WEATHER: ‘Special Weather Statement’ Mentions The S-Word For Friday

The National Weather Service on Wednesday (Nov. 16) released a “Special Weather Statement” that mentions the “S” word – SNOW – as possibly happening this Friday. They say that... [Read more]

READER PHOTOS: Wild Windstorm Whacks Neighbor’s Canvas Carport

Editor – As I was sitting at my computer and watching the trees in the wind Thursday afternoon, I heard an odd noise coming down the street. It was a neighbor’s canvas carport making a desperate... [Read more]

Wild Windstorm Knocks Power Out In Burien/Normandy Park Neighborhoods

Thursday’s powerful windstorm knocked out power to some 2,840 residents in the Burien/Normandy Park neighborhoods. According to Seattle City Light, power went out around 6:30pm and was restored for... [Read more]

ADVISORY: Batten Down Your Blue Tarps Burien, It’s Going To Be Windy

Batten down your blue tarps Burien – the National Weather Service released a “Wind Advisory” for the Puget Sound area, effective from 10am – 10pm on Thursday, March 10th. The weather wonks... [Read more]

‘Wind Advisory’ Issued; Expect Gusts Up To 50mph Until Around 2pm

Batten down the hatches folks – the National Weather Service released a “Wind Advisory” this morning (Wed., March 2) warning that gusts up to around 50mph can be expected to develop across... [Read more]

VIDEO: Time Lapse Of This Week’s Snowstorm At Three Tree Point

We set up a remote, weatherproof time lapse camera on SW 172nd Street in Burien’s Three Tree Point neighborhood late Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 23rd), then let it record until late Friday afternoon... [Read more]

WEATHER: Snow Hits Burien Wed. Night, Over 3 Inches Fall Near Sea Level

Snow finally fell on the Burien area Wednesday night, and as of midnight, at least three inches were on the ground near sea level in Burien’s Three Tree Point neighborhood, with large flakes still... [Read more]

WEATHER: Flakes Fall In Burien; ‘Winter Storm Warning’ In Effect Until Thursday

Around 12:30pm Wednesday (Feb. 23rd) a small snow squall passed through the Burien area, with large flakes falling (and sticking) for 15 or so minutes. Then, just as soon as it appeared, it disappeared.... [Read more]

WEATHER: ‘Snowfall Accumulations…Up To 6 Inches Are Possible’ Starting Wed.

Tuesday morning (Feb. 22), the National Weather Service issued a urgent “Winter Storm Watch” for Wednesday through Thursday, saying that “snowfall accumulations of up to 6 inches are... [Read more]

Heavy Rainfall Increases Landslide Chances; New Weather Statement Issued

Several potent weather systems have produced heavy rainfall and some flooding over the Burien area over the last few days, and the National Weather Service issued a “Special Weather Statement”... [Read more]

All Highline Schools Will Start One Hour Late Today

According to the website SchoolReport.org, it appears that all Highline Public Schools will start one hour late today (Wednesday, Jan. 12th). According to the HSD website, a one-hour delay means: …buses... [Read more]

UPDATE: Snow Finally Arrives In Burien. Whoop-Dee-Flippin’ Doo.

Screengrab of radar image shows the storm moving in. As of Tuesday night, Jan. 11th at 6pm, light flakes are falling in Burien. Also, it’s snowing a little outside as the once-feared ‘Widespread... [Read more]

Metro Transit Will Be On ‘Snow Watch’ Tuesday Afternoon

Metro Transit announced Monday afternoon (Jan. 10th), that it will be on “Snow Watch” for Tuesday afternoon’s commute (Jan. 11), which they say “could be very different from morning... [Read more]

WEBCAMS: Is It Snowing In Burien Yet? Here’s An Easy Way To Tell

Is it snowing in your part of Burien yet? As of 1:30pm on Wednesday, Dec. 29th, it’s just starting at the BTB Home Offices. However, don’t expect much more, if any of the white stuff to stick;... [Read more]

UPDATE: ‘Hit Or Miss’ Lowland Snow Coming As Soon As Tuesday Night

UPDATE 12/27/10: On Monday, Dec. 27th, the National Weather Service released another “Special Weather Statement” alerting us to the possibility of snow this week, starting now as early as Tuesday... [Read more]

VIDEO REPORT: Burien Couple Not ‘In Good Hands’ Over Problem With Allstate

Dane Johnson & Kathy Justin's home just hours after it slipped from its foundation on Nov. 23, 2010. Photo by Scott Schaefer. Remember the big snow and wind storm of Nov. 23rd, where harsh north... [Read more]

Another Day, Another Storm…And Another Series Of Power Outages

A fierce storm struck the Burien area early Tuesday morning, with sudden, racous thunderstorms, gusts up to 40 – 50mph, and of course, relentless, pounding rain. This all added up to another night without... [Read more]

Suffered Property Damage From The Recent Rain? Here’s How To Get Help

If you’ve suffered property damage from the recent rainstorms, flooding and/or landslides, the King County Department of Assessments wants you to know how you can get help. “In light of the... [Read more]

Rain-Soaked Hill Causes Mudslide To Slam House Near Three Tree Point

Photo Courtesy J. Nelson. On Sunday (Dec. 12th), a mudslide sent numerous pieces of a retaining wall into a home in the 2300 block of SW 172nd, near Burien’s Three Tree Point neighborhood. According... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes From The Weekend Deluge And Subsequent Flooding

The much-anticipated “Pineapple Express” torrential “river” of rain hit the Burien area hard over the weekend, causing local flooding of creeks, a landslide, newly-formed ponds... [Read more]

ADVISORY: ‘Flood Watch’ Weather Advisory Issued For This Weekend

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a “Flood Watch” weather advisory, effective from Saturday afternoon (Dec. 11th) through Monday afternoon (Dec. 13th). Between 1 to 3 inches... [Read more]

READER PHOTOS: Truck Can’t Make Turn At Seahurst Park

BTB Readers Earl Long and Alice Goodman sent us the following pics of the same snow-related incident Tuesday: a beefy truck – one you’d think wouldn’t have a problem negotiating the slick... [Read more]

Disaster Relief Fund Set Up For Artist Couple Who Lost House To Storm

Dane Johnson and Kathy Justin Monday night, Nov. 22nd, was a very bad one for Burien couple Dane Johnson and Kathy Justin. These two prolific artists, known for their active involvement in the local art... [Read more]

Wednesday Will Be Another Snow Day For Highline Public Schools (2010)

Wednesday, Nov. 24th will be another Snow Day for area students, as Highline Public Schools announced late Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 23rd) that they will keep all schools closed, due to the snow and cold. In... [Read more]