North Sound Weather Minute

The spring equinox is still days away, but this weekend's weather is going to feel spring-like. If you are an allergy sufferer, or have had no sun exposure since last fall, are you ready? Listen to l…

This Podcast addresses how the mountain snowpack is doing and can it catch up to average by the usual peak of the season - April 1st, plus the key impacts if the snowpack fails to reach average.

Daylight Time returns this weekend. This Podcast addresses the health impacts and serves as a reminder to change batteries in weather radios and smoke detectors to help save lives.

This Podcast addresses this listener question. Listen to learn the answer.

On March 1st, 1910, the nation's deadliest avalanche occurred near Stevens Pass, Washington. This Podcast reviews the weather that led up to that disaster and highlights avalanche awareness and safet…

Around March 1st is usually the start of the North Sound's primary thunderstorm season. Learn here why that is the case and what steps to take to avoid becoming a victim of lightning.

A big change in recent weather is expected this weekend. Listen to learn the details that also involves snow.

Following Valentine's Day, I get this question all too often. This Podcast describes when is the best time period to arrange an outdoor wedding or other outdoor activities.

This Podcast describes a commonly used cold season weather term in Western Washington and the North Sound - sunbreak, and where did the term originated.

These two terms seem to get interchanged all too often. This Podcast explains the difference between rain and showers. Ready to win that trivia game??

Feb 5th is National Weatherperson's Day. This Podcast describes honoring the birth of weather in America, and honors all those in the weather community who help serve the emergency management communi…

Groundhog Day is February 2nd. Annual celebrations regarding Punxsutawney Phil popping out of his burrow have been going on for many, many years. Learn what started these celebrations and the folklor…

This Podcast highlights the historic coldest day ever recorded in the North Sound region. Learn the details by listening and comparing with the recent cold snap.

The question of climate versus weather still arises. This Podcast helps explain the difference between climate and weather.

A listener asked why did the North Sound get such sub-freezing weather? The Polar Vortex was deeply involved and this Podcast addresses what is the Polar Vortex and its impacts.

Transitioning from sub-freezing air to warmer air often results in a messy situation. This Podcast addresses what wintry mix is possible during the warm up this week, plus what is expected in the mou…

Cold modified arctic air has spread into the North Sound for the coldest weather of the season thus far. This Podcast describes how much snow fell including the mountains, what to expect thru the hol…

The chance for lowland snow in the North Sound in the coming days is rising. Listen here for all the details and then get ready for the coldest weather of the season thus.

Winter arrives with gusto this week. Learn what is in store both in the mountains and in the lowlands including much colder conditions late this week with the possibility of some snow.

Long-awaited mountain snow is coming, but will it also occur in the North Sound lowlands. This Podcast explains what is expected to unfold during the next week.