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West Seattle Weather Watch: Any snow where you are?
March 28, 2008 6:14 am
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 |   West Seattle video | West Seattle weather

Not here in Upper Fauntleroy, but Vickie reported flakes @ 4:30 am @ California & Charlestown (in comments here). The “snow advisory” is now extended to 5 pm. 6:45 AM UPDATE: OK, we have a few flakes now. Just a few. 9:13 AM UPDATE: A fairly serious snow shower here now. As our saying goes, “send pix if it sticks.” 9:50 AM UPDATE: Shot a few seconds of the snowfall (still not sticking enough here for stills) just in case anyone is trapped in a windowless room:

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It’s snowy-slushy-sleeting out there
March 26, 2008 8:46 pm
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 |   West Seattle weather

While driving back from the Fauntleroy Schoolhouse meeting moments ago, we spotted something we hadn’t seen in a loooong time – big wet snowflakes smacking against the car windshield. At least here in Upper Fauntleroy. And you? 8:49 PM UPDATE: Should have checked the forum first, Todd says it was snowing in Westwood as of 20 minutes ago. 8:52 PM UPDATE: Forecast says the “showers mixed with snow” could continue into tomorrow. 10:12 PM UPDATE: Thanks to Todd for the photo!

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Ending Easter on an optimistic note …
March 23, 2008 10:30 pm
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 |   Holidays | West Seattle weather

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Photographed early this evening from Lincoln Park’s south parking lot, looking east.
ADDED MONDAY MORNING: Jill was taking pictures during the evening sun/storm mix, and caught this intriguing scene that managed to make utility lines look almost picturesque:

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And we couldn’t resist adding this golden-lit photo from Lincoln Park beach:

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Liftoff at Lowman
March 12, 2008 2:41 am
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 |   Seen around town | West Seattle weather

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From WSB contributing photojournalist Matt Durham: Dale Baker of West Seattle helps his friend launch a “Beetle Kite” from Lowman Beach Park Tuesday evening. A Beetle Kite is operated with two strings, so it can achieve precise maneuvers. (Prints of Matt’s WSB photos and his other work are available through his site, MattDurhamPhotography.com.)

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West Seattle weather watch: Wind advisory
March 11, 2008 6:22 am
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 |   West Seattle weather

In effect till noon. Southwest wind 25-35, could see some gusts up to 45.

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“You’d think it’s December out there”
March 5, 2008 6:26 am
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 |   West Seattle weather

So said one member of the team, looking out at the ice on the street-parked cars. Hope you didn’t mothball your scraper yet.

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Midweek midday photo break
February 27, 2008 11:30 am
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 |   West Seattle parks | West Seattle weather | Wildlife

Especially for you if you work outside West Seattle and are in that “isn’t it Friday yet?” mode. First photo courtesy of Chas Redmond, taken by cameraphone looking at the Olympics from Anchor/Luna Park along Alki Ave (the clouds are clearing now); the other two, we took after spotting a heron in the trees at Camp Long late yesterday:

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What a difference a few hours make – and other photos
February 21, 2008 9:50 pm
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 |   West Seattle beaches | West Seattle parks | West Seattle weather

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First photo, High Point sunrise today (thanks, Steve!); second, Lincoln Park at mid-afternoon. Here are a few more photos we wanted to share:Read More

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Three weather-related notes
February 7, 2008 12:00 pm
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 |   Utilities | West Seattle weather

First, the wind advisory is now over. Second, if you work or travel through South Seattle/Sodo, there’s a power outage in the area right because of downed lines (possibly including nonworking traffic signals; lots of scanner chatter about this; here’s the official City Light description). Third, thanks to Dan E for this photo of everything washed up on the Alki boardwalk after a stormy night:

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West Seattle weather watch: Wind advisory extended
February 6, 2008 11:38 pm
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 |   West Seattle news | West Seattle weather

New forecast from the National Weather Service: Wind advisory extended till 1 pm tomorrow; gusts could hit 55 mph overnight. (Wildly windy already, on our west-facing bluff.) 6:35 AM UPDATE: Looks like the worst is over; the 4 am version of the forecast, same link, mentions up to 35 mph. No West Seattle outages or major road woes reported; if you’re driving elsewhere, the “traffic incidents” link atop the WSB Traffic page can be handy.

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West Seattle weather watch: Another “wind advisory” is up
February 6, 2008 9:51 am
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 |   West Seattle weather

So says the National Weather Service forecast, 4 pm today-4 am tomorrow, 45 mph gusts.

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West Seattle weather watch: Wind advisory now up
February 5, 2008 1:43 pm
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 |   West Seattle weather

Through 9 pm, says the National Weather Service. Gusts could hit 50 mph.

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South of Alki Point this morning: High tide meets high wind
January 29, 2008 8:33 am
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 |   West Seattle beaches | West Seattle weather

UPDATED 9:50 AM: Better photo from Bob Bollen (thank you!), followed by 40 seconds of video we went back to get right around the peak tide (about quarter past nine).

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This photo’s from just after 8 o’clock, and the high tide won’t even peak till just after 9 o’clock. But if you go out to gawk, wear something waterproof – the spray will get you all the way across the street from the water!

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Snow advisory canceled
January 28, 2008 9:58 pm
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 |   West Seattle weather

OK, doubters win on this one. National Weather Service is out with the new “forecast discussion” which pulls back the snow forecast for just about everywhere but Whatcom County and cancels the snow advisory. Sorry, West Seattle kids, looks like school tomorrow.

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West Seattle weather update: Official “snow advisory”
January 28, 2008 12:23 pm
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 |   West Seattle weather

The National Weather Service updated its forecast late this morning; a “snow advisory” is now up for the entire metro area through 7 o’clock tomorrow morning. The “forecast discussion” suggests there’s a chance the commute could be messy – we’ll keep eyes/ears on viaduct/bridge/WS conditions so you can check here before leaving work.

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West Seattle weather watch: Spots of snow
January 28, 2008 8:07 am
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 |   West Seattle weather

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As some comments have pointed out here, parts of West Seattle got a dusting of snow early this morning. Certainly a spotty snowfall — the photo above is barely a block east of us, along 42nd in Upper Fauntleroy, but there’s nothing on our street surface, just a thin layer on the car tops. Forecast calls for more tonight. 8:55 AM P.S. Looking ahead — a city news release reminds us that if you have a “street-condition emergency,” the number for reporting it is 386.1218.

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Snow or no snow: Now they say maybe Monday
January 27, 2008 7:02 pm
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 |   West Seattle weather

We’re not taking much stock in the forecasts any more either, but if you’re keeping track, next rumored chance is tomorrow night. P.S. Tomorrow is a day off for many local students anyway, even without snow; it’s the Seattle Public Schools “day between semesters.”

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Snow? Weather Service still hedging its bets
January 26, 2008 7:06 am
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 |   West Seattle weather

As of the 3:30 am “forecast discussion,” anyway. 12:10 PM UPDATE: A few flakes spotted up here in Upper Fauntleroy! Serious stuff wasn’t expected till later so we’ll hold off on an official “snow panic” thread.

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Now the snow talk is starting to sound serious
January 25, 2008 5:45 pm
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 |   West Seattle weather

All the recent snow hints from forecasters didn’t translate to reality. But the National Weather Service‘s new forecast is out, and tomorrow night sounds serious.

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Tuesday scenes from around West Seattle
January 22, 2008 4:21 pm
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 |   Seen around town | West Seattle police | West Seattle weather

Freedom Church (35th/Roxbury), midday today, the funeral of teenage shooting victim DeChe Morrison; photo e-mailed (thank you!) by Patrick:

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As mentioned previously, police had a significant presence around the church, for reasons including the fact no one’s been arrested yet. The Southwest Precinct reports all was quiet; in the late morning, we noted groups of officers a close, but discreet, distance from the church, including these motorcycle officers at 35th/Barton:

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Switching gears, we have two shots from this morning’s nearly simultaneous sunrise/moonset. The southeastward view is from Bill “at the top of Southern”:

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And here’s the westward view, from Robert Stever:

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Thanks to Bill and Robert for those photos … any time you have one to share, from the sunrise to the sunset to the fender-bender down the block, send it our way.

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Two early-morning mini-alerts
January 22, 2008 6:30 am
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 |   West Seattle weather

-Major car ice (no surprise since temp’s in the 20s); prep your scraping arm.
-Looks like another morning moonset in the making (big bright full moon in the western sky now).

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In case you need a dose of sunlight
January 19, 2008 3:37 pm
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 |   West Seattle weather

We do, anyway. Two photos e-mailed to WSB earlier this week and held for when a “virtual sunbreak” might be in order (like now!):

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That one’s from RPH, who took it while flying in on Tuesday. Next one’s from Bob Bollen, during Wednesday’s sunset:

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Thanks to RPH and Bob!

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The Olympics, in 15 seconds
January 15, 2008 1:38 pm
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 |   West Seattle video | West Seattle weather

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The clouds have moved in over the top of the Olympics now, so we’re glad to have snagged this video view just for fun while out and about this morning.

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