freezing? What Washington city experienced a boom AND a bust in the late 19th century? See if you can get the answer before Brian!

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NWWX S1E16 Could Snoqualmie Pass see its first snow of the season?

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:51:00 -0000

Brian and Adam chat about the possibility of Snoqualmie Pass seeing its first snow of the season on Sunday and Monday. Snow levels will drop to around 3,000 feet by Sunday. What local town got its name based on its flat-like appearance? Try to guess the city of the week before Brian can.

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NWWX S1E15 Below average temps to start October as snow returns to mountain passes

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:28:00 -0000

Brian, Abby and Adam discuss the cold start to October and snow returning to both Snoqualmie Pass and Stevens Pass. Abby promises Brian he is going down in this edition of Adam's city of the week trivia. Can she name the mystery town before you can?

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NWWX S1E14 October rain brings more crashes as road projects continue

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 19:39:00 -0000

Brian and Adam talk about October getting underway and with it comes "wet and cool season" in Seattle. Meanwhile, more road projects are underway as WSDOT looks to get in as much work as they can before the weather dampens their chances. What local city is named after 19th century pioneer Josiah Merritt? Brian tries to guess the city of the week before you can.

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NWWX S1E13 Dry September continues as unhealthy air quality sticks around

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:10:00 -0000

Brian, Adam and Ilona chat about the dry conditions sticking around as Summer turns to Fall and the calendar nears October. Air quality is still a talking point across the state as wildfires continue to burn. What Washington city was incorporated in 1990 and was named after U.S. Route 99? Brian and Ilona try to answer before you can.

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NWWX S1E12 Mild start to September and the town nearly named Salmonburg

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:11:00 -0000

Brian and Adam talk about the warm temperatures bringing some consistency to the month of September. What Washington city was nearly named 'Salmonburg' and what is it actually named now? Brian tries to answer before you can.

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NWWX S1E11 Reflecting on summer as wildfire smoke moves in

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:06:00 -0000

This week marks the official end of meteorological summer, but the wildfire smoke is sticking around. Adam gives a check on summer traffic projects and what to expect over the next couple weeks.

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NWWX S1E10 August heat and rain makes for some slippery roads

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 20:43:00 -0000

The Northwest Weather is back, as Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan, Meteorologist Abby Acone and Anchor Adam Gehrke break down the August heat and rain. That combination could make for some slippery roads. The geo-quiz also returns, with one of Abby's most impressive performances to date.

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NWWX S1E9 Was it hot enough for ya?

Fri, 30 May 2025 21:49:00 -0000

This week was the meteorological start of summer - so of course we got our first day in the 80s and a wildfire to remind us of what's ahead. In another first, Brian almost fails our geo-quiz.

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NWWX S1E8 Cold comfort and the road you won't want to drive on

Wed, 14 May 2025 22:17:00 -0000

Back from a break, the crew talks temps (cooler than normal) and precip (less than normal). Adam previews an SR18 round-the-clock construction shutdown that could mess up traffic (even more than normal). Plus: the Lord of the Fly, and a presidential geo-quiz.

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NWWX S1E7 Goldilocks weather, the trees making us sneeze, and a town with no dry season.

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:39:00 -0000

April has been not too hot, not too cold. Pollen is snot making it easy to enjoy the weather though. And our geo-quiz features what may be the wettest community in Western Washington.

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NWWX S1E6 Science of the hail fail, zombies and Slaughter

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:23:00 -0000

Hail and farewell to the Big Storm of March 26th - "full of sound and fury, signifying nothing." So why wasn't it worse? Plus: drought indicators that might stump you, Slaughter houses, and the Book of Zombie. It will all make sense when you listen.

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NWWX S1E5 Spring snow and a tycoon's dream

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:03:00 -0000

Spring of Deception? Third Winter? But just wait until next week. Plus, the snowpack report and the Costco connection in our geo-quiz may ring a bell.

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NWWX S1E4 Another earthquake, Fool's Spring, and our hardest geo-quiz yet

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 01:09:00 -0000

A shake-up in the forecast and a shake-up for real: don't trust the sun so let's talk about the Big One. Plus, Abby's back with a stumper of a city quiz (the answer does involve trees)

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NWWX S1E3 The end of the Big Dark and the $.01 power outage hack

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:13:00 -0000

Brian and Adam explore the bright side of the forecast, note a new wind gust record, and share a power outage trick using a penny to check for spoiled food.

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NWWX S1E2 Of Atmospheric Rivers, White Gold, and Bootleg Liquor

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:33:00 -0000

Our panel looks ahead at the rains to come (maybe snow, too?) while looking back at the booze that came. Plus, Adam shares the finer points of rhodium plating.

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NWWX S1E1 WHOOSH! POW! CRACK! Welcome to the show

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:40:00 -0000

It will be wind here, snow there, and ice out East. Plus: why a little snow in Seattle may be WAY worse than a lot of snow in Chicago. And: play fair in our geo-guessing game.

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