World Australia Just Had Its Hottest Day On Record The scorching temperatures are happening during a destructive wildfire season and a brutal drought. The average maximum temperature across the country on Tuesday was 105.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Merrit Kennedy
Environment Brace yourself: A warmer winter may be coming to Washington state State Climatologist Nick Bond talks to KUOW's Angela King about what a very dry November will mean. Angela King
National 'Bomb Cyclone' Whips Through The West As Winter Storms Snarl Thanksgiving Travel Inclement weather sure has a knack for bad timing. On the eve of Thanksgiving, one of the busiest travel periods of the year, high winds and heavy snow are buffeting places from Oregon to New England. Colin Dwyer
Environment Hopes abound for early ski season With snow in the forecast for higher elevations, skiers are hopeful the season could start soon. Eilís O'Neill
National 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
Business 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
Environment 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
Environment 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 Jason Pagano
