North Sound Weather Minute

For some, wedding plans began on Valentine's Day. This podcast describes when is the best time of year to hold an outdoor wedding or any other big outdoor events in the North Sound.

The latest seasonal weather outlook was just released. This Podcast highlights what the outlook reveals for this spring and summer. Listen for the details and what they mean.

This Podcast addresses that question, why and how so cool this week, plus the latest mountain snowpack report and weather outlook for the rest of the month.

Could this big change to a wetter weather pattern be sustained heading into March? This Podcast describes the big change and what the impacts may be for at least the rest of February.

This Podcast addresses the current status of the well below mountain snowpack, and whether it can make a comeback before the season ends.

This Podcast highlights the annual National Weatherpersons Day on Feb 5th. Listen to learn who is behind the curtain providing the nation's weather information and warnings, and voice your gratitude for their around the clock service.

This Podcast describes the centuries of history behind Groundhog Day on Feb 2nd, including the meteorology behind what Punxsutawney Phil discovers upon exiting his burrow.

January 31st was the coldest day during a historic 6-week cold snap over 70 years ago. Learn all the details in this Podcast.

The mid-winter dry streak ended as rain returned to the North Sound. But will it continue? And what are the impacts including the meager mountain snowpack? This Podcast answers those questions and more.

This period of dry mid-winter weather seems unusually long. Is it a record? This Podcast highlights the current winter season dry streaks and whether this dry stretch will see any records. In addition, when will it finally rain? And what are the impacts later this year?

The current mid-January dry spell is not helping the already below average mountain snowpack. This Podcast describes what is driving the dry weather and when will it break.

The results from the 2025 NOAA Global Temperature and Precipitation Analysis reflect an ongoing warming trend. The numbers are startling. Listen for all the details including the impacts.

The first avalanche of the season unfortunately recently occurred. This Podcast explains how avalanches can occur and offers resources to help those in the backcountry to avoid avalanche hazard areas when needed.

The mountain snowpack has been catching up after a lousy start to the season. This Podcast provides an update on where the snowpack is now and what lies ahead in the coming week or so.

This Podcast answers several recent listener questions regarding whether it will snow soon. Listen for the details including perhaps a similar situation in 2025.

This Podcast is a poetic look back at the North Sound's 2025 weather in review. Enjoy!

On Boxing Day 2004, the devastating Sumatra earthquake and tsunami struck. This Podcast reviews what happened, reminds us the North Sound is in earthquake country, and what steps can be taken when that no notice shaker occurs.

What are the odds of a White Christmas in the North Sound? This Podcast offers those odds, some recent White Christmas' examples, and could it happen again this year.

It does not look like a White Christmas is in store, but a much cooler weather pattern with snow in the mountains is anticipated. Learn the details plus why this weather pattern is in place by listening.

This Podcast describes what is the winter solstice, when does it occur this season, and the global history of the solstice.

My latest Podcast highlights more rain coming with renewed flooding on some rivers expected, while remembering what happened in 2006 during this same time period. Listen for all the details.

This Podcast describes the results from the recent North Sound flooding. Were a few records broken? Listen to learn the answer and what else threatens heading into this weekend.

The wettest atmospheric river to hit the North Sound since 2022 arrives this week with heavy rainfall, flooding, coastal flooding, blustery winds, and a rising threat of landslides. Listen to this podcast for all the details.

A big change in the early December weather pattern will result in a period of mild wet weather. This Podcast describes the timing, the impacts, and when the weather pattern will change to a cooler one.

Meteorological winter is getting underway. But what about the start of winter on the winter solstice later in December? Learn about the difference on when winter begins by listening to this Podcast.

The Podcast describes the latest winter weather outlook for the North Sound, what the impacts could be, and how to better prepare for whatever this winter may offer.

The North Sound suffered a 'bomb cyclone' a year ago. What is a bomb cyclone? This Podcast describes what this event is, what it caused last year, and how to prepare for the next big wind storm.

This Podcast answers that question and includes some recent significant King Tide events that have caused property damage in the Puget Sound region. Time to get prepared before the next King Tide.

The answer is described in this Podcast, helping more clearly define what is a 100-year flood.....a threat each season.

This term is being mis-used quite a bit these days. This podcast describes what a real atmospheric river - aka - pineapple express is and what it can produce including flooding and possible landslides, all that can be prepared for in advance.

In standard time, sunsets are now before 5 PM marking the start of the 'big dark'. This month is also known as the wettest and most flood prone month of the year. Learn why that is the case and will progress be made on the year's rain deficit by listening.

Yes, it is that time of year again, the change from Daylight Time to Standard Time. This podcast addresses why that is still the case, and serves as a reminder to change those emergency notification device batteries as well.

Does it always rain on Halloween? This Podcast answers this question and also offers what this year's Halloween weather looks like - will it be a haunting evening for those scary creatures roaming neighborhoods?

More North Sound citizen scientists are wanted to report daily rain, hail and snow from their backyards. This Podcast describes how weather enthusiasts can join CoCoRaHS - the Community, Collaborative, Rain, Hail and Snow network and provide daily rainfall reports, particularly as a holiday gift idea.

Want to know what this coming winter's weather season may look like and how to prepare in advance? Listen to this Podcast for the latest information.

The annual Great Shakeout earthquake drill is on Oct 16th. Have you registered? This Podcast describes the drill, how fun it is, and how you can register in advance.

What would happen if this grand-daddy of all non-tropical wind storms struck today? Listen to what happened in 1962 and what could happen if another similar monster wind storm hit the region again in this Podcast.

Does it feel like fall? The mountains are expected to get their first dose of snow this weekend. This Podcast addresses why that is anticipated, how much and where it will fall, along with what is forecast for the lowlands. Listen for the ending.

Temperature inversions become more prevalent during the fall and winter seasons, and so does fog. Learn more about temperature inversions and fog in this Podcast.

It has been a dry year thus far. Finally, a change in the dry weather pattern has happened and rain has arrived. This Podcast discusses the current rain deficit and can the change in the overall weather pattern make a difference.

This podcast addresses why tree leaves change color this time of year, plus when they will change, and where to view them.

This podcast describes the details behind the fall equinox. With fall and winter stormy weather ahead, how to prepare in advance is also offered.

Many are asking this question given how dry it is. This podcast reviews how dry the region is, the heightened wildfire situation, and addresses the question - when will it really rain.

This month is National Preparedness Month, the opportunity to get better prepared for the coming fall and winter storm season. This podcast describes what kind of stormy weather occurs during the fall and winter storm seasons, plus where you can obtain helpful information to get ready for the upcoming storm season.

This podcast addresses the question - is summer weather over? Listen for the details and learn whether summer weather may or may not return before fall arrives.

Sept 1st marks the start of meteorological fall. But doesn't summer run for another three weeks? Learn the difference by listening to this Podcast.

10 years ago, a historic summer wind storm struck Western Washington and the North Sound. This podcast revisits that wind storm, what happened, and could it happen again.

The podcast describes the return of much warmer summer weather this weekend and beyond, and why. Plus, there are hot summer weather safety recommendations as well.

The American Meteorologist Society recently released the annual State of the Climate report for 2024. This podcast reviews the highlights of the report that reflect the ongoing warming of our planet.

A big change in the weather will bring much needed rain late this week. But is summer over? Listen to learn how much rain is in store and the answer to that end of summer question.

The Perseids peak this week. Learn when and where to look at the Northern Hemisphere's most popular meteor annual event, and how the meteor shower got its name by listening here.