North Sound Weather Minute

The mid-winter dry streak ended as rain returned to the North Sound. But will it continue? And what are the impacts including the meager mountain snowpack? This Podcast answers those questions and more.

This period of dry mid-winter weather seems unusually long. Is it a record? This Podcast highlights the current winter season dry streaks and whether this dry stretch will see any records. In addition, when will it finally rain? And what are the impacts later this year?

The current mid-January dry spell is not helping the already below average mountain snowpack. This Podcast describes what is driving the dry weather and when will it break.

The results from the 2025 NOAA Global Temperature and Precipitation Analysis reflect an ongoing warming trend. The numbers are startling. Listen for all the details including the impacts.

The first avalanche of the season unfortunately recently occurred. This Podcast explains how avalanches can occur and offers resources to help those in the backcountry to avoid avalanche hazard areas when needed.

The mountain snowpack has been catching up after a lousy start to the season. This Podcast provides an update on where the snowpack is now and what lies ahead in the coming week or so.

This Podcast answers several recent listener questions regarding whether it will snow soon. Listen for the details including perhaps a similar situation in 2025.

This Podcast is a poetic look back at the North Sound's 2025 weather in review. Enjoy!

On Boxing Day 2004, the devastating Sumatra earthquake and tsunami struck. This Podcast reviews what happened, reminds us the North Sound is in earthquake country, and what steps can be taken when that no notice shaker occurs.

What are the odds of a White Christmas in the North Sound? This Podcast offers those odds, some recent White Christmas' examples, and could it happen again this year.

It does not look like a White Christmas is in store, but a much cooler weather pattern with snow in the mountains is anticipated. Learn the details plus why this weather pattern is in place by listening.

This Podcast describes what is the winter solstice, when does it occur this season, and the global history of the solstice.

My latest Podcast highlights more rain coming with renewed flooding on some rivers expected, while remembering what happened in 2006 during this same time period. Listen for all the details.

This Podcast describes the results from the recent North Sound flooding. Were a few records broken? Listen to learn the answer and what else threatens heading into this weekend.

The wettest atmospheric river to hit the North Sound since 2022 arrives this week with heavy rainfall, flooding, coastal flooding, blustery winds, and a rising threat of landslides. Listen to this podcast for all the details.

A big change in the early December weather pattern will result in a period of mild wet weather. This Podcast describes the timing, the impacts, and when the weather pattern will change to a cooler one.

Meteorological winter is getting underway. But what about the start of winter on the winter solstice later in December? Learn about the difference on when winter begins by listening to this Podcast.

The Podcast describes the latest winter weather outlook for the North Sound, what the impacts could be, and how to better prepare for whatever this winter may offer.

The North Sound suffered a 'bomb cyclone' a year ago. What is a bomb cyclone? This Podcast describes what this event is, what it caused last year, and how to prepare for the next big wind storm.

This Podcast answers that question and includes some recent significant King Tide events that have caused property damage in the Puget Sound region. Time to get prepared before the next King Tide.

The answer is described in this Podcast, helping more clearly define what is a 100-year flood.....a threat each season.

This term is being mis-used quite a bit these days. This podcast describes what a real atmospheric river - aka - pineapple express is and what it can produce including flooding and possible landslides, all that can be prepared for in advance.

In standard time, sunsets are now before 5 PM marking the start of the 'big dark'. This month is also known as the wettest and most flood prone month of the year. Learn why that is the case and will progress be made on the year's rain deficit by listening.

Yes, it is that time of year again, the change from Daylight Time to Standard Time. This podcast addresses why that is still the case, and serves as a reminder to change those emergency notification device batteries as well.

Does it always rain on Halloween? This Podcast answers this question and also offers what this year's Halloween weather looks like - will it be a haunting evening for those scary creatures roaming neighborhoods?