North Sound Weather Minute

Conditions are dry across the region and no rain is in sight. Eastern Washington has already had Red Flag Warnings. Listeners have asked what is that? This Podcast explains this fire weather alert term plus more.

July is here. It is also the warmest and driest time of the year. This Podcast offers some tips for relief from summer heat and how to help avoid wildfire starts.

This Podcast looks back at weather on the Fourth so far this century, offers the forecast for this holiday weekend, and offers safety measures when using fireworks.

The recent warm dry weather plus the limited mountain winter snowpack has local authorities putting outdoor burn bans in place. This Podcast describes the situation, plus the weather outlook for the Fourth of July, and how to avoid fire starts.

This Podcast reflects back on the historic 2021 Heat Dome. Could it happen again? Listen for the answer.

The latest seasonal weather outlook was just released. This Podcast offers what the outlook revealed for this summer, plus what the impacts are likely to be including limited water supplies and a growing wildfire threat. Also, actions to take now are offered.

This Podcast highlights the history of the summer solstice around the world, plus what weather is in store for the first weekend of summer, into next week as well as the summer weather outlook.

Many in the North Sound do not have air conditioning. This Podcast describes how to take advantage of cooler late day sea breezes to help cool down homes.

After late spring 'hot' weather, cooler weather lies ahead later this week. This Podcast describes the change in the weather pattern leading to cooler more seasonable weather plus what is expected after the summer solstice this weekend.

The unseasonably big warm up this weekend will likely result in new record daily high temperatures. This Podcast highlights the warm up, the current record highs, hot weather precautions, and when will it cool down.

The current cool unsettled weather is forecast to dramatically turn around with a big warm up later this week. This Podcast offers all the details including the outlook into mid-June.

June 6th mark the date of the Great Seattle Fire. This Podcast reviews what happened then plus can it happen today, as well as what steps can be taken to reduce the chance of an urban wildfire impacting you.

This Podcast highlights another dry May together with good odds on another warm dry summer. This trend points to an early wildfire season and what can be done now to avoid wildfires at your home or business.

The movie Pressure hits theaters this weekend. This Podcast describes the critical weather forecast and timing to commence the invasion on D-Day in June 1944. Listen for all the historical details and enjoy the movie.

The North Sound does not get hurricanes, but relatives or friends, or travel to hurricane prone areas need to be aware of the threat of hurricanes. This Podcast offers the just released hurricane outlook for this year.

I often get asked, does it always rain on this holiday weekend? This Podcast answers that question plus offers what this year's weekend looks like.

I was on duty with NWS Seattle blew on that May 18th. This Podcast recaps my person experience as we remember the initial eruption of Mt. St. Helens in 1980.

The combination of emerging warmer weather and cold area waterways is a leading cause of drownings in the region. This Podcast highlights the need for boating safety including the fun Wear Your Lifejacket to Work Day and National Safe Boating Week.

Ongoing dry conditions are pointing to an early start to the wildfire season. This Podcast highlights the summer weather outlook and its ties to what may be an active wildfire season.

Just in time for Mother's Day Weekend, the weather looks good much to the delight of Mom. Listen for all the details with this Podcast.

This Podcast offers an April weather recap and looks ahead well into May. Learn what weather is in store for the North Sound now that May is well underway.

This Podcast addresses what will drive the warmest weather of the year thus far, plus no rain in sight. How warm and what to expect in the mountains is also highlighted, plus precautions for this unseasonably warm spring weather.

This Podcast addresses this listener's question and addresses when the sunshine will return and how warm it will get in the next week.

This Podcast answers that listener's question with historical details, plus safety tips.

The latest seasonal weather outlook was just released. This Podcast describes what the outlook is for the period of May all the way thru summer and into winter.....something quite unusual.

This Podcast explains what the Puget Sound Convergence Zone is and where it usually originates in the North Sound, plus its impacts.

This Podcast describes why the spring season is prime time for rainbows.

Gardeners - this Podcast highlights when the threat of frost or freezing weather usually ends, permitting putting those seasonal plantings in pots or in the ground. Listen for the details where you live.

April 1st usually marks the peak of the winter mountain snowpack. This Podcast describes what the April 1st snowpack looked like and what the impacts will be as the calendar rolls into summer and early fall - not good.

Spring has arrived and that also means allergy season is here as well. This Podcast describes the pollen offenders as spring rolls on into summer, and when some relief can be found.

In Washington state, March 31st is the deadline to remove studded tires. This Podcast highlights the deadline, what studded tires do to roadways, and what good alternatives are available instead of studded tires.

This Podcast describes what weather to expect as the Seattle Mariners open their season at home through this weekend.

This Podcast reviews the recent impactful weather as spring got underway, and a look ahead for the first full week of spring with a variety of expected weather. Results include the impact of last week's warm rain in the mountains and spring sunshine for the tail end of the week.

It's already been 12 years since the tragic SR 530/Oso Landslide on March 22nd. This Podcast remembers those who lost their lives and revisits what happened that day and since.

The spring equinox is just ahead. This Podcast highlights what this equinox means, its long cultural history, and its impacts in the coming weeks and months.

This Podcast addresses a big change in the North Sound's weather pattern heading into next week. Listen for the details as the spring equinox draws closer including the impacts in the mountains.

More typical winter weather is in store this week for the North Sound with showers and significant mountain snows. Learn all the details by listening.

It's that time of year again - time to 'spring forward' an hour from Standard Time to Daylight Time. Learn when that will happen and why we still tackle this task, plus remember to change your batteries too, by listening to this podcast.

The month of March kicks off the prime time of year when thunderstorms occur. Learn why that is the case and if there is another prime thunderstorm season, plus how to remain safe during these storms by listening to this podcast.

The first of March marks the date of the deadliest avalanche in U.S. history that occurred near Stevens Pass. Listen for all the details plus how those who venture into the backcountry can help be safer from avalanches.

Where were you on Feb 28th, 2001? That is when the Nisqually earthquake struck. This podcast reviews what happened, why it happened, and offers tips to get ready for the next big quake.

Six planets in the solar system will be aligned late this month. This Podcast describes when they can be seen in the western sky and how best to see this unique night sky event.

For some, wedding plans began on Valentine's Day. This podcast describes when is the best time of year to hold an outdoor wedding or any other big outdoor events in the North Sound.

The latest seasonal weather outlook was just released. This Podcast highlights what the outlook reveals for this spring and summer. Listen for the details and what they mean.

This Podcast addresses that question, why and how so cool this week, plus the latest mountain snowpack report and weather outlook for the rest of the month.

Could this big change to a wetter weather pattern be sustained heading into March? This Podcast describes the big change and what the impacts may be for at least the rest of February.

This Podcast addresses the current status of the well below mountain snowpack, and whether it can make a comeback before the season ends.

This Podcast highlights the annual National Weatherpersons Day on Feb 5th. Listen to learn who is behind the curtain providing the nation's weather information and warnings, and voice your gratitude for their around the clock service.

The deadliest avalanche in U.S. history occurred here back on Mar 1, 1910. This podcast reviews what happened plus what can be done to be safer and prepared when venturing into the backcountry today.

This Podcast describes the centuries of history behind Groundhog Day on Feb 2nd, including the meteorology behind what Punxsutawney Phil discovers upon exiting his burrow.