Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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DRIPPY--As this week begins, it's a little wet but not too bad and of course, if you were inside watching the Super Bowl, it really didn't matter what the weather was doing! Hope you were a Packer's fan, or the damp weather went along with your dampened mood! It was the most watched TV program of all time with over 11 million viewers! STORMS--After I turned in my news last week, I heard from several folks who were dealing some serious weather issues. Former resident Cheryl Moore Stamper was dealing with some very icy conditions back in St....
NICE BREAK--After the torrential rains we had, it is nice to have a bit of a dry streak. It seems we can't get the dry without the cold, but that's okay, as those heavy rains wind up causing so much grief, that I'd much rather deal with the nip in the air than the flood waters. At least I'm not buried in snow right now. It's bad enough for those still dealing with flooding problems; we certainly don't need to add snow to the mix. SPECIAL DAYS--Those celebrating birthdays from January 27-February 2 are Becky Thacker, Brandon McClain, Gary York,...
DRYING OUT--Wow, was that a wild weekend or what? Just when you thought the rain would slow down, it started back up and boy, oh boy, it did not take long for the "lakes" to appear and spill over onto our roadways, which caused some of the usual road closures in our area. However, the big thing comes when the water starts to scour out from under the roadways as you never know when you go through the standing water, whether the pavement has any support under it. I'm not sure what the total amount of rain was, but in one 24 hour period, there was...
WEATHER--Can you say nippy? We started this week with a light layer of snow in West Valley and all the hills around me are quite white, so in spite of the warming trend we had with some rain showers that quickly melted the snow in my yard, it was still white in the hills. On Monday evening, it was a very brisk 24 degrees, so my water was dripping and I was thinking, "well, if it starts to snow, it will definitely stick--ugh!" Before sending this in on Tuesday morning, it has the "snow look" in the sky. The temperature has risen, and the wind...
STILL COLD--Wow, we've had some nippy nights in West Valley but we certainly love the clear, sunny days that have often accompanied them. Our first day of the new year was mostly cloudy and I was fearing snow, but thankfully we didn't get any of that. I'd like it to warm up a bit, but as long as we're not suffering any horrific damages to anything, the frosty mornings and blue skies are looking pretty good right now. However, it sounds like we may be in for some changes so let's hope we don't slip and slide on freezing rain or wind up with a...
NOT TOO BAD--Considering that we've spent the days leading up to Christmas where we were frozen solid, like last year, and like the year before, where we saw umpteen buildings collapse, including our fairground's arena, this year's Christmas weather was a piece of cake! Just some drizzle and clouds and a bit of a breeze now and then but for the most part, it was pretty doggone mild, with temperatures between 48 and 51. Of course, I heard we may get a slight bit of snow by the time this paper goes out but they say it's not supposed to be a lengt...
HERE COMES CHRISTMAS--ready or not! I know many of you were hoping for a white Christmas but truthfully, snow only causes accidents and delays, whether you are driving or flying, and causes moms like me to be more stressed out! I've already had my fill of holidays and snow. Thank you very much! It sounds like we're going to be quite wet around here with a bit of wind thrown in for good measure, so I'm hoping to keep the power on and all our Christmas Eve and Day dinners to be cooked without the help of the barbecue! As long as we don't have...
WET ENOUGH?--Holy cow, did we have some rain last weekend or what? Not to mention before and after the weekend! Then of course, there was the wind, which was howling enough through West Valley to wake me up and it sounded like a freight train was coming through the back of the house--not good! While my field is a lake, my road is above water, at least as I begin to write this, so that's a good thing. It sure beats being trapped at home due to two feet of water over the road, which has happened multiple times before. In Grays River, we saw...
NIPPY--We've had some dry days with sunshine and some wet ones with windy conditions, but they all seemed very cold to me, rain or shine. Brr, it must be about winter time all right! They say more rain is due this week but they said that last week and some days weren't bad at all, so we can hope they aren't right this week! Unfortunately, most computer models show a lot of rain coming in, so keep your eyes on the creeks and streams and report any flooding immediately. I guess that means we should all be stocked up on gas, batteries for flashlig...
BRR--As this week begins, the temperatures dropped to 26 degrees in West Valley and things were frosty white. Actually, the cold and frost hit late Saturday night, and I was just thankful that it didn't get any colder. As Sunday progressed, the snow began to fall and with the cool temperatures, it didn't take it long to start sticking and adding up; not everywhere mind you, but certainly in West Valley! Even in Skamokawa, just two miles west of us, there was not as much snow; we tend to be in the "cold and snow zone" every year, unfortunately!...
NOT NICE--As this work week begins, it is cold and wet and nasty looking out there, so a good day to stay in and sit by the fire or, in my case, start typing! November is definitely zipping by and you know what that means: the holidays will soon be upon us! Let's hope we can all keep a grip on what we have to be thankful for this Thanksgiving and to spread Christmas cheer each and every day, and not just during the Christmas season, and keep the celebration of New Year's in our hearts all year long, so we can appreciate each new day! SPECIAL...
BACK TO WET AND COLD--As this week begins we've got some sun breaks amongst the cloud bursts, so this Sunday wasn't a total washout. It was a bummer to have those nice Fall days come to an end last week. While it made for a perfect opportunity to do some of that last minute cleaning outside, my efforts only landed me at the doctor's office with a nasty sinus infection which led to a painful ear infection. This caused me to miss many things last weekend, and I felt bad about that, but with the "cure" causing me to almost feel worse than I was...
SO-SO--As we ended one month and began another, the weather was a mixed bag of either sunshine, gorgeous out, like last Friday, or rain, which consumed a good deal of Saturday. Halloween, which was Sunday, began quite nice and didn't cloud up until the latter half of the day. However, November began with a very wet and miserable day, which caused "lakes" to form in a big hurry. If this is a sign of things to come, it looks like we'd better keep a close watch on our creeks and streams as we don't want to be caught unaware in a flood situation....
WET AND NASTY--We are still seeing heavy rains and nasty weather, but that was nothing compared to the weekend storms that rolled through the area; not fit for man nor beast out there! I don't remember when we've had that long of a thunder and lightning event, but it was pretty spectacular. With a foot of snow in the mountains already and a couple of more feet expected, you may need to rethink any travel plans across the passes; keep the chains in the trunk and your emergency kit stocked up as well. If this is a sign of the winter to come, it...
NICE AND NIPPY--We have had some nice Fall days lately, as the sun has been shining since last Friday and it's been great. The nippy evenings caught some of us by surprise, as it was below freezing a couple nights and a thick layer of frost sparkled in the morning sunlight; a reminder that winter is on the way. We need to start thinking about getting ourselves prepared for whatever the next few months brings us. Actually, as I write this, the weather man is saying the rains are on the way, so I hope you've enjoyed these past few days of sunshin...
HALF AND HALF--What a difference a day made in our weekend. On Saturday it was pouring down rain all day, a real soaker, but on Sunday, after a brief bit of morning drizzle, it was time to shed the rain gear and kick off the boots to strut around in sleeveless tops while enjoying a BBQ on the patio. A super nice day! It was a pretty pleasant Monday as well, so it was definitely a good way to start off the week. BACK ON--I am happy to report that I now have my computer back up and going. Whew, that was a long time without that source of...
NOT BAD--The evenings are a bit crisp, but the days have been pretty pleasant. While I kept expecting rain with those clouds we had on Saturday, it never showed up and the sun was shining brightly on Sunday after the morning fog, so that was a nice surprise as I thought for sure we'd be seeing some rain by then. This dry weather meant it was time to get the lawn mower out once again and start putting away the patio stuff in order to prepare for the upcoming rainy season. Forecasters say that we could have a miserable winter, so just in case the...
FALL IS HERE--The leaves are falling, the rains seem to visit us on more days than the sun and our days turn into nights before eight p.m. these days, so I'm thinking, Summer is definitely over and Fall is here! However, the weatherman said we may get a few warm days this week, so maybe we'll get our webbed feet dried out one more time before this year comes to an end. By the way, when we get these misty, foggy and darker days, it's best to get those head lights on early so that others can see you much more easily. Defensive driving is a real...
WET ONE--As I begin this column this Tuesday morning, it is mighty wet here in West Valley. This took me by surprise after such a beautiful Monday evening which seemed to hold promise of another nice day. The brown yard out front is probably enjoying a drink about now and I won't feel compelled to wash my car or do any yardwork, a win, win for me! I hear we are supposed to experience some clearing later in the day, so for all you folks who need to finish up those outside chores, there's still some hope on the horizon. SPECIAL DAYS--Those...
LITTLE MOISTURE--While some folks didn't see any rain as this week began, it was definitely wet in the early hours of Sunday and Monday mornings in West Valley. Luckily it dried up fairly quickly on Sunday and while it was a little breezy, it was fairly decent so a lot of that last minute outside work could still be done. On Monday it was much cooler and cloudier with some rain in the morning, dry most of the day but quite wet by early evening. With this week's weather predicted to be in the 60s with some more showers, I'm thinking it will be...
BEEN NICE--As this work week began, we got a few clouds and sprinkles but it wasn't too bad, as the sun came out and all signs of wetness soon disappeared. However, this Tuesday morning has things much wetter, but I'm sure my plants are loving it, as the ground was hard as a rock and the dirt was nothing but dust, so a little drink is probably a good thing. Last week, the daytime temperatures were in the mid-70s and they were some of my favorites; great if you had to work outside. THIS WEEKEND--The annual chili cook off at the Elochoman Marina...
WARM--This work week is starting out real nice and there seems to be a promise of some nice days ahead. While these first two days are supposed to be the hottest, it still looks to be in the 70s most of the week, at least as forecasted at the time of this writing; not too hot or too cold. SCHOOL BEGINS-- It's hard to believe that school will be starting soon, September 1, so Fall sports will be in full swing right off the bat and it will be time to watch for school buses and kids on their way to school in the morning and back home in the...
ENOUGH HEAT YET?--When the temperature hit 97 degrees at my house last Saturday, I was saying "enough already!" Whew, it was hot! But thankfully, we had some cool evenings and the house cooled down so sleeping was easy. Here at least, we went from 97 to 61 in just a few hours! While we cooled down on Sunday, it was still very hot if you went to Portland or Seattle. I thoroughly enjoyed the cooler temps, and I'm sure the critters liked it better too. However, I was still seeing people with dogs in their cars during this heat wave and I just...
CLOUDY--As this work week begins, it's pretty cloudy in the morning, but the cloudiness is not supposed to mean any rain. This past weekend we either had fog or morning clouds, so it was good "working weather" in the early hours and then it was time to enjoy the sunshine when it came out around 11 or so; worked out great, I thought, and the temperatures were pretty toasty by late afternoon. It's hard to believe that another month is coming to an end this weekend; we'll be into August and Fall sports before you know it--yikes! SPECIAL DAYS--Thos...
MIXED BAG--It depended on where you were this weekend as to the weather that you had, as some places were sunny, hot and dry and others were cloudy, misty and overcast all day and some had a little of both. Even as this work week begins, we've had showers in West Valley in the morning hours, which only seemed to let up as long as I didn't try to weed the flower beds, so if you had a sunny day, it was probably because I gave up trying to weed anything and came in the house! If anyone wanted to invent something, it would be the...
