Topic: Weather
Ferry Out of the Fog
Written on July 31, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Did you hear the ferries blowing their horns in the fog Sunday morning? It was foggy in the harbor right up until the Yakima arrived at 7:45. And then, just like that, the fog crept away. You could almost see it retreating.
Equinox
Written on March 20, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s the Vernal Equinox. At 9:15 AM Pacific time, the sun will cross the equator as it heads back into the northern hemisphere. Daytime and nighttime are equal today, but moving forward, light will conquer darkness and the days will be longer than the nights. Spring time, warmer weather… here it comes!
Spring Ahead Tomorrow
Written on March 10, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s tomorrow morning at 2:00 AM – Daylight Saving Time begins. Spring is almost here and the days are getting longer. Don’t forget to set your clock forward one hour – (Probably when you go to bed tonight) so at 2:00 AM it will really be 3:00 AM. This may also be a good time Continue Reading
Ferry in Snow
Written on February 21, 2018 at 5:31 pm, by Tim Dustrude
SJ Update reader Kristen Arnim caught this beautiful image of the Samish coming into the ferry dock this afternoon. Thanks for sharing Kristen!
Severe Weather Shelter Open Tonight
Written on February 18, 2018 at 8:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
United Way of San Juan County, and the “Out of the Cold” Severe Weather Shelter program have enjoyed amazing community support in the shape of donations and volunteer commitments, and as the cold weather sets in tonight the Shelter will open once again. The Shelter location for the predicted cold weather will be at the Continue Reading
Shelter Available Tonight
Written on February 12, 2018 at 9:37 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
It’s cold out there tonight…
White Christmas
Written on December 27, 2017 at 10:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
In case you were away (like I was) and missed it, Friday Harbor did have a White Christmas Day, in the morning at least. Chuck Dalldorf was out early and has a few photos to share. Thanks Chuck! (click any photo to enlarge)
Shelter Opens Tonight
Written on December 19, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Severe Weather Shelter will open for the first time on Tuesday, December 19 at approximately 7:00 pm. There will be a volunteer orientation and set-up at 5:30. Anyone interested in learning more about the Shelter and its operation is invited to attend. We currently have volunteers to staff two days, and we are hopeful Continue Reading
Severe Weather Shelter Update
Written on December 7, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Many volunteers and moving parts are very close to coming together so that it appears possible a Severe Weather Shelter in Friday Harbor may be close at hand. Three things must align in order to activate a shelter at the onset of severe weather: Cold, volunteers, and a site. During the regular meeting of shelter Continue Reading
Rain Returns
Written on September 9, 2017 at 3:41 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thanks to Candace Carter E. Roseberry for this photo of today’s rain…
Resilient Gardening and Weird Weather
Written on September 7, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thanks to Mo Sloane for this first in a series of articles introducing featured speakers who will be presenting at the Master Gardeners Annual Gardening Workshop on October 7th. This first article introduces the workshop’s keynote speaker, Dr. Linda Gilkeson… Is ‘weird weather’ challenging you and your gardening skills? You’re not alone! Between the increasingly variable weather Continue Reading
Air Quality Alert Extended Until Noon Thursday
Written on September 6, 2017 at 4:52 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
It’s still pretty smokey… …AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY… The Air Quality ALERT issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology remains in effect until 12 PM PDT Thursday. Smoke from wildfires across the region will continue to linger over Western Washington through at least Thursday morning. Expect the air quality to remain unhealthy Continue Reading
Holy Smokes! Air Quality Alert Issued Through 5 pm Wednesday
Written on September 5, 2017 at 2:08 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
The mountains are definitely not out today. My photo of False Bay without the Olympics may look like a sepia toned antique but that is the real color and the photo was taken this morning. Due to regional wildfires we are once again experiencing smokey air. Here is the Air Quality Alert from the National Continue Reading
Mammatus Clouds
Written on July 27, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag today, we have a photo from Mary Kalbert who was recently visiting friends in Spearfish, South Dakota when they saw these clouds from the upstairs balcony. How does this relate to Friday Harbor? Well, here it is in Mary’s words… The connection, I think is how different our mild and Continue Reading
OPALCO News
Written on May 26, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wind Storm Takes Power Out For 6,000+ Co-Op Members: OPALCO Crews Resolve Outages Quickly Big winds hit the islands on Tuesday, May 23rd leading to a number of power outages in the islands. The largest outage occurred on San Juan Island when a tree was blown into the transmission lines near the Pear Point substation Continue Reading
Ice Sitting?
Written on January 13, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Once again, photographer John Miller shares a fun photo with us. This time, a chair on frozen Egg Lake. In John’s words… I’ve seen ice fishing before, but have never seen ice sitting – sunrise view from the dock at Egg lake. Tech side – Nikon Df w/ f1.4 – 85mm AF-D, shot at 1/80 sec, Continue Reading
Morning on Mitchell Bay
Written on November 17, 2016 at 11:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Theresa Simendinger shares a beautiful photo of this morning at Mitchell Bay with a rainbow reflection. Thanks for sharing Theresa!
Part Two of October Windstorms: Coming Soon!
Written on October 14, 2016 at 1:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
We woke to the pleasant observation this morning that our first storm of the series has materialized as a normal windstorm in the islands. The Outage Center at the Opalco website is thankfully free of outage reports. The big question remains, “what will Storm 2 bring”? The latest Weather Service forecast says Storm 2 may Continue Reading
Ferry Out of the Fog
Written on July 31, 2018 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
Did you hear the ferries blowing their horns in the fog Sunday morning? It was foggy in the harbor right up until the Yakima arrived at 7:45. And then, just like that, the fog crept away. You could almost see it retreating.
Equinox
Written on March 20, 2018 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s the Vernal Equinox. At 9:15 AM Pacific time, the sun will cross the equator as it heads back into the northern hemisphere. Daytime and nighttime are equal today, but moving forward, light will conquer darkness and the days will be longer than the nights. Spring time, warmer weather… here it comes!
Spring Ahead Tomorrow
Written on March 10, 2018 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
It’s tomorrow morning at 2:00 AM – Daylight Saving Time begins. Spring is almost here and the days are getting longer. Don’t forget to set your clock forward one hour – (Probably when you go to bed tonight) so at 2:00 AM it will really be 3:00 AM. This may also be a good time Continue Reading
Ferry in Snow
Written on February 21, 2018 at 5:31 pm, by Tim Dustrude
SJ Update reader Kristen Arnim caught this beautiful image of the Samish coming into the ferry dock this afternoon. Thanks for sharing Kristen!
Severe Weather Shelter Open Tonight
Written on February 18, 2018 at 8:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
United Way of San Juan County, and the “Out of the Cold” Severe Weather Shelter program have enjoyed amazing community support in the shape of donations and volunteer commitments, and as the cold weather sets in tonight the Shelter will open once again. The Shelter location for the predicted cold weather will be at the Continue Reading
Shelter Available Tonight
Written on February 12, 2018 at 9:37 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
It’s cold out there tonight…
White Christmas
Written on December 27, 2017 at 10:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
In case you were away (like I was) and missed it, Friday Harbor did have a White Christmas Day, in the morning at least. Chuck Dalldorf was out early and has a few photos to share. Thanks Chuck! (click any photo to enlarge)
Shelter Opens Tonight
Written on December 19, 2017 at 5:49 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Severe Weather Shelter will open for the first time on Tuesday, December 19 at approximately 7:00 pm. There will be a volunteer orientation and set-up at 5:30. Anyone interested in learning more about the Shelter and its operation is invited to attend. We currently have volunteers to staff two days, and we are hopeful Continue Reading
Severe Weather Shelter Update
Written on December 7, 2017 at 5:42 am, by Tim Dustrude
Many volunteers and moving parts are very close to coming together so that it appears possible a Severe Weather Shelter in Friday Harbor may be close at hand. Three things must align in order to activate a shelter at the onset of severe weather: Cold, volunteers, and a site. During the regular meeting of shelter Continue Reading
Rain Returns
Written on September 9, 2017 at 3:41 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thanks to Candace Carter E. Roseberry for this photo of today’s rain…
Resilient Gardening and Weird Weather
Written on September 7, 2017 at 5:45 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thanks to Mo Sloane for this first in a series of articles introducing featured speakers who will be presenting at the Master Gardeners Annual Gardening Workshop on October 7th. This first article introduces the workshop’s keynote speaker, Dr. Linda Gilkeson… Is ‘weird weather’ challenging you and your gardening skills? You’re not alone! Between the increasingly variable weather Continue Reading
Air Quality Alert Extended Until Noon Thursday
Written on September 6, 2017 at 4:52 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
It’s still pretty smokey… …AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY… The Air Quality ALERT issued by the Washington State Department of Ecology remains in effect until 12 PM PDT Thursday. Smoke from wildfires across the region will continue to linger over Western Washington through at least Thursday morning. Expect the air quality to remain unhealthy Continue Reading
Holy Smokes! Air Quality Alert Issued Through 5 pm Wednesday
Written on September 5, 2017 at 2:08 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
The mountains are definitely not out today. My photo of False Bay without the Olympics may look like a sepia toned antique but that is the real color and the photo was taken this morning. Due to regional wildfires we are once again experiencing smokey air. Here is the Air Quality Alert from the National Continue Reading
Mammatus Clouds
Written on July 27, 2017 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
In the SJ Update Mailbag today, we have a photo from Mary Kalbert who was recently visiting friends in Spearfish, South Dakota when they saw these clouds from the upstairs balcony. How does this relate to Friday Harbor? Well, here it is in Mary’s words… The connection, I think is how different our mild and Continue Reading
OPALCO News
Written on May 26, 2017 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Wind Storm Takes Power Out For 6,000+ Co-Op Members: OPALCO Crews Resolve Outages Quickly Big winds hit the islands on Tuesday, May 23rd leading to a number of power outages in the islands. The largest outage occurred on San Juan Island when a tree was blown into the transmission lines near the Pear Point substation Continue Reading
Ice Sitting?
Written on January 13, 2017 at 5:57 am, by Tim Dustrude
Once again, photographer John Miller shares a fun photo with us. This time, a chair on frozen Egg Lake. In John’s words… I’ve seen ice fishing before, but have never seen ice sitting – sunrise view from the dock at Egg lake. Tech side – Nikon Df w/ f1.4 – 85mm AF-D, shot at 1/80 sec, Continue Reading
Morning on Mitchell Bay
Written on November 17, 2016 at 11:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Theresa Simendinger shares a beautiful photo of this morning at Mitchell Bay with a rainbow reflection. Thanks for sharing Theresa!
Part Two of October Windstorms: Coming Soon!
Written on October 14, 2016 at 1:00 pm, by Tim Dustrude
We woke to the pleasant observation this morning that our first storm of the series has materialized as a normal windstorm in the islands. The Outage Center at the Opalco website is thankfully free of outage reports. The big question remains, “what will Storm 2 bring”? The latest Weather Service forecast says Storm 2 may Continue Reading