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Western Washington's North Sound Meteorologist Ted Buehner offers Puget Sound region weather information beyond the forecast and addresses listener questions in each Weather Minute Podcast.

North Sound Meteorologist Ted Buehner


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    May Was Again Dry - Rising Wildfire Threat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 1:58


    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.

    Warm Weather Safety Reminders

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 1:37


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

    Does It Always Rain on Memorial Day Weekend? Not This Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 1:47


    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.

    What Is The Latest Summer Weather Outlook?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 1:47


    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.

    45 Years Ago - Memories of the Mt St Helens Eruption

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 1:45


    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.

    Warmer Weather Vs Cold Waterways - How To Stay Safe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 1:55


    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.

    Listener Question - Do We Get Tornadoes?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 2:06


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

    April Was Another Dry Month and Offers Concerns For This Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 1:48


    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.

    Weather Balloons - What Are They and Why Are They Important? - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 1:33


    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 - What Are They and Why Are They Important? - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 1:48


    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.

    What Is The Summer Weather Outlook?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 1:12


    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 Prime Time For Rainbows

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 1:19


    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.

    Peak Season For The Puget Sound Convergence Zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 1:09


    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.

    Will There Be Enough Water For This Summer and Fall?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 1:50


    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.

    When Is The End of Frost Season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 1:22


    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.

    March 31st - Studded Tire Removal Deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 1:40


    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.

    Severe Weather Threat Wednesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 1:54


    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.

    Allergy Season Has Arrived

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 1:25


    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.

    11 Years Ago - Honoring Those Who Lost Their Lives - Oso/SR 530 Landslide

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 1:27


    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 on Mar 20th - What Does the Weather Outlook Offer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 1:34


    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.

    Will the Mountain Snowpack Catch Up To Normal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 1:43


    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.

    Will We See The Total Lunar Eclipse Wed Night?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 1:44


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

    Back to Daylight We Go!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 1:34


    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.

    Thunderstorm Season Is Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 1:27


    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.

    Remembering the Deadliest Avalanche in US History

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 1:38


    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.

    How Much Did the Recent Rain Make a Dent in the Deficit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 2:00


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

    The Seasonal Weather Outlook for Spring and Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 1:10


    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.

    Listener Question - What Is The Polar Vortex?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 1:38


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

    Best Time To Hold Outdoor Weddings In The North Sound

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 0:50


    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.

    Had Enough Of This Cold Weather?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 1:44


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

    More Cold Weather On The Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 1:37


    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.

    Feb 5th - National Weatherperson's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 2:08


    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.

    Cold Weather Continues This Week and Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 1:50


    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.

    The History Behind Groundhog Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 1:30


    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.

    January 31st - The Coldest Day On Record

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 1:42


    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.

    The Story Behind the Dry January - What's Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 1:52


    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.

    Cold This Week in the North Sound

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 1:54


    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.

    Listener Question - What Are Santa Anas?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 2:02


    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.

    Another Set of King Tides This Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 1:36


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

    Avalanche Season Is Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 1:51


    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.

    Listener Question - What Are Gap Winds Including the Recent 'Bomb Cyclone'?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 1:27


    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.

    A Poetic Look at the Year' Weather in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 1:18


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

    Remembering the Boxing Day Earthquake - Are You Ready?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 1:38


    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.

    History of a White Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 1:19


    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.

    Behind The Curtain Of The Winter Solstice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 1:36


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

    Remembering the Hanukkah Eve Wind Storm 18 Years Later

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 1:30


    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 in Weather Forecasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 1:50


    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.

    Meteorological vs Astronomical Winter - Which Is Right?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 1:35


    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.

    Weather Gift Ideas For The Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 1:33


    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.

    Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend Weather

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 1:08


    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.

    100-Year Floods - What Does That Really Mean?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 1:29


    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.

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