North Sound Weather Minute

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 fatalitie…

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.

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

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 tsu…

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.

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

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…

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.

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 astr…

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 …

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 t…

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.

November marks the start of King Tide Season. But what is a King Tide, what have they impacted in the past, and what can be done to help reduce the impact? This Podcast addresses all those questions.…

This month is the most flood prone month of the year. Why is that? Listen to learn what the primary reasons are.

Welcome to the historically wettest month of the year. Learn what weather lies ahead and the impacts in this Podcast.

This Podcast describes what is happening with this twice yearly time change as clocks roll back 1 hour this Sunday morning. Plus, it is time to change those batteries too.

It is that time of year when temperatures dip to freezing or beyond. This Podcast describes why that happens and what suggested actions to take. Plus...the outlook for Halloween. Listen to avoid this…

The latest outlook for this coming winter was just released. Listen to this Podcast to learn whether it is El Nino again, Neutral or La Nina conditions, and what the impacts will be so you can better…

Have you registered for this year's Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill? Learn all about the fun drill and who is and can participate. You'd be surprised how many have already registered for the Oct 17th…

The 1962 Columbus Day Storm was the strongest non-tropical wind storm ever to strike the lower 48 in American history. This Podcast describes what happened, the impacts if it happened again today, an…