The Weather Lounge

From the Archives - Teleconnections: An Alphabet Soup

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 ar

The Weather Behind Fall Foliage w/ The Foliage Report

Did you know that the green color you see on trees is not the actual natural color? And what makes fall foliage truly pop? Kyle Cotner from The Foliage Report joins us in

Wrapping Up Summer Into Labor Day

The unofficial end to summer is upon us this weekend, and what a summer it has been. Lots of heat, humidity, and several instances of severe and flooding events. But what

Weather and The Cruise Industry

We've got a special episode coming your way this week. Broadcaster and Maritime Chief Meteorologist, James Van Fleet, joins us in the Weather Lounge to talk all about wea

El Niño and The Summer Outlook

The World Cup is here across North America, it's finally getting hotter out, and a Super El Nino is possibly on the way...should we be worried about extreme weather over

El Niño and The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season

We hear El Nino is coming, and it could even be a SUPER Nino. But what does that mean? AEM's Atlantic Tropical Outlook was released recently, and we take a bit of a dive

Recapping The Winter Season

We're back from a brief hiatus and after a pretty hectic winter season for the Midwest and Northeast US. Even parts of the south got in on some winter "fun" this year. Je

The Winter Pattern & Weather Hype

We're nearing the mid-point of winter here in the US, and it's been the active start with many snow events across the country, including the Midwest and Northeast. But wi

Mysteries of the Polar Vortex w/Judah Cohen

Winter’s fast approaching, and the buzzwords are back : Bomb Cyclones, Atmospheric Rivers, and yes, the #PolarVortex. Add in talk of Stratospheric Warming Events now? It'

Pattern Signals for the 2025-26 Winter Season

PNA, NAO, QBO, ENSO: The Alphabet soup of what long range meteorologists refer to as "teleconnections". But how do they affect winter seasons, specifically the upcoming o

The Weather Gods Curse the Gettysburg Campaign

If you love weather and history, then you're going to love this episode. Penn State Meteorology Professor Dr. Jon Nese and Gettysburg Battlefield Guide Jeff Harding, are

Hurricane Season Update - September 2025

Hurricane Season has been relatively quiet from not just the number of storms, but also impacts to the United States. As we head into October, will that change, or will w

Fall Foliage Forecast with The Leaf Daddy Himself

Brace yourselves...Leaf Peepers are coming. We're weeks away from the first day of Fall, and the leaves are already starting to show some signs of change across the north

Understanding the CoCoRaHS Network

Weather Observations go back hundreds of years. so it's no surprise they continue to be value sources of info for forecasters. On today's episode, we speak with Noah Newm

Heat Waves and the 4th of July

Summer is in full force, with heat waves, storms, and even some early tropical development. What will we be looking out for across the Northeastern US through week's end,

Tropical Season Discussions

The 2025 Hurricane Season is well underway, and despite things remaining quiet across the Atlantic, we're expecting things to ramp up heading deeper into the summer. But

Spring Surprises and Memorial Day Weather

Spring has been a roller-coaster of weather, from cold and some snow in early April to summer like heat and severe storms. And will it continue to be rainy for the holida

Weather Turns to Tricks on April Fool's Day

Ah yes, April 1st. A day to play pranks on your friends. But does Mother Nature fool around? While we want to think so, many real weather events occurred on this day that

Winter's Last Breath Before Spring?

March is right around the corner, so that means winter is almost over right?! Well, we break down what's coming up next, as well as recap how winter has panned out over t

Answering Your Winter Weather Questions

"Why can it rain below 32 degrees?" "Are Snowflakes all alike?" "What in the world is brine?"   We answer these and more of your winter weather questions on an all ne