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Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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NICE--This past weekend some of the mornings were a bit cloudy and gloomy but the sun came out so all the goings on over the weekend were enjoyed in the afternoon and evening sunshine. It was a bit breezy at times, but hey, it keeps us from being too hot, right?! I hear there may be a chance of a few sprinkles in the forecast but that's going to depend on where you live, so here's to good weather if you're having some sort of outdoor activity planned this weekend. USE CAUTION--Please remember that it is extremely dry around here, so even...
BEGINNING--As the Memorial Weekend began, the weather was none too favorable. Thankfully, after the fog lifted on Saturday morning, we had some sunshine which suited most of us who wanted to enjoy some outdoor activities that day. I'm positive that those who were out camping were definitely enjoying the break from the rain! While we may have cloudy starts this week, they say we should be dry, so we'll hope they're right. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from May 30-June 5 are Justin Rainey, Benjamin McClain, Becca Keilwitz, Amy...
UNEXPECTED--We certainly had a crazy weather day last Saturday and it depended on where you were as to just how violent it was. We started out the day with fairly decent weather, then we got some sun breaks and folks were posting some awesome pictures of a "straight line rainbow," which was certainly unique, so there were a lot of "that's neat" comments on Facebook about it. The bad news about that particular phenomenon, according to the weather forecasters, is that it means a storm is coming; who knew? But I have to say, while forecasters aren...
T'WAS HOT!--As this paper came out last Thursday, we saw our temperature jump to 87 degrees in West Valley and I'm telling you, that was pretty toasty for the early part of May! We weren't the only ones dealing with warmer temperatures and several areas saw record breaking heat for that day. The following day saw us with temps hitting 90 plus; wow! However, the weekend was a different story as we saw a big dip in temperatures, so the heat was gone but it was dry and decent, so Mother's Day was still quite nice. By the time you read this, we...
NICE OUT--As the work week began, we were enjoying the blue skies and sunshine after some morning fog. While the moisture was a bit heavy, it's the sort of combo of damp and sunny that seemingly makes the grass grow right before our eyes! Monday was quite warm and even broke some records for the date, so all your new plants definitely needed a drink. With a warm stretch possible, I certainly hope everyone is vigilant and reports anyone who appears to have somehow forgotten a child or an animal in their car! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating...
NOT BAD--We had enough sunshine to mow the lawn this past weekend, although we had a few sprinkles the next day. However, I hear that was not the case in Cathlamet on Saturday morning as it was actually raining for a bit. Funny how a few miles can mean the difference between rain gear and just a light jacket! At any rate, the threat of a deep chill had some folks really scrambling, as many had already purchased new plants during those sunny days and then suddenly found themselves faced with a frost warning. It was a nippy, frosty 27 degrees...
CLOUDY START--It was a fairly gloomy Easter morning, but around midday it turned out real nice, so it was a pretty great day to celebrate Easter. Monday morning was nice as well, but it clouded up by noon and soon the drizzle started to fall. So, it looks like our forecast is still a mix of this and that. Here's to more sunny days than wet ones as we say good-bye to April and hello to May! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays this coming week are Kent Martin, Mike Snow, Tom Blalock, Ricky Montgomery, Robert Meyer, Debbie McClain, Kelly McC...
WET/CHANGES COMING--We have certainly had some wet and breezy days lately, which also came with some heavy squalls of hail, but thankfully, our forecasters are telling us that we're supposed to be getting some sunshine for several days. I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that I truly hope that's one forecast that's spot on, as these April showers are getting a bit depressing! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from April 18-24 are Linda Mahitka, Max Schmitz, Marie Allen, Alyssa Braman, Susan McClain Kuhn, Jeri (Terpsma) Pierce, Nancy Gran...
WILD ONE--The end of last week saw us with a bit of everything out here, as it was sunny one minute, then blowing and raining the next, then a rainbow shown in the skies with sunshine and dark clouds and then it got dark and the thunder rolled and it hailed like crazy; a real Spring mix! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from April 11-17 are Logan Britt, Andrew Emlen, Brent Mahitka, Dan Keilwitz, Bryan Ledtke, Brock Cothren, Kael McKinley, Janine Helms, Chris Doumit, Mike Crouse, Sara Havens Brown, Savannah Burdick, Stephanie Olsen,...
NICE ONE--I hope you were able to get out and about this past weekend as it certainly was a nice one, at least here. Some folks said they got rained on, but for a change, we were pretty dry out our way, albeit a little chilly in the early hours. With rain due our way, I hope you got some of those lawn and garden chores done while it was nice, as it's that time of year when things will be growing like mad, and hopefully that means more flowers and garden items and not just weeds! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from April 4-10 are Tim...
GRAY SKIES--As this work week began, our morning skies were a bit on the gloomy and gray side but at least it was just a little damp, that is until later on in the day and then it rained pretty good. It's one of those things we hate to see, but right now we really need it so I won't complain. As I'm writing this, forecasters are saying we're in for a bit of rain off and on, and given the amount of fires taking off in our county and neighboring counties recently, having some rainfall right now wouldn't hurt anybody's feelings I don't think. It's...
GORGEOUS--With blue skies and sunshine and temperatures in the 60s, it meant those with outdoor chores were in seventh heaven. Even if you didn't want to start a garden or work out in the gorgeous weather, it was definitely time to take a walk and soak in a little Vitamin D, along with some warmth, which had been missing from some of those other clear days, as we got up to the mid-70s here; wow! I hope you've enjoyed the sunny days we've had, as according to forecasters, it looks like we may have a few Spring showers by the time you read this....
SUNSHINE--This past weekend started out with two of my favorite things: sunshine and no snow! With several days last week ending with very cold, freezing temperatures and a couple of mornings beginning with quite a bit of snow, it was fairly challenging to think spring would be here soon. However, as I'm getting ready to send this in, we're back to rain after a gorgeous beginning on Monday which turned to rain by evening, and the forecasters say we're in for some milder temperatures this week with some clouds, some rain but yet maybe some sun...
WEATHER--I was happy to see some warmer temperatures at the end of last week and it was very pleasant to see some sunshine coming through the windows that was not accompanied by freezing temperatures outside! However, that all changed as the days went by and we woke up to just 22 degrees in West Valley on Sunday morning and it was down in the teens on Monday morning. I can't say that the freezing temperatures thrilled me, but that clear blue sky and bright sunshine was certainly enjoyable! With temperatures on the minus side in several areas...
COLD--As this work week began, it was definitely on the nippy side with temperatures below the freezing mark this past Monday morning, but I was happy not to see any snow, as the forecast was up in the air about how far up and over this latest storm was going to hit. As of this writing anyway, we're snow free, while Portland and below were really getting hammered with the snow, which caused multiple accidents and road closures. Here's to a calm week ahead. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from Feb. 28-March 6 are Taylee Britt, Audrey...
QUIET START--As this week begins, it was just at freezing in West Valley, but other than that, this past Sunday was mostly cloudy but there were even a few sun breaks, so that was nice. I understand the weather for the end of the week may be a bit more challenging and depending on where you are, you could even have some snow or icy conditions. If we do get some nastier weather, I hope folks will slow down as many of those accidents could have been avoided if they were driving for the current conditions and not the posted speed limits, which are...
IT'S WHITE--It depended on where you live as to how much snow you got this past Friday night and weekend, as some had half a foot or more, while some had a few inches, and some were saying they had just a "skiff" of snow and some had absolutely nothing, how lucky for them! With the snow adding up quickly in West Valley on Friday evening, the beauty of it was quickly fading when the heavy clumps started falling off the trees and onto power lines, which then slapped together and caused an outage. Freezing temperatures and outages are not a good...
WEATHER--Temperatures dropped on Sunday night and by Monday morning, we had a slight trace of snow/ice on the lawn, but that little bit was gone by eleven so we certainly didn't get any big snow storm, which was fine by me! People in higher elevations got more, and even that depended on where you were located. I know the folks in the Seattle/Everett region got quite a bit of the white stuff and it was well below freezing Monday morning, with very windy conditions, so oddly enough, they were worse off than we were, which is pretty rare. Tuesday...
NICE BEGINNING--This week began with some cool temperatures and lots of fog in West Valley, but the sun that followed was certainly enjoyed! We had the same thing at the end of last week, as Saturday was dry and decent too, so having a whole weekend dry was a big plus. However, I understand that by mid-week we will probably get wet again, so while we get lulled into almost Spring-like weather, we have to remember it is still winter, so we can't get too complacent! GREAT FEED--That nice dry evening we had this past Saturday worked out just...
NICE START--It was a nice sunny day on Monday, so that was great. This followed a decent night in which we were actually able to witness the lunar eclipse, which we had really not expected to see, but were lucky enough to have just enough visibility and the parting of fog and clouds, to wind up witnessing. While other folks got to see the "blood moon" part of it, here at my house we didn't see that aspect of it, but oh well, at least it was neat to see the full moon "disappear" before our eyes! SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from...
EVERYTHING--Now that we are at mid-month, we have been having a bit of this and that, like some hail, some slick icy conditions, some wet and windy conditions and even some sunshine with moderate temperatures during the daylight hours so that's not too bad for this time of year. I could do without the 20 something degree temperatures at night but it beats the massive cold and snow front that has hit our relatives back east, so I won't complain much. According to my classmate, Sharon Stout Servis, it was only seven degrees at her house in Indian...
WET/COLD--We ended one year and began another with a couple of things in common: they were both freezing cold and they both delivered outstanding sunrises and sunsets, and I mean just extrodinarily gorgeous ones! I was happy to see the 20 degree temperatures go away, but I was wishing that the warmer temperatures didn't come with quite so much rain, but that's the way it goes around here. Of course, as we started this work week, we began with some heavy sleet in some areas, which caused school to open a little late, and caused some very dicey...
FIRST COLUMN--Here we are already, writing the first column of a new year! Funny, but it seems like yesterday that I said the same thing, but nope, the year just really flew by and it's already 2019; wow! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Years Eve/Day as well. Beings we had really early deadlines for this week's column, (Dec. 28), I won't know how things truly ended for the next few days, but hopefully, all went well for you and yours! I'll try to catch up with all those happenings next week. FOGGY--I know one thing, it's...
WET AND WINDY--As this week starts, it's a damp one here in West Valley and for most of SW Washington and depending on where you are, you got a little extra rain and some extremely breezy conditions as well. It seems that we're always dealing with weather challenges this time of year, and with a big storm coming in at the beginning of this week, it makes things a little more treacherous for us. Hopefully nothing too serious will happen around here, other than "normal" flooding and a bit of wind, but it helps to be prepared so hopefully...
WARMED UP--The rain may not seem real warm but considering we had temperatures down to 22 degrees last week, these 40 degree temps are definitely warmer! Of course, these gray days make it seem darker even earlier and also make it seem later to boot, unlike those clear, blue skies we were having, which certainly perked up one's spirits, even if they did bring the freezing weather with them! With lots of snow falling in the mountains and horrible snow storms crippling parts of the eastern side of the US and mudslides in part of California, I...
