North Sound Weather Minute

Having a White Christmas in the North Sound has long odds. This Podcast describes what are those odds and a look back at some of the recent holidays with snow on the ground.

The winter solstice is coming up on Dec 21st, This Podcast highlights what the winter solstice is, and what it means in human history.

The strongest wind storm of this century thus far occurred 18 years ago this weekend. This Podcast reviews what happened and compares it to the recent bomb cyclone wind event, plus how you can better prepare for the next storm.

AI is making inroads in the weather forecast process. This to this Podcast to learn what has been done thus far and what is planned for the future.

Dec 1st marked the start of meteorological winter. But wait, doesn't winter start on the winter solstice, this year on Dec 21st? This podcast addresses the differences between meteorological and astronomical winter.

While enjoying Thanksgiving weekend with family and friends, the question about what to give under the tree may arise. For those weather enthusiasts, this Podcast offers some ideas that will keep on giving through the year and beyond.

This Podcast addresses the weather leading into and through the Thanksgiving holiday weekend for the North Sound and beyond. Given November is usually the wettest month of the year, the weather for this time period may be surprising.

The Podcast describes what a 100-year flood really means, dispelling the often mis-interpretation. Learn what the real meaning of the term 100-year flood is by listening.

November marks the start of King Tide Season. But what is a King Tide, what have they impacted in the past, and what can be done to help reduce the impact? This Podcast addresses all those questions.

This month is the most flood prone month of the year. Why is that? Listen to learn what the primary reasons are.

Welcome to the historically wettest month of the year. Learn what weather lies ahead and the impacts in this Podcast.

This Podcast describes what is happening with this twice yearly time change as clocks roll back 1 hour this Sunday morning. Plus, it is time to change those batteries too.

It is that time of year when temperatures dip to freezing or beyond. This Podcast describes why that happens and what suggested actions to take. Plus...the outlook for Halloween. Listen to avoid this Podcast haunting you!

The latest outlook for this coming winter was just released. Listen to this Podcast to learn whether it is El Nino again, Neutral or La Nina conditions, and what the impacts will be so you can better prepare....in advance.

Have you registered for this year's Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill? Learn all about the fun drill and who is and can participate. You'd be surprised how many have already registered for the Oct 17th drill and now you can too!

The 1962 Columbus Day Storm was the strongest non-tropical wind storm ever to strike the lower 48 in American history. This Podcast describes what happened, the impacts if it happened again today, and what you can do to prepare in advance. In the wake of the recent SE U.S. hurricanes, the Columbus Day Storm compares.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene striking the southeastern U.S., a listener asked - do we get hurricanes? This Podcast answers that question and describes previous strong damaging wind storms that have hit the North Sound. Could we get another such storm?

It is that time of year again - when trees with leaves turn to their fall colors. This Podcast addresses how this process unfolds and how weather plays a key role, making each fall season unlike any other.

The peak of the fog season is upon us in the North Sound and fog is often driven by temperature inversions. This Podcast explains what is a temperature inversion and how it forms.

September 22nd is the fall equinox. This podcast explains what that means regarding the Earth' rotation annual rotation around the sun, and what it means regarding the hours of daylight.

This Podcast describes what radiational cooling is and what the impacts can be, particularly as the seasons move deeper into fall and winter.

This month is National Preparedness Month. The Podcast describes the typical hazardous fall and winter season weather, and offers resources to help you get ready for this coming colder seasons in advance. It is time to take action.

This Podcast addresses this question versus astronomical fall, plus does it seem like summers are longer?

This Podcast answers that question, looking back at the holiday weekend so far this century. The answer may be surprising!

A listener posed this question. This Podcast answers the question including why there seems to be more intense rainfall and hence, more flooding.