North Sound Weather Minute

What Does the Chance of Rain Mean?

This podcast answers that question, particularly for those who get weather forecasts off their smart phone. Also learn how and why different smart phones weather apps off

November is Usually the Wettest Month of the Year

The calendar has turned to November and the month is historically the wettest of the year. This podcast offers what weather lies ahead this week including for any mountai

'Fall Back' to Standard Time - Again

It's that time of the year again - for the time change. This podcast describes why this is still the case including political actions in the past year. In addition, the t

Does It Always Rain on Halloween?

This podcast answers that question plus what this Halloween's weather looks like.

Cool Weather Protective Actions

Cooler weather is arriving. This podcast addresses protective actions to take around the home including potted plants, outdoor faucets, hoses, and windows, plus the growi

Could This October Being Among the Driest Ever?

This month has been a dry one. Is it moving toward the record books? Listen to learn the answer and what the rest of this month's weather is anticipated to be.

The Latest Winter Weather Outlook for the North Sound

Each third Thursday of the month offers a fresh seasonal weather outlook. This podcast shares the latest winter weather outlook for the North Sound, its impacts, and offe

Thursday is the Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill

The annual global Great Shakeout Drill is set for Thursday, Oct 15th, at 1015 AM Pacific Time and that includes those in the North Sound. This is a fun yet exercise drill

Remembering the Nation's Strongest Non-Tropical Wind Storm - the Columbus Day Storm

64 years ago, the nation's strongest non-tropical wind storm struck the Pacific Northwest. This podcast reviews what happened and what would the impacts be if another sim

Fall is a Prime Time for Temperature Inversions - What Are They?

The fall season involves longer nights and shorter days. Under clear skies, temperature inversions can form. This podcast explains what they are and what the impacts can

Question - What is the Difference Between Partly Cloudy and Partly Sunny

This podcast explains what the difference between partly cloudy and partly sunny, as well as all other cloud covers offered in daily weather forecasts. Then this informat

What is Radiational Cooling?

Fall is the season when radiational cooling is more pronounced. But what is radiational cooling? This podcast explains what it is plus how temperatures can cool even afte

How Are Fall Tree Leaf Colors Created?

This podcast addresses how tree leaves turn color as the fall season arrives. In addition, where and when are the best times to view the brilliant colors.

The Fall Equinox - What Does It Mean?

This podcast describes what the fall equinox is and what it means, plus more.

Strengthening El Nino and the Winter Weather Outlook

The latest seasonal weather outlook was just released and the strengthening El Nino is playing a big role. Learn what is expected this fall and winter, what the impacts m

Summer Weather Returns

After a soggy fall-like weekend, summer weather is set to return this week. This podcast highlights the resumption of sunshine and warmer temperatures as the week progres

Are You Ready? Sept is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month. During the fall and winter seasons, the North Sound can suffer heavy rainfall, strong wind storms, and snow and ice. Are you rea

Listener Question - Labor Day Weekend Weather

A listener asked whether Labor Day weekend always has lousy weather. This podcast reviews the holiday weekend weather so far this century and the answers may be surprisin

Meteorological Fall Begins

Sept 1st marks the start of Meteorological Fall. This podcast highlights what the difference is from astronomical fall and how fall-like weather is set to begin during th

Aug 29 2015 - Record Summer Wind Storm

11 years ago, the strongest summer wind storm ever recorded in the North Sound occurred. Learn what happened and what the impacts were by listening to this podcast.