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: Soggy Sunday in Seattle
Cool, damp weather continues into Sunday, but looking better for Memorial Day Monday.
Seattle Weather: Cool and wet Memorial Day weekend
While Memorial Day is considered to be the unofficial start to summer, our weather isn't feeling summer-like just yet. Cloudy, cool conditions are forecast for Saturday and Sunday.
Seattle Weather: Light showers return Friday
Light showers and cooler temperatures return Friday.
Seattle Weather: More sunshine and back to seasonal average temps Thursday
Morning clouds will give way to more sunshine and highs in the mid 60s.
Seattle Weather: Tapering showers Wednesday morning, drier afternoon
Morning showers and clouds, more sunbreaks in the afternoon and slightly warmer temperatures.
Seattle Weather: Unseasonably Cool and Wet
The rollercoaster weather continues in Western Washington, going from sunshine and 80s last weekend to rain and 50s this weekend.
Seattle weather: Cooler and damp this weekend
This weekend looks very different comparted to last weekend when highs were nearing records. A cloudy, cool and damp weekend is forecast with more chances for rain during the week.
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.