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: Clouds and cooler temperatures return Thursday
Cooler temperatures and cloudy skies returning. Highs in the mid 60s.
Seattle Weather: Mostly sunny and 70s continue Wednesday
Mostly sunny and 70s continue Wednesday
Seattle Weather: Cool and Cloudy to Start the Week
Wrapping up a beautiful weekend in Western Washington on a sunny and pleasant Mother's Day. Look for clouds to increase overnight, with mild lows in the upper 40s and low 50s.
Seattle Weather: Northern Lights Visible Tonight!
Another beautiful day with highs in the 80s again around parts of Western Washington. Winds will slowly shift to more of an onshore flow, allowing for slightly cooler temperatures today along the coastal areas.
Seattle Weather: Sunny and warm into Saturday; temps near 80
Seattle is seeing some of the warmest temperatures we have seen so far this year this weekend.
Seattle Weather: Friday marks first day this year with temps in the 80s
Sunny and warm temperatures Friday, highs in the 80s.
Seattle Weather: 70s and sunshine for Thursday
Sunny skies and warmer temperatures Thursday, highs in the mid 70s
Seattle Weather: Mostly sunny and 60s return Wednesday
A mix of sun and clouds today with a few showers around earlier. Temperatures are slightly warmer with highs into the upper 50s to low 60s.
Seattle Weather: Soggy End to the Weekend
Another soggy day forecast for Sunday, but sunshine and warmth will return next week.
Seattle weather: Soggy start to boating season this weekend
This weekend kicks off the start of the boating season. It will be a cool and cloudy one with highs dipping into the 50s with rain around Puget Sound.