Straight Talk

Wed Jan 23 09:44:14 PST 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill

Differentiating sleet, hail and freezing rain

Tue Mar 26 08:51:21 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill

Possible record dry start to the year

Tue Mar 26 15:16:46 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill

South Park Blocks getting ready for summer

People walking through the South Park Blocks today had to side step work crews aerating, spreading grass seed and fertilizing.

Thu Mar 28 09:21:42 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill

New app to make a Rain Garden

People walking through the South Park Blocks today had to side step work crews aerating, spreading grass seed and fertilizing.

Sat Mar 30 19:40:11 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill

Warmest day breaks record

People walking through the South Park Blocks today had to side step work crews aerating, spreading grass seed and fertilizing.

by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill

January - March sets record for dry weather

People walking through the South Park Blocks today had to side step work crews aerating, spreading grass seed and fertilizing.

Thu Apr 04 10:09:53 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill

Researchers concerned over rapid ice loss

People walking through the South Park Blocks today had to side step work crews aerating, spreading grass seed and fertilizing.

Fri Apr 12 16:40:14 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill

Research promises better identification of strong tornadoes

People walking through the South Park Blocks today had to side step work crews aerating, spreading grass seed and fertilizing.

Sun Apr 14 21:04:26 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill

Airborne images to help fire fighters

People walking through the South Park Blocks today had to side step work crews aerating, spreading grass seed and fertilizing.

Mon Apr 15 16:23:15 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill

Freezing over; start planting garden

Monday's temperature dip to near-freezing was likely, for much of the metro area, the end of freezing temperatures until next fall.

Mon Apr 22 12:38:27 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill

History of Earth Day

Earth day is a celebration born more than 40 years ago to protect our planet.

Fri Apr 19 13:00:47 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill

Lyrid Meteor Shower continues with clear skies

Earth day is a celebration born more than 40 years ago to protect our planet.

Wed Apr 24 10:10:21 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill

Comet ISON to be one of the brightest to pass Earth this fall

Earth day is a celebration born more than 40 years ago to protect our planet.

Fri Apr 26 07:31:39 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill

Best view of Saturn's rings in 6 years

Earth day is a celebration born more than 40 years ago to protect our planet.

Sat Apr 27 21:00:58 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill

Dry spring could mean early fire season

A number of grass fires this past week may be a signal of an early fire season to come. As of April 27, total rainfall at PDX since January 1 is 8.33 inches. The total is only 57 percent of what is considered normal. When compared to a year ago, w

Fri May 03 07:40:16 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill

Surprising dry weather to continue

A number of grass fires this past week may be a signal of an early fire season to come. As of April 27, total rainfall at PDX since January 1 is 8.33 inches. The total is only 57 percent of what is considered normal. When compared to a year ago, w

Tue May 07 07:23:02 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill

NW weather radar upgraded with 3D images

Last month, the National Weather Service completed a 122 radar site upgrade of what is called dual-polarization technology.

Wed May 08 11:43:13 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill

Tornadoes at all-time low in last 12 months

Last month, the National Weather Service completed a 122 radar site upgrade of what is called dual-polarization technology.

Fri May 10 09:22:05 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill

Amazing dry weather ends for Mother's Day

Last month, the National Weather Service completed a 122 radar site upgrade of what is called dual-polarization technology.

Sun May 12 13:23:22 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill

Parts of Oregon may see water shortage

Last month, the National Weather Service completed a 122 radar site upgrade of what is called dual-polarization technology.

Tue May 14 07:09:52 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill

Record high carbon dioxide level

Last month, the National Weather Service completed a 122 radar site upgrade of what is called dual-polarization technology.

Wed May 15 19:46:17 PDT 2013 by KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill

Lightning strikes increasing in Oregon

Research in Oregon that verifies an increase of lightning strikes between 1990 and 2012.