North Sound Weather Minute

The coldest day ever recorded in over 100 years of weather records occurred on the January 31st 1950. Learn what happened that winter and how cold it got in the North Sound by listening to this Podcast. 

A listener posed this question after hearing mixed messages from some broadcasters on these terms - rain vs showers. Learn the answer by listening to this Podcast. 

Another set of King Tides will occur again starting late this week. Learn more about these King Tides in the North Sound by listening to this Podcast. 

A listener asked how avalanches in the mountains happen. This Podcast explains the process to create hazardous avalanche conditions, where to get avalanche warning information, and how to help avoid avalanches. 

A listener posed this question and this Podcast addresses it, along with what they are and the impacts they can produce, such as what has been happening in California in recent weeks. 

A listener asked - what are gap winds? This Podcast answers that question....thanks for the good question!

This Podcast gets creative by offering a poetic review of North Sound weather in 2022. Enjoy!

2022 Weather in the North Sound swung from one extreme to another. The Podcast reviews all the significant weather the region had during the year with the look at what is anticipated in 2023. 

This month's weather has been a rollercoaster with more such weather in the coming days before settling down by year's end. This Podcast addresses what is in store the rest of this week and what to prepare for. 

This Podcast addresses how anyone young or old can follow Santa during his global rounds on Christmas Eve. 

The winter solstice is on Dec 21st and this podcast describes what the solstice means. 

Many listeners are asking, will it snow again soon? This Podcast addresses that question and includes the needed recipe for snow in the North Sound. 

It was 16 years ago when the latest strong damaging wind storms struck the region with many lessons learned. Learn more about this wind storm and how to better prepare for the next one with this Podcast. 

With winterlike weather upon the North Sound already, it is important to know the difference between freezing level and snow level. This Podcast addresses what those terms mean. 

The colder than average weather is expected to continue. But what does that mean for North Sound weather and in the mountains? Listen here to learn the answers. 

The season's first snowfall has occurred. Now, what's next? This Podcast describes what weather the North Sound is anticipated to get heading into the coming weekend. 

This Podcast addresses that question. Listen to learn the answer. 

This Podcast provides the expected weather for the holiday weekend, not only for the North Sound, but the rest of Western Washington, crossing the Cascades, and Eastern Washington. If headed to the eastside, listen to learn how best to prepare for your return trip. Some good news on gas prices is included as well. 

It has not rained since Nov 7th. This Podcast addresses when will the rain return and will this rare November dry streak be a record. 

This Podcast describes what a temperature inversion is, like the North Sound is currently experiencing. 

Once fall weather got started, it has been quite the ride. This Podcast summarizes what has happened the last few weeks including the recent wind storm and flooding, plus what lies ahead this week. 

With a heavy rain event in store for late this week and the rising potential of river flooding, this Podcast reviews what a 100-year flood really means. 

The coolest weather of the season thus far is expected later this week. Learn how cold it will get and whether it is time to move those sensitive plants inside. 

The latest winter weather outlook was recently released and it shows what the influence of La Nina is once again. Listen to learn what weather is anticipated for the North Sound heading into next year. 

Fall rainfall has returned and after 4 months of quite dry weather, the rain will create its own set of issues. Learn what those issues are and what you can do to mitigate them by listening to this Podcast.