Weather with Cliff Mass

Monsoon Moisture and Pacific Northwest

There has been a lot of talk recently about monsoon moisture influencing the Northwest. You thought that monsoons only influence India? You will learn the truth in this p

Meteorological Summer Starts Next Week

I will provide the forecast, which includes the start of meteorological summer!

Rain without Clouds, the Upcoming Cooling, and Leeside Winds

The radar shows offshore rain, but it is not raining. This podcast explains why. I also give the forecast, with cooling and some showers possible. And I talk about strong

Showers, Warm Up, and Eastside Winds

My podcast will discuss the origins of our current cool/showery weather and tell you why such cool weather in the west produces strong winds over the eastern slopes of th

A Beautiful Saturday Before June Gloom Returns

It's a phrase that puts a shiver down the spine of all Northwesterners: June Gloom. And it's coming. But first we have a delightful Friday and a warm (but not too warm) S

The Heavy Rain Event and the Potential for Thunderstorms

My podcast will review the heavy rain event predicted for Sunday through Tuesday and then turn to a warm stretch expected from the middle to end of next week. But then is

Memorial Day Weekend Weather Plus Western Washington Wildfire

In this podcast I talk about the weather forecast for this weekend and beyond, and then discuss the validity of predictions of increased chances of western Washington wil

The Latest Forecast Plus How Far into the Future Can We Forecast?

In this podcast, provide the weekend and weekly forecast and describe the cool/soggy pattern we are in. And in the second segment, I describe the limits on weather predic

Forecast and Aurora (Updated)

I provide the weekend forecast and talk about the major aurora expected tonight.

Forecast and Aurora

I will provide the latest weekend forecast and tell you about the major aurora that should be visible tonight

My Views on Global Warming and Climate Change

Several of you have asked me about my viewpoint on global warming and climate change. This podcast will outline my thoughts on this important subject and give you a bit o

A Wet Weekend Ahead and Why the New York Smoke Had Little to Do With Climate Change

This week the weather will be near normal and relatively dry, but that changes radically over the weekend, as a strong Pacific low center moves in and sticks around in ou

Where do you get the best weather forecasts? And a cool weak ahead.

This podcast answers the question: where can you get the best weather forecast? Your smartphone?, from the National Weather Service website?, from your local TV weatherca

Why is freezing at 32°F? And a snowy mountain forecast for this weekend.

This podcast answers an interesting question: why is freezing at 32°F? Why not 50 or 0? And I talk about a return of moisture to the Northwest, with heavy snow expected i

The end of La Nina and an El Nino Winter Ahead

This podcast talks about the recent termination of a 3-year La Nina and the near certainty of El Nino conditions ahead. The weather implications of the change are discuss

Are cold waves increasing over the Northwest? And a transition to meteorological spring ahead.

Several blog readers have asked whether global warming is increasing West Coast cold waves.  The answer is no, and in this podcast I explain why.  Plus, I talk about an e

How long are weather forecasts skillful?

This podcast answers the question:   how long are weather predictions skillful?   The answer may surprise  you....

Wind, Cold, and Snow Ahead. Plus a Primer of Northwest Gaps

This podcast tells the story of a cold, windy, snowy week ahead.  And I provide the basics on the mountain gaps of the region and their influence on our weather.

A Deep Dive into the Upcoming Snow Event over Western Washington and Oregon

We are in the tail end of the lowland snow season west of the Cascade crest.  But tomorrow and Tuesday some lowlands locations will see some snowflakes.  This podcast doe

Plenty of rain and mountain snow this week. Plus, the two types of Northwest precipitation.

A series of weather systems will come through this week.  I will provide the details. Major enhancements in mountain snowpack are expected.  And there is the potential fo