The Weather of the Pacific Northwest

This serves as a comprehensive local weather guide for both newcomers and long-time residents of the Pacific Northwest. It presents complex meteorological concepts in an accessible manner, featuring eyewitness accounts and historical contexts alongside current scientific knowledge. This updated edition includes several new chapters, such as one focused on the history of wildfires and their effects on air quality, and another dedicated to recent significant weather events, including the 2014 Oso landslide, the 2016 windstorm dubbed the "Ides of October," and a tornado that occurred in 2018 in Port Orchard. Additionally, it offers insights into local weather phenomena like "The Blob" and discusses advancements in weather forecasting technology.