Weather
‘Halloween To April Fools’ – Studded Tires Can Go On Starting Today
Snow is not here yet but it will be soon. And besides weatherizing their homes, many people are prepping for winter driving conditions by putting studded tires on their vehicles.
Read MoreIn Time For Winter, Homeless Warming Shelter Coming to Wenatchee
Being homeless can be extremely difficult in its own right. Add to that freezing temperatures, and just staying warm can be a full-time endeavor. City and county officials in the Wenatchee Valley have plans for a “low barrier” shelter that’ll double as a warming shelter during the winter months.
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With No Nino or Nina, Wet October Ahead, National Weather Service Says
What’s a winter without El Nino or La Nina affecting the weather? Well downright predicable some would say. Marcus Bellissimo has more.
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Wenatchee Sets New Record-Low Temperature For September
Record breaking lows and September snows. And Fall just started.
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Summer’s First Heat Wave Arrives Today
Heat and smoke – something we’re unfortunately familiar with in NCW during the summer months. But so far this year we’ve avoided both, until this week. Marcus Bellissimo breaks it down.
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It’s Paddle Safe Week – Know Water Risks Before Heading Out
Warmer weather means more people taking to the water to recreate. And Washington State Parks wants to increase safety awareness among a growing population of water sport enthusiasts. Marcus Bellissimo reports on Paddle Safe Week in Washington.
Read MoreChelan Watershed Okay As Drought Worsens For Okanogan, Yakima
Last month, the state expanded the drought emergency that was declared in April and now includes a total of 27 watersheds, including Wenatchee, Entiat and Chelan. But while some watersheds like the Okanogan and Upper Yakima are already feeling the pinch, KOHO’s Chelan Correspondent Jeff Conwell reports the Chelan watershed is fairing okay.
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It’s Not Summer Yet, But This Week Sure Feels Like It
Forecasters say people in much of the Pacific Northwest should prepare for warmer than normal temperatures this week with highs into the 90s in some areas. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory from noon today through tomorrow night. And although we can expect temperatures to cool off next week, they’ll still remain…
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As Fire Danger Increases, Training Academy For Central Wash. Wildland Firefighters Begins
Fire training that teaches various agencies how to communicate with one another during a fire and what life can be like for a firefighter in the field starts tomorrow. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Late-Week Heat Could Soar To Record Levels Across Pacific Northwest
An already mild stretch in the Pacific Northwest will kick into another gear late this week as temperatures soar near-to or at record levels. The upcoming heat will have warm weather fans rejoicing, but can put a strain on some residents who are not yet accustomed to such high temperatures this early in the year.…
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Garden Guru – Wind, Weather, Potted Gardens
Scott Parsons is your Garden Guru and joins us every Tuesday during the growing season to help us green our thumbs. In Episode 8, Parsons talks about some cool overnight temps this week in the Upper Wenatchee Valley, ways to keep the wind at bay and getting your “potted garden” ready on your deck or…
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