Weather
Snowpack, Flood Control Experts Hoping For Slow Mountain Melt-Off
We’re always happy to have a deep snowpack in the mountains. But as we enter the mountain runoff season, gradual temperature change is what’s hoped for. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Cascade Snowpack Returning to Normal After February, March Snowfall
It may be easy for some to gripe about the lingering winter weather this close to the Vernal Equinox. But snow on the valley floor certainly means snowfall in the Cascade Mountains, beefing up the snowpack essential to our region. Marcus Bellissimo has the latest.
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KOHO Outdoor Report – Mission Ridge
In this week’s KOHO Outdoor Report, Dan Langager talks with Tony Hikock, Marketing Director at Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort, about how the record amount of snowfall in February – more than 80 inches. Hikock said that snow means solid conditions for the rest of the season, allowing them to add a few extra days…
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Cascade Snowpack Gets Big Boost From February Storms
Snow in the Valley equals snowpack in the mountains, which in turn brings water during the spring and summer months. A recent bout of heavy snowstorms this month has helped the states snowpack get out of the danger zone. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Snow Dump Hiding Wenatchee Valley Fire Hydrants, Potentially Impeding Firefighter Response
A residential fire is something we want fire crews to knock-down quickly. And folks in the Leavenworth area are being asked to help firefighters make their job a little easier, ensuring a quicker response time during the winter months. Marcus Bellissimo explains.
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With Feet of Snow Over the Last Week, Do’s & Don’ts of Winter Travel
Every year winter brings snow to the Pacific Northwest. And every year it seems that many of us forget how to drive in the snow or obey life-saving precautions that are put in place for our protection. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Early Spring Says Punxsutawney Phil, Human Meteorologists Say Maybe Not
Dennis, a character from the Monty Python movie The Holy Grail, said to King Arthur “Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government. Yet every February 2, we rely upon a giant squirrel to tell us the weather. KOHO’s Marcus Bellissimo asks “Why?”
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Cascade Snowpack About Normal Despite Warmer, Wetter Winter
Snowfall may be less this year than in years past, but at least we are seeing snow. And when it comes to snowpack, snow is a good thing, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Tips For Staying Safe, Warm During Winter Storms, Power Outages
A storm rolling in today with bring at least a few inches to the Wenatchee Valley over the next 24 hours. Power outages can be inconvenient at best, and during the winter, deadly at worst. But a few simple tips can keep you safe and warm during an outage, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Keeping Seasonal Blues At Bay: Don’t Let Winter Gloom Sidetrack Healthy Habits
Seasonal affective disorder can get to just about anyone during the sometimes dark and gloomy days of winter. But there are a few simple things you can do to counter-act its effects. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Holiday Travel Could Set New Record In Wash., AAA Says
Planes, trains and automobiles. No matter how you plan to get home or away this holiday season, if you are indeed travelling, you’ll be joining nearly one third of the nation. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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