Ilona McCauley
Ilona McCauley joined FOX 13 in December 2023. Ilona is a familiar face in Western Washington. Before coming to KCPQ, she was a meteorologist at KIRO 7 for 3 years and is also a substitute teacher in the Everett School District.
Before moving to Seattle in 2014, Ilona spent 14 years as a meteorologist at KVUE-TV in Austin, TX. Ilona covered a wide range of weather events there, including severe weather outbreaks, historic flooding and ice storms. She contributed to severe weather specials produced by KVUE-TV and also produced a commemorative story on the anniversary of the F5 tornado that hit Jarrell, TX in May 1997. In September 2005, one of the most active hurricane years in the U.S, Ilona traveled to Houston to cover Hurricane Rita as it moved onshore.
Ilona was first introduced to the Pacific Northwest shortly after graduating from college when she accepted a position as the morning meteorologist at KDRV in Medford, OR. Ilona immediately fell in love with the northwest! In fact, Ilona and her husband loved this area so much they travelled from TX to get married in Hood River, OR.
Ilona is a proud Wildcat earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Arizona and has a seal from the American Meteorological Society. Ilona also holds a teaching certificate in middle school science.
Ilona enjoys spending time with her husband, two girls and beloved rescue dog, Rudy. She is involved with the special needs community and loves watching their two girls play softball and volleyball.
The latest from Ilona McCauley
Seattle Weather: 70s and sunshine Friday across Pacific Northwest
We will see temperatures reach the low to mid 70s again Friday with a few high clouds.
Seattle weather: 70s and sunshine returns Thursday
Heading into the end of the week we will see warmer temperatures and more sunshine.
Seattle weather: Sunny and warming trend through Thursday
The high pressure continues to build in western Washington with another sunny day in the 60s expected on Wednesday.
Seattle weather: Scattered Showers and Cooler for Easter Sunday
The skies looked and felt a little different today compared to last week. We saw more cloud cover, although most of the day was dry. Temperatures were cooler today with most spots in the mid and upper 50s.
Seattle weather: Cooler, wetter weekend ahead
After a few light showers possible this weekend, the sunshine will return early next week with another nice warming trend through Thursday.
Seattle weather: Western WA warm up on Friday, highs in the 70s
Friday will be the warmest day of the extended forecast with temperatures peaking in the low 70s. Clouds will slowly increase through the afternoon.
Seattle weather: Warmer end to the week, highs in the 60s and 70s
Temperatures on Thursday will warm a few degrees as high pressure starts to build back in, with highs in the mid to upper 60s.
Seattle weather: Dry and sunny weather continues through work week
We will see another round of sunshine and 60s Wednesday afternoon, another repeat of this nice spring weather.
Seattle Weather: A Frosty Night with a Warm Up Later Next Week
We enjoyed a nice mix of sun and clouds on Saturday with a few light showers that lingered in the foothills into the late afternoon. High temperatures were still a little cooler than average, topping out in the low and mid 50s. The ridge will begin to build in by tonight with a drier, northerly wind. This will bring in cooler air from Canada overnight and early Sunday morning. A Frost Advisory is in effect beginning at midnight till 8am. Be sure to care for the tender plants to ensure they are protected from the cold tonight.
Seattle weather: Summerlike Saturday, Rain Rolling Back In Sunday
A beautiful day around Western Washington today! Plentiful sunshine with highs warming to the upper 60's and low 70's. The ridge of high pressure kept skies dry today, but will slowly move off the east overnight and early Sunday.