Arctic Blast Grips Parts Of the U.S., With Snow And Record-Breaking Cold Forecasters say an estimated 300 cold-weather records are expected to be tied or broken through Wednesday. The "arctic outbreak" is being blamed for four deaths so far. Brakkton Booker
Seattle pole collapse: Decayed wood and beetles to blame Investigators now know what caused two-dozen electrical poles to collapse in Tukwila. Beetles, rotting wood, and wind Paige Browning
Hint of snow for Washington's mountain roads this week For those planning a trip over Washington's mountain passes Tuesday morning, check the forecast. KUOW Staff
It's officially snow season in Washington state It's October 1 — the first day for measuring snowpack in Washington state. And there's already a dusting in the mountains. Paige Browning
Lightning tips for Seattleites: Get inside This summer Seattle enjoyed cool temperatures, mostly smoke-free skies, but a rare light show there at the end. Casey Martin
Rainy weekend ahead for Puget Sound region Fall officially starts Monday, but the weather is here already. KUOW's Angela King talks with KOMO's Scott Sistek to get all the details on this weekend's weather forecast. Angela King
High heat puts Seattle homeless at greater risk On days when it’s 85 degrees or higher, the Seattle Union Gospel Mission sets up a pop up stand outside the men’s shelter in Pioneer Square. Esmy Jimenez
It's the second week of July. So where's summer? Summer officially began June 21, but in the Pacific Northwest some say it doesn't really kick off here until the Fourth of July. Casey Martin
Freak Summer Hail Storm Blankets Mexico's Guadalajara "Hail more than a meter high, and then we wonder if climate change exists," said Enrique Alfaro Ramírez, the governor of Jalisco state. The Mexican army is helping to dig out the city. Merrit Kennedy
Have you noticed all the cotton fluff drifting in the air? "What's up with all the white fluff in the air?" That was one listener's question we recently answered in our SoundsQs podcast. Kyle Norris