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  Logged my 21st first to find on a #geocache this afternoon. Found 22 minutes after it was published. As per tradition I’ll go place a geocache tomorrow to celebrate. #geocaching

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  A major cooldown is coming later in the week in the Pacific Northwest. Highs in Hermiston will likely be all the way down in the low- to mid-20s. #ORwx #weather

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  I have made a zen garden at the library.

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  I saw this book at the library today and I’m intrigued to learn about the utility of Viking ships on the Oregon Trail. #Oregon #history

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  @jackwilliambell I know but that's not as fun

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  A couple bands of scattered t-storms are forecast this afternoon in the Blue Mountains and Wallowa Mountains of Eastern Oregon. Severe weather is not exected. #ORwx #weather

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  New article: The meteorology behind the small hail that blanketed Meridian, Idaho like snow https://ingallswx.com/2026/06/27/the-meteorology-behind-the-small-hail-that-blanketed-meridian-idaho-like-snow/ #weather #IDwx #Boise #hail

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  @HayiWena I think I joined the right one. Thanks!

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  I am commencing my migration to m.ai6yr.org. Thank you mstdn.ca for having me while I lived in Canada!

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  Freezing temperatures are scraping the ground in the greater #Yellowstone area today as a strong upper level low pressure system brings high elevation snow. #WYwx #MTwx #IDwx #weather

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  We recorded 1.3 mm of rain in Hermiston this morning. Currently sitting at 19.6ºF, fairly chilly for this time of year. #ORwx #weather

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  We have recorded 3.0 mm of rain here in Hermiston so far today. First rainfall since installing my new weather station and an impressive value for stratiform rain in the Columbia Basin. #ORwx #weather

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  @douglasvb @mlanger I went to Belize a few years ago. As far as Central American nations go it seemed nice enough but it was the time of year when they burn the agricultural fields so it was a bit like Eastern Washington during a bad fire season, just with more humidity.

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  Looking like we will have an upper level trough swing through the Pacific Northwest on Memorial Day, bringing cooler temps, light showers, and wind in the typical windy spots. #WAwx #ORwx #BCstorm #weather

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  When are we getting a Dick’s in SeaTac?

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  Very excited to say that I am transitioning from weather balloon flight control to commercial growth at Windborne Systems. I started a side project related to my previous experience in the energy industry and they liked it so much they thought I should be doing more stuff like that! I will be working remotely out of Hermiston, Oregon to be close to family. I’ll work some in San Francisco as well as some travel to conferences and to meet with clients.

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  #Hermiston #weather 20260526 Mostly cloudy today with maybe some spotty drizzle. Cool, high near 19ºC. Clearing tomorrow and quite a bit warmer but the real spice comes Thursday. A strong upper level low is forecast to park in California on Thursday and this will spin up warm air and moisture into Eastern Oregon. Scattered t-storms are possible, though the higher chance of rain is in the mountains and toward Pendleton. Windy Friday with some lingering showers, sunny and mild this weekend. #...

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  Might go storm chasing on Thursday, looking around Condon, Oregon. #ORwx #weather

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  #Hermiston #weather 20260527 Partly cloudy and warmer today with highs around 28ºC. The spice comes tomorrow as a low pressure system spins warm, moist air into the region from the south. Look for Thursday highs around 32ºC with possible t-storms in the afternoon. The SPC has a marginal (level 1/5) risk of severe t-storms for the Columbia Basin and nearby areas with the primary threat being severe wind over 93 km/h. Showers taper off Friday morning with clearing skies and strong winds. Highs...

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  The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded the Columbia Basin and Palouse to a slight risk (level 2/5) of severe thunderstorms tomorrow. Storms will develop during the afternoon hours. Primary threat is isolated damaging wind gusts but severe hail is possible too. The storms will be moving SE-NW, which is uncommon for this region and moderately increases damage risk. #WAwx #ORwx #weather

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  New article: A day in Casablanca https://ingallswx.com/2026/05/27/a-day-in-casablanca/ #travel #morocco

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  Friday #weather analysis A deep low is moving into the Northern Plains this morning after having brought some (relatively) low elevation snow to the Pacific Northwest yesterday. I'm excited for this map, which adds sounding data from my company on top of the traditional balloons. Today we got additional soundings from the Atlantic, Alaska, Yukon, and Rockies.

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  Launching #weather balloons at Mount Pinos, California today.

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  There seem to be a lot more ticks in California than in the Pacific Northwest. Makes geocaching less fun.

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  On my work trip to SoCal I was able to acquire four more 4-character QTH grid squares for #geocache finds, bringing my total to 130 and connecting the cluster including Los Angeles to the cluster including Seattle. I have 3058 total finds, 65 in California. #geocaching

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  I’m on my way to the Bay Area today and on Wednesday I start my new job operating weather balloons around the globe at Windborne Systems! I’m extremely excited to be working to improve upper level weather data! I did some work with balloons in college and it was honestly my favorite part of my college experience.

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  The Walla Walla River is flooding. Here’s a look along Hwy 12 between Wallula and Touchet, Washington from around 11:00 today. #flood #WAwx #weather

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  New article: M3.0 earthquake shakes Seattle area Tuesday morning https://ingallswx.com/2026/02/24/m3-0-earthquake-shakes-seattle-area-tuesday-morning/ #earthquake #geology #Seattle

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  #Vancouver #weather 20260225 Light rain showers beginning this evening and lasting overnight, tapering off tomorrow. Cloudy Friday and mostly sunny this weekend. Next chance of rain comes Monday but I'm not sure if that will actually come to fruition. #YVR #BCstorm

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  @BakerRL75 Good morning Virginia! Looking like we will be getting a little rain here this evening. You might miss out on tomorrow's rain up your way but I suppose we'll see. Enjoying the warmth?