Topic: Weather
Climate Change Prevention: Eco-Friendly Changes You Can Make to Fight Global Warming
Written on April 16, 2019 at 8:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following article was written by Neil Stawski… As much as the skeptics and critics might try to deny climate change, the signs that it’s a critical issue are all around us. The evidence of global warming can be found in the death of our coral reefs due to the increased temperatures of our ocean Continue Reading
Studded Tire Removal Deadline March 31
Written on March 30, 2019 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a reminder from the Washington State Department of Transportation… Last week’s arrival of spring means drivers in Washington have until this Sunday, March 31, to remove their studded tires, or face a $136 fine. While studded tires help keep your vehicle from slip-sliding around wintry conditions, they also damage the pavement. Removing the tires Continue Reading
Snow Days Waived
Written on March 28, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Snow days waived for San Juan Island School District San Juan Island School District’s application for continuation of state support (waiver of snow days) for the February 12 and 13, 2019 school closure has been approved by the state. The district will not have to make up the two school days that were missed due Continue Reading
Postponed or Cancelled Events
Written on February 15, 2019 at 5:29 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Friday, Feb 15 – The Episcopal Church Women’s Brown Bag Luncheon scheduled at St. David’s Church for Friday, February 15, has been cancelled due to ice and slush on the parking lot. Join us next month, on March 8, for another Brown Bag Luncheon. Friday, Feb 15 SCHOOLS ARE OPEN ON LATE START SCHEDULE, TWO HOURS DELAYED Continue Reading
Friday School on Late Start Schedule
Written on February 15, 2019 at 5:27 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Friday February 15, 2019 Schools are open on late start schedule, two hours delayed start: Schools will run on a late start schedule commencing at 10:15 a.m. Buses may be slower due to road conditions. Please see the snow route schedules for late start for pick up times and locations.
Merri Ann’s Lifestyle Video Series
Written on February 15, 2019 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Merri Ann Simonson is back with another SJI Lifestyle video… San Juan Island Lifestyle video that shares with you a snow day – Island Style. <span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span><span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span>
Schools Open With Late Start
Written on February 14, 2019 at 5:29 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thursday, February 14: SCHOOLS ARE OPEN ON LATE START SCHEDULE, TWO HOURS DELAYED START: Schools will run on a late start schedule commencing at 10:15 a.m. Buses may be slower due to road conditions. Please see the SNOW ROUTE SCHEDULES FOR LATE START on the website for pick up times and locations. https://www.sjisd.wednet.edu/Page/2149
Humming Bird in Snow
Written on February 13, 2019 at 5:36 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thanks to Richard W. Wright for this great photo (Taken Feb 12, 2019)…
View From Raven Ridge Rd
Written on February 12, 2019 at 12:57 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thanks to Lorraine Littlewood for this photo, a view from Raven Ridge Rd. up about 550′ looking SSW to Mt Grant… click on photo to enlarge image.
Nichols Street in the Snow
Written on February 12, 2019 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thanks to Chuck Dalldorf for this snowy photo: A solitary figure walking down the hill on Nichols Street into Town…
Weather Update: From SJC Emergency Management
Written on February 11, 2019 at 4:49 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
MONDAY 4:30PM UPDATE: As most islanders have probably noticed, it’s snowing heavily across the islands. Current forecast is for up to 8 inches of snow to fall, with many parts of the islands receiving less, some possibly a bit more. Snow is predicted to taper off as we head into Tuesday morning, though there may Continue Reading
SJC DEM Media Update: Winter Weather Continues
Written on February 11, 2019 at 8:08 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From San Juan County Dept. of Emergency Management… As of 7am on Monday, County Road Crews are reporting the heaviest overnight snow on Orcas and the north and west sides of San Juan Island, with some locations receiving up to 8 inches of snow since late Sunday. According to County Public Works Director Continue Reading
Monday February 11, San Juan Island School District: Two Hour Delay, Snow Routes
Written on February 11, 2019 at 6:23 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Monday February 11: San Juan Island School District is on a two hour delayed start schedule and buses will be on snow routes.
Roy Island and Dream Lake at Lakedale
Written on February 11, 2019 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thanks to John Miller for this drone shot at 300 ft elevation, of Roy Island and Dream Lake at Lakedale Sunday morning… click on photo to enlarge image.
Climate Change Prevention: Eco-Friendly Changes You Can Make to Fight Global Warming
Written on April 16, 2019 at 8:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
The following article was written by Neil Stawski… As much as the skeptics and critics might try to deny climate change, the signs that it’s a critical issue are all around us. The evidence of global warming can be found in the death of our coral reefs due to the increased temperatures of our ocean Continue Reading
Studded Tire Removal Deadline March 31
Written on March 30, 2019 at 5:41 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a reminder from the Washington State Department of Transportation… Last week’s arrival of spring means drivers in Washington have until this Sunday, March 31, to remove their studded tires, or face a $136 fine. While studded tires help keep your vehicle from slip-sliding around wintry conditions, they also damage the pavement. Removing the tires Continue Reading
Snow Days Waived
Written on March 28, 2019 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Snow days waived for San Juan Island School District San Juan Island School District’s application for continuation of state support (waiver of snow days) for the February 12 and 13, 2019 school closure has been approved by the state. The district will not have to make up the two school days that were missed due Continue Reading
Postponed or Cancelled Events
Written on February 15, 2019 at 5:29 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Friday, Feb 15 – The Episcopal Church Women’s Brown Bag Luncheon scheduled at St. David’s Church for Friday, February 15, has been cancelled due to ice and slush on the parking lot. Join us next month, on March 8, for another Brown Bag Luncheon. Friday, Feb 15 SCHOOLS ARE OPEN ON LATE START SCHEDULE, TWO HOURS DELAYED Continue Reading
Friday School on Late Start Schedule
Written on February 15, 2019 at 5:27 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Friday February 15, 2019 Schools are open on late start schedule, two hours delayed start: Schools will run on a late start schedule commencing at 10:15 a.m. Buses may be slower due to road conditions. Please see the snow route schedules for late start for pick up times and locations.
Merri Ann’s Lifestyle Video Series
Written on February 15, 2019 at 5:25 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Merri Ann Simonson is back with another SJI Lifestyle video… San Juan Island Lifestyle video that shares with you a snow day – Island Style. <span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span><span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span>
Schools Open With Late Start
Written on February 14, 2019 at 5:29 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thursday, February 14: SCHOOLS ARE OPEN ON LATE START SCHEDULE, TWO HOURS DELAYED START: Schools will run on a late start schedule commencing at 10:15 a.m. Buses may be slower due to road conditions. Please see the SNOW ROUTE SCHEDULES FOR LATE START on the website for pick up times and locations. https://www.sjisd.wednet.edu/Page/2149
Humming Bird in Snow
Written on February 13, 2019 at 5:36 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thanks to Richard W. Wright for this great photo (Taken Feb 12, 2019)…
View From Raven Ridge Rd
Written on February 12, 2019 at 12:57 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thanks to Lorraine Littlewood for this photo, a view from Raven Ridge Rd. up about 550′ looking SSW to Mt Grant… click on photo to enlarge image.
Nichols Street in the Snow
Written on February 12, 2019 at 5:30 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thanks to Chuck Dalldorf for this snowy photo: A solitary figure walking down the hill on Nichols Street into Town…
Weather Update: From SJC Emergency Management
Written on February 11, 2019 at 4:49 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
MONDAY 4:30PM UPDATE: As most islanders have probably noticed, it’s snowing heavily across the islands. Current forecast is for up to 8 inches of snow to fall, with many parts of the islands receiving less, some possibly a bit more. Snow is predicted to taper off as we head into Tuesday morning, though there may Continue Reading
SJC DEM Media Update: Winter Weather Continues
Written on February 11, 2019 at 8:08 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From San Juan County Dept. of Emergency Management… As of 7am on Monday, County Road Crews are reporting the heaviest overnight snow on Orcas and the north and west sides of San Juan Island, with some locations receiving up to 8 inches of snow since late Sunday. According to County Public Works Director Continue Reading
Monday February 11, San Juan Island School District: Two Hour Delay, Snow Routes
Written on February 11, 2019 at 6:23 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Monday February 11: San Juan Island School District is on a two hour delayed start schedule and buses will be on snow routes.
Roy Island and Dream Lake at Lakedale
Written on February 11, 2019 at 5:35 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Thanks to John Miller for this drone shot at 300 ft elevation, of Roy Island and Dream Lake at Lakedale Sunday morning… click on photo to enlarge image.