Thousands of people across western Washington were without power Tuesday night as a bomb cyclone brought strong winds to the region.

Snow accumulations over the pavement of Stevens or White passes are not likely, but we should at least see some fat flakes flying by the webcams.

There are two main reasons why there aren't hurricanes in the Pacific Northwest.

The tropics are about to turn active once again, as Hurricane Helene is expected to form in the coming days, aiming for the Big Bend area of Florida.

As of the Sunday at 5 p.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center, the disturbance has been designated Potential Tropical Cyclone Five.

Hot and dry conditions will continue across western Washington through the first half of the week, with highs in the mid to high 90s for parts of the region.

The first heat wave of 2024 is on its way this week with triple digits.

Western WA will kick off Memorial Day weekend on a damp note as showers are forecast all across the region for most of Friday before heating up a bit Monday.