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At precisely 2:05 a.m. PDT today (Friday, Sept. 23rd), the Autumnal equinox occurred, ushering B-Town and the rest of the Northern Hemisphere into the season of spiderwebs, football, cooler temps, longer nights, colorful leaves, drizzling rain, and everyone’s favorite – a brand new season of “Glee”!

The word “equinox” comes from the Latin words for “equal night.” The fall and spring equinoxes are the only days of the year in which the Sun crosses the celestial equator.

Happy Fall from everyone at The B-Town Blog!

On Sunday afternoon (Nov. 14th), the National Weather Service issued a “Special Weather Statement” that prognosticates the possibility of a cold front moving down from Canada into western Washington on Friday, Nov. 19th or Saturday, Nov. 20th.

And yes, this means there is a “risk of snow” or mixed rain/show over portions of the area, especially over the north interior.

Here’s the full Statement as of 3:58 PM PST on November 14, 2010:

… A change to much colder conditions is possible Friday into next weekend…

Cold air is expected to develop over western Canada during the upcoming week. There are strong indications that changes in the wind flow aloft toward the end of the week will allow some of this colder air over western Canada to filter into western Washington Friday or Saturday.

Weather guidance also suggests that there is a risk of snow… or mixed rain and snow showers over portions of the area Friday or Saturday. The highest risk will be where the air is colder… over the north interior.

While weather guidance has been consistent in showing a change to a colder weather pattern… they have been uneven in showing how cold it will get and how much… if any… snow will fall.

Now would be a good time to think about how you could prepare for the first possibility of winter weather conditions in The Lowlands. Are your tires ready for snow covered roadways? Are your outdoor pipes and faucets winterized?

Please monitor latest forecasts and weather statements as conditions evolve this week.

On a related note, some of us here at the blog are looking for delivered firewood – if anyone has any leads, please email us at editor(at)b-townblog.com!

And as usual, stay tuned to The B-Town Blog, ‘cuz we’ll be all over this developing news like ice crystals on a former grunge rocker turned hockey player’s ‘stache.

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The National Weather Service issued a “Wind Advisory” early Wednesday morning, so again, be sure to double-tie down your blue (and other colored) tarps Burien, as sustained winds of 20-30mph may be coming.

Here’s the advisory in all its weatherspeak glory:

… Wind Advisory in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 am PST Thursday…

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Wind Advisory… which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 am PST Thursday.

Southerly winds will increase today… peaking late this afternoon through the evening hours. Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected with gusts to 40 to 50 mph… mainly this evening. The strongest winds are expected to occur over the north Hood Canal across to western Snohomish County… the entrances to the Strait and over the lower Chehalis valley.

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds of 30 to 39 mph or gusts of 45 to 57 mph are likely. Winds this strong can snap small tree branches… topple small or shallow-rooted trees… and cause local power outages.

You know it’s November in the Northwest when another Weather Advisory gets posted – this one a “Wind Advisory” predicted to hit around 6pm Sunday night and continue for at least another 24 hours.

As usual, batten down your blue tarps Burien!

Here’s the statement, issued by the National Weather Service at 3:22pm Sunday, Nov. 15th:

Statement as of 3:22 PM PST on November 15, 2009

… Wind Advisory in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM PST Monday…

… High wind watch in effect from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon…

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Wind Advisory… which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM PST Monday. A high wind watch has also been issued. This high wind watch is in effect from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon.

South winds of 25 to 35 mph with local gusts to 50 mph are expected to develop tonight and continue through much of the day Tuesday.

A deeper low is expected to move north through the coastal waters late Monday night and Tuesday. Widespread damaging winds of 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph are possible with this second deeper system.

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds of 30 to 39 mph or gusts of 45 to 57 mph are likely. Winds this strong can snap small tree branches… topple small or shallow-rooted trees… and cause local power outages.

A high wind watch means conditions are favorable for damaging winds. High winds can topple trees… down power lines… and damage some structures. People in the watch area should prepare for the possibility of power outages.

Here is original artwork from our new artist Danielle Burton, a nice fall scene of downtown Burien that may help clear your mental palate if you stare at it long enough:

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“Due to seasonal changes, Burien’s two gated parks (Seahurst & Eagle Landing) are now closing earlier.

Gates now closed at 7pm.”

So, now you know to get yourself outta there before you’re trapped like you’re in a b-rate, B-Town horror movie…