North Sound Weather Minute

In the wake of Hurricane Helene striking the southeastern U.S., a listener asked - do we get hurricanes? This Podcast answers that question and describes previous strong damaging wind storms that hav…

It is that time of year again - when trees with leaves turn to their fall colors. This Podcast addresses how this process unfolds and how weather plays a key role, making each fall season unlike any …

The peak of the fog season is upon us in the North Sound and fog is often driven by temperature inversions. This Podcast explains what is a temperature inversion and how it forms.

September 22nd is the fall equinox. This podcast explains what that means regarding the Earth' rotation annual rotation around the sun, and what it means regarding the hours of daylight.

This Podcast describes what radiational cooling is and what the impacts can be, particularly as the seasons move deeper into fall and winter.

This month is National Preparedness Month. The Podcast describes the typical hazardous fall and winter season weather, and offers resources to help you get ready for this coming colder seasons in adv…

This Podcast addresses this question versus astronomical fall, plus does it seem like summers are longer?

This Podcast answers that question, looking back at the holiday weekend so far this century. The answer may be surprising!

A listener posed this question. This Podcast answers the question including why there seems to be more intense rainfall and hence, more flooding.

A listener asked what is a marine push. This Podcast answers that question and includes the current cooler summer weather at this time.

The latest seasonal weather outlook was just released and it reflects a significant change from previous editions, particularly for the rest of this summer and into fall. This Podcast describes the c…

Earth's rotation around the sun is taking the planet through the Perseids right now. This Podcast describes when is the peak, what is the best time to see this spectacular show, and the history behin…

This Podcast describes where and how the phrase Dog Days of Summer arose as the calendar has turned over to August.

July 29th was the first time Everett hit 100 degrees, and that has been matched twice since. Is it getting hotter than in years prior? This Podcast describes what is happening and what it means for t…

This is the driest time of the year historically. Yet it also creates an ongoing threat - wildfires and wildfire smoke thanks to a year thus far with well below average rainfall.

The latest seasonal weather outlook was just released. This Podcast reviews what were the results for the rest of this summer, plus a look ahead at this fall and winter, and what it means regarding h…

The recent heat wave kicked the wildfire season into a higher gear. Learn what records were set, what burn bans are in place, what the weather outlook is for the rest of the summer, and what steps yo…

The first heat of the year has arrived. This Podcast reviews what steps can be taken to help offer relief from the heat including avoiding drownings and wildfires.

This Podcast answers that question, offers the forecast for this year's Independence Day, along with fireworks safety.

This Podcast revisits the historic 'heat dome' the North Sound and Pacific Northwest endured in late June 2021. Could it happen again? Find out by listening.