The Weather Lounge

The 156th running of the Belmont Stakes was held this past weekend, and for the first time it was at the Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga, NY. To talk about what goes on for Raceday and the impacts weather can have on the event, we decided to bring on a special guest. Davis Klein From the New York Racing Association (NYRA) joins us on this week's episode. Check it out!  Thanks for listening! Be su...

Its our 100th episode of the Weather Lounge Podcast! And we've got the whole gang on today to talk about the upcoming weather pattern, which looks to be fairly hot in the west, but a bit cooler here in the northeast. All that, plus some interesting sports talk on this week's episode.   Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast. If you want to get in contact with us, you...

The start of Hurricane Season won't be for another few weeks, but we have our eyes set on what is looking like quite the active season headed our way. We'll be discussing the official WeatherWorks Hurricane Outlook, as well as dive into what the summer may look like across the Northeastern and Midwestern United States.    Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast. If yo...

Nor'easters, Eclipses, and earthquakes: Oh My! It's been an active few days across the northeastern US, and we're here to talk about it!    Visit liquid-iv.com and use our Promo Code to save 20% off your next order!    Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast. If you want to get in contact with us, you can reach us at weatherlounge@weatherworksinc.com For more informat...

Total Solar Eclipses; They can be once in a lifetime event for some people, and we are gracious to have one coming up April 8th here in the United States. The next one across the lower 48 won't be until August of 2044, so it may be your last chance to check up on this wonderful phenomenon.  To get ready for this solar spectacle, we invited NCAR scientist Paul Bryans onto the show to just get a bit...

Well, we had some wintry threats through mid February, at least here in the Northeastern US. But outside of that, it's been fairly tame for most of the area. So, that begs the question: Is Winter Over? We brought back WeatherWorks Long Range Expert, Kyle Leahy, to figure that out.    Note: We have a supplementary video version of the podcast that will be uploaded to our Youtube Channel, which will...

It's Leap Day! To celebrate, we have a special episode on The Weather Lounge, talking all about the day and some interesting weather facts. Come check it out! Visit liquid-iv.com and use our Promo Code to save 20% off your next order!    Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast. If you want to get in contact with us, you can reach us at weatherlounge@weatherworksinc.co...

We all heard about the groundhog's prediction of an early spring this year. If you're a fan of warmer weather, especially in the northeastern US, you may want to hear this...Winter is coming back in full force and will bring cold shots and additional snow threats into March. WeatherWorks Long Range Meteorologist Kyle Leahy joined us in the Lounge this week to discuss more.    Visit liquid-iv.com a...

We're bringing back an old episode from 2022, talking all about the ins and outs of winter storms, specifically here in the Eastern US. We may not be auto body experts, but we'll almost act like them as we dive into the mechanics of what makes winter storms work.    Visit liquid-iv.com and use our Promo Code to save 20% off your next order!    Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and r...

What in the world is Midwesting? Well, it may or may not be a made-up term to describe a certain weather phenomena that occurs in the Midwestern US....But you'll just have to listen to find out! Visit liquid-iv.com and use our Promo Code to save 20% off your next order!    Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast. If you want to get in contact with us, you can reach us...

Well, the Holidays are upon us, and we decided revisit an older topic we did back a few years ago, discussing some of our favorite holiday movies. And of course, trying to solve the bigger question: Is Die Hard really a Christmas movie. We'll return to more weather related content in 2024, so stay tuned for some great episodes!  Visit liquid-iv.com and use our Promo Code to save 20% off your next...

We've got a great guest in the Lounge this week! Ken Budd, from the Washington Township, NJ Public Works, joined us to talk all about winter operations from the perspective of a road department. We enjoyed having Ken on the podcast!   Visit liquid-iv.com and use our Promo Code to save 20% off your next order!    Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast. If you want to...

Bomb cyclones, Clippers, and Miller B's oh My! Just a few of the winter weather jargon you might hear thrown around this upcoming winter, and we're here to talk about it!   Visit liquid-iv.com and use our Promo Code to save 20% off your next order!    Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast. If you want to get in contact with us, you can reach us at weatherlounge@weat...

Snow and Ice Professionals, we've got a great episode coming your way. Industry expert and Managing Partner of Grow the Bench, Neal Glatt, joined us in the Weather Lounge to talk how the Snowfighters Institute is helping to build better snow & ice businesses.   Visit liquid-iv.com and use our Promo Code to save 20% off your next order!    Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and ra...

We've crunched the numbers and analyzed some things over since August, but the time has come to discuss the upcoming winter in full. In today's episode, we brought back WeatherWorks' Long Range Expert, Meteorologist Kyle Leahy, to discuss the nitty gritty with the winter forecast.    Visit liquid-iv.com and use our Promo Code to save 20% off your next order!    Thanks for listening! Be sure to lea...

This is an episode we aired back in the summer but think has relevance as we head into the upcoming winter season. It seems like every year, it becomes harder for snow & ice professionals to maintain seasonable workers. But what can you do?    Well, on this episode of The Weather Lounge, the co-founder of Team Engine, Carlos Del Pozo, stopped on by. Team Engine is a hiring platform that helps...

Summer is over, and Fall is here. And with one season closer to Winter, one may ask: When will it start to snow? If you're in colder climates and very high elevation regions, chances are you have seen snow as early as August or September. But what about for major cities like NYC, Chicago or Washington D.C? Well, we answer those questions and more on this week's episode.    Thanks for listening! Be...

The NAO, PNA, MJO, etc. You've probably heard of these buzzwords thrown around on social media, and especially if you're someone who follows the weather closely. These are what we refer to as "teleconnections" and they basically drive our patterns over a span of months. In this episode, we bring WeatherWorks Long Range expert, Kyle Leahy, to talk all about how we use teleconnections and why they'r...

It's getting to be that time of year again! We're just weeks away from the start of the fall season, and mere months from the winter solstice; Perfect time to be thinking about snow! That's at least, depending on where you are in the US. The WeatherWorks Long Range Team has been working hard these last few weeks, and we're proud to present our early thought for the upcoming season.    Supplemental...

How many songs do you know that reference some form of weather? Whether (see what we did there?) it's the song title or just one lyric, artists have referenced meteorological phenomenon forever. And we're here to discuss just a handful of them. We even brought in a guest who knows a thing or two about music.    Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast. If you want to g...

There's no doubt about it: El Niño is here! But what does that mean for the rest of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, and the weather pattern going forward? We brought in our resident Tropical Expert Steve Copertino to explain it all in this week's episode.  Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast. If you want to get in contact with us, you can reach us at weatherlounge@...

Why is it hard to hire seasonal snow shovelers during the winter season? If you're a professional in the snow & ice industry, this episode is for you! Our special guest today is Carlos Del Pozo, co-founder of Team Engine: a hiring platform that helps companies build and retain their workforce. He'll be talking all about the ins and ours of how to better prepare your hiring decisions for the up...

It's no question how valuable the weather community is on social media. Whether you're a degreed meteorologist or just a "weather weenie", having a group of people who share a similar niche passion is something else. In this episode, we're joined with one of the founders of the weather forum "33 & Rain", Steve Copertino, to talk all about how weather communities evolved and how important the a...

We did a similar episode earlier this year, discussing records during the winter season. And now that we are officially into the summer season here in the Northern Hemisphere, we decided to crack into some of the biggest summer weather records.    Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast. If you want to get in contact with us, you can reach us at weatherlounge@weatherw...

We've got the latest scoop on the upcoming summer season here in the United States. From droughts to heatwaves, we'll have it all. And with a developing El Nino, how will that affect this years Hurricane Season?   Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast. If you want to get in contact with us, you can reach us at weatherlounge@weatherworksinc.com   For more information...