Rich Marriott

Seattle

Senior Meteorologist at KING-TV (Seattle, WA)

KING5-TV Senior Meteorologist; 49 years forecasting for Washington; Co-founder of NW Avalanche Center; Permanent Secretary International Snow Science Workshop

Articles

Rich Marriott on witnessing Mount St. Helens transform during eruption

3 weeks ago | krem.com | Rich Marriott

SKAMANIA COUNTY, Wash. — When the first earthquakes occurred on Mount St. Helens on March 16, 1980, I was working as a meteorologist for the U.S. Forest Service at the Northwest Avalanche Center. Those earthquakes also triggered widespread large avalanches on the mountain in the late winter snowpack. Fortunately, no one was hurt by the slides even though the area was popular with cross-country skiers.
Rich Marriott on witnessing Mount St. Helens transform during eruption

3 weeks ago | king5.com | Rich Marriott

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How solar activity could impact northern lights in western Washington this year

4 weeks ago | king5.com | Rich Marriott

SEATTLE — It’s been one year since the impressive aurora borealis show lit up the sky in all of the lower 48 states. On the night of May 10-11, 2024, the colorful northern lights were sighted as far south as islands in the tropical Pacific. Space experts say more dazzling shows could be ahead this summer as the peak solar activity continues as part of the sun's natural cycle.
How you can see the smiley face moon in western Washington

1 month ago | king5.com | Rich Marriott

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Will you be able to see Friday's planetary alignment in western Washington?

Feb 27, 2025 | kgw.com | Rich Marriott

SEATTLE — The next few nights we’re going to see a parade of planets just after sunset. All seven of the other planets will be in the sky for a short time after sunset. You may recall that we had six planets in the sky at one time during the evenings in late January, but this time we will have all seven planets. From the Earth’s perspective, the other planets are all on the same side of the sun and are visible shortly after sunset.
Why western Washington could see third-driest January in 80 years

Jan 21, 2025 | king5.com | Rich Marriott

SEATAC, Wash. — This month could end up being one of the driest Januarys in 80 years, according to the KING 5 Weather team. So far in January 2025, just 1.04 inches of rain has fallen. Normally, nearly 4 inches have fallen by this point. If no more rain falls this month, it will end up being the third-driest January in 80 years at the Sea-Tac station. However, there is a chance of a small amount of rain late Thursday into Friday of this week, though it will be a light amount.
Unlikely to see Northern Lights in Washington after brief appearance on Monday

Sep 19, 2023 | king5.com | Rich Marriott

SEATTLE — Unfortunately, it's unlikely that the Northern Lights will be visible in Washington on Tuesday and Wednesday, despite a geomagnetic storm. The "view line," or the farthest south people may see aurora borealis is just into the northern counties of western Washington on both Tuesday and Wednesday, but no significant aurorae are expected either night.
Northern Lights appeared in Washington on Monday, but unlikely for the rest of the week

Sep 19, 2023 | krem.com | Rich Marriott

SEATTLE — Unfortunately, it's unlikely that the Northern Lights will be visible in Washington on Tuesday and Wednesday, despite a geomagnetic storm. The "view line," or the farthest south people may see aurora borealis is just into the northern counties of western Washington on both Tuesday and Wednesday, but no significant aurorae are expected either night.
Yes, Washington state could see the Northern Lights on Thursday

Jul 14, 2023 | king5.com | Leah Pezzetti |Rich Marriott