Episodes
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November is Usually the Wettest Month of the Year
The calendar has turned to November and the month is historically the wettest of the year. This podcast offers what weather lies ahead this week including for any mountain travel, plus the status of the region's rivers and what to do with fallen leaves and storm drains.
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'Fall Back' to Standard Time - Again
It's that time of the year again - for the time change. This podcast describes why this is still the case including political actions in the past year. In addition, the time change is a great opportunity to change batteries in emergency warning units like smoke detectors and weather radios.
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Does It Always Rain on Halloween?
This podcast answers that question plus what this Halloween's weather looks like.
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Cool Weather Protective Actions
Cooler weather is arriving. This podcast addresses protective actions to take around the home including potted plants, outdoor faucets, hoses, and windows, plus the growing threat of frost and icy spots on roadways. A look ahead to Halloween is noted as well.
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Could This October Being Among the Driest Ever?
This month has been a dry one. Is it moving toward the record books? Listen to learn the answer and what the rest of this month's weather is anticipated to be.
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The Latest Winter Weather Outlook for the North Sound
Each third Thursday of the month offers a fresh seasonal weather outlook. This podcast shares the latest winter weather outlook for the North Sound, its impacts, and offers preparedness resources that can be used in advance of the coming winter season.
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Thursday is the Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill
The annual global Great Shakeout Drill is set for Thursday, Oct 15th, at 1015 AM Pacific Time and that includes those in the North Sound. This is a fun yet exercise drill, and everyone can participate. Listen for all the details plus how to join the over 1.5 million in Washington that have…
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Remembering the Nation's Strongest Non-Tropical Wind Storm - the Columbus Day Storm
64 years ago, the nation's strongest non-tropical wind storm struck the Pacific Northwest. This podcast reviews what happened and what would the impacts be if another similar storm hit today. Readiness tips are included.
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Fall is a Prime Time for Temperature Inversions - What Are They?
The fall season involves longer nights and shorter days. Under clear skies, temperature inversions can form. This podcast explains what they are and what the impacts can be for the North Sound.
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Question - What is the Difference Between Partly Cloudy and Partly Sunny
This podcast explains what the difference between partly cloudy and partly sunny, as well as all other cloud covers offered in daily weather forecasts. Then this information can be shared in trivia contests.
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What is Radiational Cooling?
Fall is the season when radiational cooling is more pronounced. But what is radiational cooling? This podcast explains what it is plus how temperatures can cool even after sunrise.
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How Are Fall Tree Leaf Colors Created?
This podcast addresses how tree leaves turn color as the fall season arrives. In addition, where and when are the best times to view the brilliant colors.
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The Fall Equinox - What Does It Mean?
This podcast describes what the fall equinox is and what it means, plus more.
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Strengthening El Nino and the Winter Weather Outlook
The latest seasonal weather outlook was just released and the strengthening El Nino is playing a big role. Learn what is expected this fall and winter, what the impacts may be, and how you can better prepare.
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Summer Weather Returns
After a soggy fall-like weekend, summer weather is set to return this week. This podcast highlights the resumption of sunshine and warmer temperatures as the week progresses, plus a look ahead beyond the fall equinox on Sept 22nd.
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Are You Ready? Sept is National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month. During the fall and winter seasons, the North Sound can suffer heavy rainfall, strong wind storms, and snow and ice. Are you ready? This podcast offers the history of hazardous winter season weather and how to be prepared for this fall and winter.
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Listener Question - Labor Day Weekend Weather
A listener asked whether Labor Day weekend always has lousy weather. This podcast reviews the holiday weekend weather so far this century and the answers may be surprising. This weekend's weather forecast is also shared.
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Meteorological Fall Begins
Sept 1st marks the start of Meteorological Fall. This podcast highlights what the difference is from astronomical fall and how fall-like weather is set to begin during the week.
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Aug 29 2015 - Record Summer Wind Storm
11 years ago, the strongest summer wind storm ever recorded in the North Sound occurred. Learn what happened and what the impacts were by listening to this podcast.
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Itching For Rain? Could Get Scratched Soon!
A change in the warm dry weather pattern is getting underway. Learn if this change will result in long awaited meaningful rain in the near future by listening to this podcast.
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Strong El Nino This Fall and Winter - What Does It Mean?
The latest seasonal weather outlook was recently released. This podcast highlights the ongoing and strengthening El Nino, what it means, what the impacts will likely be, and how you can get ready.
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Wildfire Smoke Safety - What You Can Do
Wildfire smoke is bound to return to the North Sound this season. This Podcast offers what you can do to help reduce the impact from wildfire smoke.
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Results From the 2025 State of the Climate Report
This Podcast highlights the results from the just released 2026 State of the Climate Report. Listen for all the details involving our warming planet, both on land and at sea.
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Peak Time For The Perseid Meteor Shower
This podcast describes Earth's rotation thru the Perseids, when is the best time to view the most popular meteor event, and the history behind the name - Perseids - quite the love story.
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August - The Dog Days of Summer
August has arrived and the month is also called the Dog Days of Summer. The weather this week feels like Dog Days and this podcast reviews where this historical phrase originated.
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Why the Blue Angels Did Not Fly on Seafair Saturday
The Blue Angels did not fly at Seafair on Saturday. This Podcast clearly explains why that happened. They did perform their air show on Seafair Sunday.
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Climate.US is Now Available
The ability to see and understand climate information is back! Climate.US is now available, offering a climate dashboard of all kinds of historical data, expert blogs, news stories, classroom materials and more. Listen for all the details on this podcast.
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The Original All-Time Record High - July 29th
In the North Sound, the original all-time record high temperature at Everett was 17 years ago. The Podcast reviews what happened, why this year is more moderate thus far, and what lies ahead for the rest of this summer.
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Big Warm Up By Midweek
A weather pattern change will result in a big warm up by midweek this week before another change cools things down. Listen for what actions to take to stay cool and safe during this period of unseasonably warm weather.
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Latest Seasonal Weather Outlook - El Nino Advisory Issued
This Podcast describes what the latest seasonal weather outlook offers for the North Sound, for the rest of this summer and its impacts, plus into this winter. Steps to take to help avoid wildfire starts are also offered.
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What Is a Red Flag Warning?
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.
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July - Warmest and Driest Time of the Year
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.
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Does It Always Rain on the Fourth of July?
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.
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Burn Bans Already in Place Across the North Sound
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.
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Remembering the 2021 Heat Dome
This Podcast reflects back on the historic 2021 Heat Dome. Could it happen again? Listen for the answer.
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The Latest Summer Weather Outlook
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.
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History of the Summer Solstice
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.
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No AC? Using Fans During Hot Weather
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.
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Cooler Weather Ahead This Week
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.
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Record Highs Likely To Fall
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.
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Big Warm Up Later This Week
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.
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Remembering the 1889 Great Seattle Urban Fire
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.
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Another Dry May Points To an Early Wildfire Season
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.
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The Historic Weather Forecast Behind D-Day
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.
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2026 Hurricane Season Outlook
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.
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Memorial Day Weekend Weather History
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.
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Remembering the May 1980 Eruption of Mt St Helens
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.
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Avoid Drownings as Warmer Weather Emerges
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.
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Dry Conditions Leads to Higher Wildfire Threat This Season
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.
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Mothers Day Weekend Weather
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.