Weather | The B-Town (Burien) Blog TEST https://btb.nwlens.com Burien News, Events, Politics, Arts & more Fri, 23 Mar 2018 18:48:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://btb.nwlens.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cropped-BTBExtraLogo1-32x32.png Weather | The B-Town (Burien) Blog TEST https://btb.nwlens.com 32 32 PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Wait, didn't spring start on Tuesday…? https://btb.nwlens.com/photos-videos-wait-i-thought-spring-started-on-tuesday/ Fri, 23 Mar 2018 18:48:41 +0000 http://b-townblog.com/?p=124414 Wait…didn’t spring officially start at 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20?
Well, we have proof that the Weather Gods think otherwise…
First, some video evidence of a squall of hail hitting the alley between SW 152nd and SW 153rd at 6:48 p.m. on Thursday, March 22:

And this photo, taken by Elston Hill on Friday morning, March 23 (click images to view larger versions/slideshow):

And courtesy Sandra Geldenhuys-Scragg, some gorgeous views of an intimidating looking storm front marching in:


…as well as this video showing white stuff falling on Friday morning:

Have any photos of this non-springlike weather you’d like to share? Please email a high-res .jpeg to editor@b-townblog.com…thanks!

]]> PHOTOS & VIDEO: Scenes from a snowy day in Burien https://btb.nwlens.com/photos-video-scenes-from-a-snowy-day-in-burien/ Thu, 22 Feb 2018 18:27:52 +0000 http://b-townblog.com/?p=123051 Are you enjoying the light dusting of snow our area received?
Aside from telecommuting to avoid the slick roads, another diversion of course is to look at photos of how nice the B-Town area looks as a winter wonderland (or watch our Webcam page).
Here’s a photo courtesy Elston Hill, showing the Olympics from his deck:

And videos & photos from Photographer Aaron Wells:


If you have any cool snow related photos, please email a high-res .jpeg to us at editor@b-townblog.com for consideration.

]]> WEATHER ALERT: 'Coldest temps,' wind advisory, possible snow in forecast https://btb.nwlens.com/weather-alert-coldest-temps-wind-advisory-possible-snow-in-forecast/ Fri, 16 Feb 2018 21:09:55 +0000 http://b-townblog.com/?p=122840
The National Weather Service is forecasting for “the coldest temperatures of this winter,” and the possibility of snow starting this Saturday night, Feb. 17.
Meteorologist Cliff Mass adds:

“We are about to enter the coldest period in over a year (since December 2016 at least), with massive snow in the mountains and lowland snow in ‘favored’ areas such as Northwest Washington and the northern slopes of the Olympics. Even Seattle might get a dusting.”

In addition to wrapping your pipes, we encourage all to keep an eye on our Webcam page, as this is a much easy (and warmer) way to watch for changing weather and traffic conditions.
WIND ADVISORY ISSUED:

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM PST SATURDAY…

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM to 7 PM PST Saturday.

* WIND…South to southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 45 mph.

* SOME AFFECTED LOCATIONS…Shelton, Bremerton, Olympia, Gig Harbor, Tacoma, Federal Way, Seattle, and Bellevue.

* TIMING…Peak winds will occur from late Saturday morning through the afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Scattered power outages and minor tree damage can be expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Here’s the 7-day forecast (bold face added for emphasis):

  • Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
  • Saturday: Rain. High near 46. Windy, with a southwest wind 18 to 23 mph increasing to 26 to 31 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
  • Saturday Night: Rain showers likely before 4am, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a southwest wind 19 to 24 mph becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
  • Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
  • Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Blustery. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
  • Washington’s Birthday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
  • Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
  • Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
  • Wednesday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
  • Thursday: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
]]> PHOTOS: Mt. Rainier, Blue Heron & amazing red sunset https://btb.nwlens.com/photos-mt-rainier-blue-heron-amazing-red-sunset/ Thu, 15 Feb 2018 19:38:43 +0000 http://b-townblog.com/?p=122716 Courtesy Author/Photographer George Matthew Cole comes these great photos that showcase the beauty of our region (click images to view larger versions/slideshow):

A view of Mount Rainier from a neighborhood in Des Moines.


A Great Blue Heron stands on barnacle encrusted rocks in Des Moines.


The sky over the Puget Sound in red as the sun sets.


See more of George’s photos at www.georgemcole.com.

]]> UPDATE: Trail section in Seahurst Park will remain closed due to recent slide https://btb.nwlens.com/update-trail-section-in-seahurst-park-will-remain-closed-due-to-recent-slide/ Mon, 05 Feb 2018 17:32:17 +0000 http://b-townblog.com/?p=122287 A short section of the trail along the shoreline in southern Seahurst Park will remain closed for several months due to the recent slide, the City announced on Monday, Feb. 5.
The slide has compromised several trees, and movement at the toe of the slide is still likely to occur.
Once things dry out (later this summer), the City will re-evaluate the conditions to determine if they can safely drop the compromised trees and reopen the trail.
The closed segment of trail can be bypassed by walking along the beach during low tides.

]]> Small landslide has occurred at Seahurst Park, City says https://btb.nwlens.com/small-landslide-has-occurred-at-seahurst-park-city-says/ Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:45:51 +0000 http://b-townblog.com/?p=122094
The City of Burien is reporting that a small landslide has occurred along the southern shoreline of Seahurst Park, just above the trail and beach.
As a precaution, the trail and beach south of the Seastar picnic shelter (graphic above) will be closed to the public until the hillside’s stability can be properly assessed. The closure limits will be marked with barricades and signage until a determination is made regarding public safety.
As a reminder, rainy weather brings increased risk for landslides. Learn how to spot a landslide! And if you see one in progress—get to safety and call 9-1-1.
Landslide Warning Signs:

  • Springs, seeps, or saturated ground in areas that have not typically been wet before.
  • New cracks or unusual bulges in the ground, street pavements or sidewalks.
  • Soil moving away from foundations.
  • Ancillary structures such as decks and patios tilting and/or moving relative to the main house.
  • Tilting or cracking of concrete floors and foundations.
  • Broken water lines and other underground utilities.
  • Leaning telephone poles, trees, retaining walls or fences.
  • Offset fence lines.
  • Sunken or down-dropped road beds.
  • Rapid increase in creek water levels, possibly accompanied by increased turbidity (soil content).
  • Sudden decrease in creek water levels though rain is still falling or just recently stopped.
  • Sticking doors and windows, and visible open spaces indicating jambs and frames out of plumb.
  • A faint rumbling sound that increases in volume is noticeable as the landslide nears.
  • Unusual sounds, such as trees cracking or boulders knocking together, might indicate moving debris.

Source: Landslide preparedness, landslides.usgs.gov

]]> PHOTO: Sunrise as seen from Burien https://btb.nwlens.com/photo-first-sunrise-of-2018-as-seen-from-burien/ Tue, 02 Jan 2018 19:25:46 +0000 http://b-townblog.com/?p=121108 Courtesy Marc Milrod comes this great photo, showcasing the beautiful sunrise of the first workday of 2018 as seen from Burien on Tuesday morning, Jan. 2, 2018 (click image to view larger version):

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