North Sound Weather Minute
293 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -Western Washington's North Sound Meteorologist Ted Buehner offers Puget Sound region weather information beyond the forecast and addresses listener questions in each Weather Minute Podcast.
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One Year Ago - The Heat Dome
June 25, 2022 23:12 - 1 minute - 1.4 MBIt was one year ago when we experienced the hottest weather ever recorded thanks to a 'heat dome'. Recall what happened then and what is expected for this summer's temperatures with this Podcast.
Why Is The Summer Solstice Not Also The Hottest Day of the Year?
June 22, 2022 11:35 - 1 minute - 1.16 MBA great question. This Podcast addresses what is called seasonal lag, a phenomenon that occurs throughout the year. Learn more by listening to this Weather Minute Podcast.
The History Of The Summer Solstice
June 17, 2022 01:48 - 1 minute - 1.59 MBThe first day of summer is June 21st and many celebrate the longest day of the year. These celebrations go back centuries. Learn the history of summer solstice celebrations and what lies ahead for North Sound summer weather by listening to this Podcast.
UFO Clouds
June 13, 2022 17:55 - 1 minute - 1.13 MBIn the late 1940s, a certain cloud formation spurred the rise in the UFO craze. Learn what that cloud is, how it is formed, and what it is called in this Podcast.
When Will This Wet Spring Weather Change?
June 08, 2022 17:39 - 1 minute - 1.58 MBEveryone is talking about the weather lately, and not in a good way. This Podcast addresses the question of the day - when will this wet spring weather change?
June 6th - The Great Seattle Fire In 1889 - Can It Happen Again?
May 31, 2022 00:20 - 2 minutes - 1.9 MBThis Podcast addresses this question. After so many other such wildfires in the Western U.S. in recent years, can it happen again here? Listen and find out, plus what you can do to help prevent it where you live.
Memorial Day Weekend Weather Ahead
May 24, 2022 20:48 - 1 minute - 1.52 MBThis Podcast looks back at what this holiday weekend weather has been and what it looks like for this year. Does it always rain during the holiday weekend? Learn the answer here.
Finally - Some Spring Weather
May 19, 2022 14:01 - 1 minute - 1.36 MBAre you ready for some spring weather - finally? This Podcast outlines a big change in the cool damp weather pattern offering more sunshine and warmer temperatures. Learn how long this change will last by listening.
More About Winds
May 16, 2022 00:06 - 1 minute - 1.7 MBThis Podcast addresses more forecast information about winds including miles per hour vs knots and marine forecast headlines.
When Will It Get Warmer and Drier?
May 10, 2022 00:01 - 1 minute - 1.58 MBMany in the North Sound are asking this question - when will it get warmer and drier. It has been a cool wet spring, and this Podcast answers this collective question.
How Weather Forecasts Are Made
May 05, 2022 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MBEver wondered how weather forecasts are created? This Podcast addresses that topic.
Do Tornadoes Occur In The North Sound?
May 02, 2022 00:15 - 1 minute - 1.79 MBThis Podcast answers a listener's question and the answer may surprise you!
What's The Difference Between Rain And Showers?
April 28, 2022 22:03 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBDo you know the difference between what rain is vs showers? This Podcast answers that question, one you can share with friends and family.
Weather Outlook for the Rest of This Spring and Through Summer
April 25, 2022 02:14 - 55 seconds - 874 KBThis Podcast addresses the seasonal weather outlook for the North Sound for the rest of the spring and through the summer. The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center's outlooks have evolved and learn what the results are in this Podcast.
April Showers Bring May Flowers
April 19, 2022 16:49 - 1 minute - 1020 KBThis 19th century poem rings so well in this region. Learn how you can dodge those April showers when outdoors in this podcast.
Why All The Mixed Spring Weather This Week
April 14, 2022 17:36 - 1 minute - 1.22 MBIt has been unsettled week of weather with all kinds of weather elements occurring. This Podcast discusses what happened and why, plus outlining the difference between hail, snow and sleet, as well as what this week's weather means for our mountain snowpack.
Spring - Peak Time For The Puget Sound Convergence Zone
April 08, 2022 16:56 - 56 seconds - 882 KBThis Podcast describes the Puget Sound Convergence Zone including how it forms, what it does, and how it moves. Spring is the peak time of the year for the Convergence Zone.
Concerns About The Mountain Snowpack Heading Into Summer And Fall
April 02, 2022 21:05 - 1 minute - 1.72 MBApril 1st usually marks the peak of the mountain snowpack. This Podcast addresses the status of the snowpack as of the first of April and what it may mean for summer and fall wildfire and water supply concerns.
Planets Align In The Pre-Dawn Sky
March 28, 2022 20:14 - 1 minute - 1.31 MBA spectacular celestial event is underway all this week involving three planets. Learn which planets, where you can see them in the night sky, and when by listening to this Podcast.
Pollen Season Is Here
March 23, 2022 17:42 - 45 seconds - 707 KBThis Podcast addresses the arrival of tree pollen and soon, grass and weed pollen. Listen to learn more about how this pollen season will unfold, particularly for allergy sufferers.
Oso/SR 530 Landslide - Remembering The Lives Lost
March 20, 2022 22:23 - 1 minute - 1.08 MBThis Podcast is dedicated to those who lost their lives in this tragic event 8 years ago. Listen to learn the details of this event.
Spring Begins!
March 18, 2022 16:35 - 1 minute - 1.16 MBThe spring equinox is this weekend. However, the latest seasonal outlook into summer plus the current mountain snowpack conditions point to potential concerns later this year. Learn more by listening to this Podcast.
How Waves Are Formed
March 14, 2022 02:00 - 1 minute - 1.19 MBWith the boating season not far away, this Podcast addresses a common question about how waves are formed.
Back To Daylight Time This Weekend
March 10, 2022 22:47 - 1 minute - 1.45 MBThe Podcast addresses the time change from Standard to Daylight Time, what has been done thus far about this time shift, and a reminder to change batteries in your key life safety resources at home and elsewhere.
Thunderstorm Season Has Arrived
March 06, 2022 20:59 - 1 minute - 1.28 MBMarch is when the peak of our annual thunderstorm season usually begins. This Podcast addresses why that is the case and what you can do if the threat of a thunderstorm and its lightning approaches.
March Coming In Like A Lion??
March 02, 2022 15:38 - 1 minute - 1.62 MBThis Podcast addresses where this saying originated and does it really ring true, particularly this year.
Deadliest U.S. Avalanche Occurred Near Stevens Pass
February 25, 2022 13:00 - 1 minute - 1.42 MBMarch 1st marks the deadliest avalanche in U.S. history. Learn more about this tragic event and what you need to do before heading out in the backcountry to avoid and be better prepared for avalanches.
When To Hold An Outdoor Wedding?
February 21, 2022 02:52 - 44 seconds - 705 KBFollowing Valentine's Day, I get this question. This Podcast answers this question along with any prime time to hold an outdoor event.
Is Our Mountain Snowpack In Trouble?
February 16, 2022 21:59 - 1 minute - 1.18 MBA listener noted that it has not snowed much in the mountains in the past month. This Podcast addresses that concern and what lies ahead for the rest of the winter season regarding mountain snow.
Sunbreak - Where Did That Term Originate?
February 11, 2022 19:10 - 1 minute - 961 KBThis Podcast describes the term sunbreak, where it came from, and how it applies so well here in the North Sound.
What's Behind Colorful Sunrises and Sunsets
February 07, 2022 00:36 - 1 minute - 1.26 MBThe Podcast addresses a listener's question about the old phrase Red Sky at Night, Sailor's Delight. Is there any truth to this century's old phrase? Listen and find out.
National Weatherpersons Day - Feb 5th
February 03, 2022 15:05 - 1 minute - 1.78 MBFebruary 5th is National Weatherpersons Day. Listen to this Podcast to learn the background behind this day, and recognize all those involved in weather to help keep you informed and safe.
March Comes In Like a Lion and Goes Out Like a Lamb
February 02, 2022 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.62 MBThe Podcast describes the origins of this saying and how it applies this year's month of March.
Groundhog Day 2022
February 01, 2022 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.42 MBThis Podcast reviews the history of Groundhog Day, how to watch Phil pop out of his burrow for his folklore weather forecast, and whether his forecast means anything for the North Sound.
Jan 31st - Coldest Day On Record
January 30, 2022 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.17 MBThe 31st of January is the coldest day on record. Learn what year it was, how it happened, and could it happen again with this Podcast.
The Difference Between Snow, Sleet, and Freezing Rain
January 27, 2022 17:38 - 1 minute - 1.53 MBMore winter weather lies ahead and this Podcast addresses the difference between snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Once you know the difference, stump others with your new knowledge!
Listener Question About Air Stagnation
January 24, 2022 01:22 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBA listener from Snohomish asked what air stagnation is. This Podcast addresses that question and what it means to air quality during these kinds of weather events.
Mid-Winter Dry Spell
January 19, 2022 18:06 - 50 seconds - 798 KBDo you need a break from all the nasty winter weather the North Sound has had lately? You're in luck. Learn about the upcoming mid-winter dry spell and how long it will last on the Podcast.
Listener Question - What Is The Polar Vortex?
January 15, 2022 22:24 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBThis Podcast addresses a listener question about what the polar vortex is, and highlights one of the coldest polar vortex outbreaks in history.
Listener Questions - Difference Between Freezing and Snow Level
January 10, 2022 22:48 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBA listener asked the question - what is the difference between the freezing level and snow level in a weather forecast? This Podcast describes what these terms are and how you can obtain that weather forecast before heading into the mountains.
Avalanche Season Is Here
January 05, 2022 18:59 - 1 minute - 1.63 MBThe combination of light powdery snow in the mountains from the recent cold snap and now heavier, wetter and warmer snow on tap to pile on top of this lighter snow pack sets up more hazardous avalanche conditions. Avalanche season is here. Learn more about what are avalanches and what can be done by listening to this Podcast.
Review the Extreme Weather of 2021
December 31, 2021 19:35 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MB2021 was a year of weather extremes in the North Sound. This Podcast reviews the year's highlights in North Sound weather with a peak into the New Year.
The Cold Air Is Here - What's Next?
December 27, 2021 23:31 - 1 minute - 1.35 MBSub-freezing air is here. This Podcast describes what's next. Will the cold remain? Will there be more snow? Listen and find out!
Snow This Holiday Weekend and Cold Ahead
December 24, 2021 22:46 - 1 minute - 1.3 MBA listener ask what does it take to produce snow around here. This Podcast addresses that question and what the weather looks like for the final week of the year.
How You Can Follow Santa on Christmas Eve
December 23, 2021 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.15 MBThis Podcast discusses how you can follow Santa on Christmas Eve as he makes his way around the globe delivering presents and good cheer. Learn how you follow Santa using the Santa Tracker in a number of different ways - fun for all ages!
Could We Have a White Christmas This Year?
December 20, 2021 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBThis Podcast reviews the history of White Christmas's in the North Sound and could we have another this year.
Hanukkah Eve Wind Storm - 15 Years Ago
December 13, 2021 18:12 - 1 minute - 1.13 MBThe Hanukkah Eve Wind Storm plowed through Western Washington 15 years ago this month. Learn what the storm did and how you can prepare for the next big wind storm like this one in this Podcast.
Feet Of Snow In The Mountains This Weekend
December 10, 2021 16:36 - 1 minute - 1.28 MBOh, the weather out there may be frightful, but if prepared, you can enjoy all the fresh snow expected in the mountains. This Podcast addresses how much snow and when, plus what it means for snow resorts as well as motorists on the road.
Weather Holiday Gift Idea For That Weather Enthusiast
December 02, 2021 23:52 - 1 minute - 1.1 MBIf you have a weather enthusiast in your family, here is a holiday gift idea. They can get a 4 inch rain gauge and join CoCoRaHS - the Community Collaborative Rain Hail and Snow Network. More CoCoRaHs observers are needed in the North Sound and they can join the team. Learn more in this Podcast and at cocorahs.org .
King Tide Season Is Here!
November 26, 2021 18:55 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBThe sun, the moon, the earth, and the winter season all combine for King Tide season. This Podcast describes what King Tides are and how they can produce coastal flooding, particularly during stormy weather.