The Weather Lounge

We've got a return guest on the podcast this week. With the 26th Annual SIMA Snow & Ice Symposium coming up in June, we decided to call a buddy of ours to talk all about it. His name is Martin Tirado and he is the current CEO of the Snow & Ice Management Association.    More information on this year's SIMA Snow & Ice Symposium Here Don't forget to check out WeatherWorks at the show: Snack and Chat...

We've got another re-release of an episode we recorded back in 2021, talking all about the shift in weather threats as we head into the Spring and Summer months. On this episode, we invited Rob Reale, the Director of Meteorological Services at WeatherWorks, to talk all about it.  Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast. If you want to get in contact with us, you can r...

According to the dictionary, the term "forensic" denotes the application of scientific methods, techniques, and knowledge to solving legal problems and crimes. But, how does meteorology come into play? In this revisit of an older podcast episode, The forensic experts of WeatherWorks sits down with us in the Lounge to talk about the role of forensic meteorologists. In the second half of the episode...

Baseball season is finally here! And while the weather plays a crucial role in how a game is played, it also has implications to those with fantasy leagues. Who better to discuss this than someone who knows a think or two about fantasy sports! We have former Baltimore Orioles Minor League baseball player and host of the Off Script with Rip podcast, Ryan Ripken in the lounge this week.  Check out R...

This is going to be a special episode this week. We were recently invited by the Carolina Weather Group to do a crossover episode with a bunch of other weather podcasts (including Weather Brains and Storm Front Freaks) for National Weather Podcast Month! We had a great time talking to all the other creators and hope you enjoy this episode.  Check out some of these other great podcasts: Weather Bra...

With the likes of movies such as Twister and Into the Storm, comes a fresh new take on the storm chasing experience. Supercell, directed by Herbert James "Jamie" Winterstern, dives into the story of a young man named William Brody, son of the legendary storm chaser; Bill Brody, as he seeks answers about his father's legacy.  In this episode of The Weather Lounge, we're joined by none other than th...

Mild winter's are tough, especially if you own a snow removal business. But is it all doom and gloom, or are there ways you can take advantage of the below average snowfall? Well, we decided to find out in this episode by talking to Tom Canete. He is the owner and CEO of Canete Snow Management, who gave us some good insight about how his company is staying profitable.  Check out more about Tom's b...

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow last week, and that means: 6 more weeks of winter. Right? Well, our WeatherWorks Long Range team has said from the beginning that this stretch from February to March was going to be a tough for a snowy pattern. Will we see a continued lackluster winter for the Northeast US, or is there still hope? We'll try to answer that in this episode.    Thanks for listening! B...

On this episode of The Weather Lounge, Mike and Brad are joined with a special guest to help tackle the most interesting weather records that have been set over the years. Some may surprise you! 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 Also, follow us on Social Media! Twitter...

We've got a great episode this week. The CEO of CrewTracker Software (and our sponsor), John Paganini, stopped by the Lounge for a chit chat about snow & ice. He was named one of Cleveland Business' 2022 Notable Executives in Technology and has had a career in Information sciences and health systems for almost 45 years.  He sat down with us to talk all about his company and how he's paving the way...

Over 80 inches of snow. That sounds like a lot, because it is. But Orchard Park, NY managed to accumulate that much in just a few days. To put things into perspective: The average snowfall New York City sees in a year is roughly 27".....that's only in ONE YEAR! They also managed to get 66" of snow in 24 hours: which is a state record! On this episode of The Weather Lounge, we brought on a long sta...

On this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing the great Philadelphia icon: Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz. He's been a meteorologist for 50 years, 42 of those in front of a TV camera. Glenn just recently retired after serving 27 years at NBC10 in Philadelphia and is a part of the Philadelphia Broadcast Hall of Fame.  More info on Glenn's Publications: https://www.sunburypress.com/collections/gl...

The winter season is approaching. We've already had places see their first snow of the year, but what can we expect heading into the new year? Join us as senior meteorologists Ken Elliott and Mike Mihalik use their 30 years of combined forecast experience to do a deep dive on this year's outlook. From the busiest periods to the concern for mixed events, they break down all the details. Thanks for...

It's our popular podcast series where we talk about...you guessed it....weather terms! With just under two months left until the winter season, we decided to revisit some of our weather terms from previous episodes and talk a little more on the matter.    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@...

October 29th, 2012: One of the most iconic and destructive Hurricanes makes landfall in NJ. We're talking about Hurricane Sandy. Also known as "Superstorm" Sandy, this Category 1 post tropical cyclone brought hundreds of millions of dollars in damage and over 200 fatalities. On this special episode, we brought back our President and CEO, Frank Lombardo, to talk about everything that led up to that...

If you're a space nut, this one's for you! We've got the ridiculously smart and talented astronomer, Derrick Pitts in today's episode. He is the chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA and has been working there for over 40 years! Derrick has been a NASA Solar System Ambassador since 2009 and serves as the "Astrobiology Ambassador" for the NASA/MIRS/UNCF Special Program Corp...

Calling all American Ninja Warrior fans: We've got the one, the only, the weatherman on this exciting episode! Joe Moravsky has certainly the impressive resume, with over 10 appearances on the show, taking the Last Ninja Standing twice, and managing the Stamford CT Ninja Academy! He's also a passionate meteorologist.  Learn more about Joe: https://joemoravsky.com/ Stamford, CT Ninja Academy: https...

This is part two of our special interview with the Hurricane Hunter, Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Rickert. Make sure you listen to Part 1 before you give this episode a listen, as we pick up right where we left off!    This episode of The Weather Lounge is brought to you by CrewTracker Software Want to contact us with a future episode idea? Email: weatherlounge@weatherworksinc.com   Also, follow us on...

We're excited for this one! With the peak of Hurricane Season nearby, we decided to get an expert opinion from a guy who does the opposite of what they tell you to do when a Hurricane is coming! He is Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Rickert of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron. Yes, that's right: Ryan is a Hurricane Hunter!    This episode of The Weather Lounge is brought to you by CrewTracker Soft...

How many times have you been stuck at the airport after your flight was delayed due to weather? We've all be there, and yes it's frustrating. Understand though that these delays are not in vein! Lots of procedures must be followed when a pilot decides to fly into inclement weather to keep passengers safe. On this episode of the Weather Lounge, we brought a guest on to talk about how weather foreca...

Weather has been an important aspect in strategic military planning for hundreds of years, so we wanted to get an expert on the subject. Who better than to talk to someone who knows a thing or two about the military! We sat down with Lieutenant Colonel Brian Jenson, who has been on multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and is now a Joint Fires Instructor at the Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas...

It may be in the 90s, but we're thinking snow on this episode of The Weather Lounge. And if you've got a snow & ice removal company, you won't want to miss this! We talked with Steve Golyzniak from Tovar Snow Professionals: Powered by the Outworx Group. He gave us some good insights into what makes for a perfect snow contract and the benefits of having a 3rd party verification service.  This episo...

You've been told to head indoors when you hear thunder, but what if you find yourself stuck outside. Can trees really attract lightning? And what can you do during a flash flood to keep you safe? We answered these and more summer safety questions on an all new episode here in the Weather Lounge.    Want to contact us with a future episode idea? Email: weatherlounge@weatherworksinc.com   Also, foll...

Get your golf clubs out, cause we're headed to the country club for this episode. We got the chance to talk with John Topakas, the Superintendent of the Rockaway River Country Club in Denville NJ! You'd be surprised what goes into maintaining a golf course, and it's more than just fending off those pesky gophers!    Learn more about the Rockaway River Country Club here: https://www.rockawayrivercc...

This is part two of a podcast series we recorded with Phil Harwood from the Snowfighters Institute. Make sure you give that episode a listen first!  For more information on Snowfighters Institute and future events: https://snowfightersinstitute.com/    Want to contact us with a future episode idea? Email: weatherlounge@weatherworksinc.com   Also, follow us on Social Media! Twitter Facebook Instagr...