Expect More Tropical Storms, NOAA Warns NOAA is updating its definition of what a "normal" Atlantic hurricane season looks like, based on the last 30 years. The average number of hurricanes in the new normal has risen from 6 to 7. Rebecca Hersher
NOAA Upgrades Forecasts As Climate Change Drives More Severe Storms The computer model that predicts the weather is getting more power. Climate change is upping the stakes for forecasters as extreme weather gets more common and residents demand earlier warnings. Rebecca Hersher
'Spring is here' — but don't swap your raincoat for your shades just yet Have you been enjoying the afternoon sunshine lately? Maybe you've been shedding an extra layer here and there. Are your allergies acting up? Well, that just might be because spring is in the air. March 20 is the first official day of spring. Katie Campbell
Why this NW weekend is perfect for rainbows Keep your eyes on the skies today and over the weekend - you might just catch something magical. The region gets more rainbows in the spring than in any other season. Katie Campbell
It's Not Just Texas. The Entire Energy Grid Needs An Upgrade For Extreme Weather The Texas blackout is a reminder that climate-driven extreme weather stresses the U.S.'s power system in many ways. Much is needed to harden the grid for the future as the number of outages increase. Jeff Brady
This 90-year-old Seattle woman hiked several snowy miles to get vaccinated against Covid Fran Goldman, the 90-year-old great-grandmother who walked through nearly a foot of snow on February 14 to get a Covid-19 vaccination, has captured global attention and inspired awe. Katie Campbell
Get out your rulers, the snow has arrived in Seattle The threat of snow - and the, well, exciting traffic patterns that come with it - may not be on our minds today. But that's likely to change. Dyer Oxley
Snow in Seattle, vaccine equity and an officer-involved shooting, this week Bill Radke reviews the week's news with city hall reporter Nathalie Graham of The Stranger, Converge Media founder Omar Salisbury and KUOW reporter Casey Martin. Bill Radke
This week in politics: The political implications of severe weather The Seattle City Council is discussing additional trims to the Seattle Police Department budget - cuts of perhaps $5.4 million. And snow politics have actually dominated and even determined mayoral contests. Katie Campbell
Avalanche deaths a grim reminder of NW's backcountry danger Last week, 14 people died in avalanches across the country, making it the deadliest week for avalanches since 1910. Why has this year already been especially deadly? Katie Campbell
