North Sound Weather Minute

This Podcast honors those who lost their lives in the Oso/SR 530 landslide 11 years ago, as well as all those involved in the response and recovery efforts.

Spring starts later this week. This Podcast describes the latest seasonal weather outlook for the North Sound as spring begins and what is expected this summer.

This Podcast addresses the issue of whether or not the mountain snowpack that is currently below average catch up during an upcoming cool wet period. The lowlands can use the rain too.

This Podcast describes what a total lunar eclipse is, some recent history of this unique event, and will the clouds part to see it?

Clocks spring forward early Sunday morning again. This Podcast describes why that is still the case and what actions should be taken during this event that could save lives.

The month of March kicks off the primary season for thunderstorms in the North Sound. Listen to learn why that is the case and that there is another thunderstorm peak later this year.

March 1st marks the date of the deadliest avalanche in the nation's history. This Podcast describes what happened 115 years ago and offers guidance on how to stay safe while enjoying the snow in the backcountry.

This Podcast describes how much the recent rains made a dent in the precipitation deficit including the mountain snowpack.

The latest seasonal weather outlook for this spring and summer was just released. This Podcast describes what is forecast for the North Sound as the season moves into spring and summer.

As much of the nation plunges into another deep freeze, a listener asked what is a polar vortex. This Podcast answer that question.

In the wake of Valentine's Day, I often get questions about when is the best time to hold an outdoor wedding. This Podcast describes when that time period is in the North Sound.

If you are tired of this cold weather, relief is on the way. Listen for the details on this Podcast.

More cold weather is forthcoming heading into this weekend and well into next week. This Podcast explains why that is the case and the impacts including in the mountains.

This Podcast recognizes all those on America's weather team who collectively help Americans plan their day and keep them safe with weather forecast information and warnings on National Weatherperson's Day.

This Podcast describes the coldest air mass of the season and the ongoing threat of lowland snow this week and beyond. Listen to learn how cold it will be and for how long.

Groundhog Day goes back to 1887 and was based upon a shopkeepers diary. Learn the details and we will all see if the groundhog will see his shadow on February 2nd.

75 years ago was the coldest day on record in the region. Learn what and how that happened, plus how this upcoming cold weather period compares. Oh, there is some information about snow this weekend and beyond too.

This month has been unusually dry. This Podcast explains why that has been the case and what lies ahead going into February including a threat of lowland snow.

More cold dry weather is on tap this week for the North Sound. Will it offer an opportunity for lowland snow in time? This Podcast offers answers.

A lifetime North Sound listener asked what are Santa Ana winds? This Podcast describes the weather pattern involved with Santa Anas in southern California, and also addresses can and has a similar weather pattern and resulting winds with wildfires occurred here. Listen for all the answers here.

This Podcast addresses the next set of King Tides this week and their impact in the North Sound.

The season for avalanches has arrived. Learn more about how avalanches occur and what resources to use to help avoid becoming a victim for the second highest weather-related cause of annual fatalities in Washington.

A listener asked what are gap winds? This Podcast describes what they are and what they can do including the impacts from the recent bomb cyclone.

I composed a poem that summarizes the North Sound weather experienced in 2024. Enjoy this manner to review the weather memories of the year.

Dec 26th marks the 20th year since the tragic Sumatra earthquake and deadly tsunami. This Podcast serves as a reminder that those in the North Sound need to be better prepared for earthquakes and tsunamis.