North Sound Weather Minute

This Podcast describes how dry the North Sound is and highlights wildfire season is here. Steps on helping defend from wildfires for homes and businesses, plus steps to help prevent wildfires are presented.

The answer to this question is addressed in this podcast plus what the weather looks like for this year's Independence Day as well as noting the ongoing dry conditions and the fire threat with fireworks.

It was 4 years ago in late June when the Pacific Northwest suffered the historic 'heat dome'. Learn what happened then, why it happened, and could it happen again by listening.

This Podcast describes the long history of the summer solstice around the world, plus when does it occur and will the first weekend of summer be summerlike? Listen for the details.

Some call the recent weather - June Gloom. This Podcast describes the weather pattern after a warm start to the month, resulting in the marine cloud cover, and what the weather outlook is for the rest of the month.

Many know the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts. Yet did you know there is another local warning reception service? Learn all about this little known system by listening to this podcast.

This Podcast remembers the Great Seattle Fire that occurred 136 years ago. Can this kind of urban fire occur again? This Podcast describes the situation including the current warm and very dry conditions in place, similar to that in 1889.

This past month was another dry month adding to the year's deficit. This Podcast describes the summer outlook, how it ties in with a rising wildfire and smoke threat, and what you can do to help protect your property.

More warm weather is coming. This Podcast offers some warm weather safety reminders as summer approaches including while enjoying area waterways.

This Podcast looks back at all the Memorial Day weekends so far this century to answer the question - does it always rain on the holiday weekend. Listen to learn those results and what lies ahead for this weekend.

This Podcast addresses the latest summer weather outlook for the region, and what everyone needs to do to prepare for the impacts of this summer's weather.

This Podcast describes my own experience of taking the first phone call while on duty when the mountain blew including when the red emergency phone rang.

Days are getting longer and the weather is warming up. Time for many to enjoy area waterways. Yet, the waters are cold. This Podcast describes why and how to be safer on the water, making each day enjoyable.

Several listeners asked does the North Sound get tornadoes? Listen for the answer that may surprise you in this informative Podcast.

April was the 4th month this year with below average rainfall. This Podcast describes the weather outlook into summer, what the dry conditions mean for the North Sound, and what you can do to help.

This Podcast is part 2 of a two-part podcast on weather balloons including what they do and how they are used in the weather forecast and warning process.

Weather balloons have been in the news lately. This is part 1 of a 2-part Podcast addressing what are weather balloons and why are they important.

This Podcast describes what the latest seasonal weather outlook is for the rest of this spring and summer, and what does it mean.

Spring is the prime time season for rainbows in the North Sound. Learn how rainbows form and how you can share your rainbow photos by listening.

Spring and particularly the month of April is the peak season for the Puget Sound Convergence Zone. This Podcast addresses what the convergence zone is, how it forms, and its impacts.

April 1st usually marks the peak of the mountain snowpack. This Podcast reports the status of the snowpack and the concerns heading into this summer and fall regarding water supplies, and the greater risk for wildfires and wildfire smoke.

Warmer spring weather is on the way, but is it time to put seasonal plants in the garden? This podcast highlights when the threat of frost ends in the North Sound.

This Podcast highlights the deadline to remove studded tires, what studded tires do to roadways, avoiding waits at tire shops, and what the fine is for having those tires on past the deadline.

This Podcast highlights the rare threat of severe weather late Wednesday this week, including the potential for strong damaging winds, large hail, and even a tornado or waterspout cannot be ruled out. Learn what is driving this unique weather pattern and steps to stay out of harm's way.

The arrival also means allergy season is now in full swing. This Podcast describes the current and future pollen offenders through spring and into summer.