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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Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend Weather and Travel Impacts
November 22, 2021 22:07 - 1 minute - 1.04 MBThis Podcast looks ahead to Thanksgiving holiday weekend weather and the travel impacts for the North Sound and beyond.
What is the Difference between Freezing Level and Snow Level
November 16, 2021 19:10 - 1 minute - 1.21 MBA listener asked what is the difference between freezing and snow level. This Podcast addresses that question, particularly important as the winter weather season approaches for those heading into the mountains. This Podcast also provides information on where to find that freezing or snow level forecast!
Another Atmospheric River To Drench The North Sound
November 14, 2021 18:30 - 1 minute - 1.2 MBMore heavy rain amounts are expected through Monday as another atmospheric river - aka - pineapple express, will spread more rain into the North Sound. Learn more about the impacts of this weather event and what the better news that lies ahead later this week.
Rolling the Dice on Flood Season
November 08, 2021 03:07 - 1 minute - 1.4 MBFlood season is here. This Podcast addresses the often misinterpreted term - 100-year flood. Learn what this term really means and remain prepared for more heavy rain and flood events this flood season.
Time to Fall Back and Change Batteries
November 03, 2021 14:19 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBIt is that time of year again. Time to change the clocks. Find out why this time change is still occurring in this Podcast. It is also time to swap batteries in your smoke detectors and weather radio receivers as well.
La Nina Confirmed In The Latest Winter Weather Outlook
October 27, 2021 14:25 - 1 minute - 1.33 MBA second consecutive La Nina has been confirmed in the latest winter weather outlook. This Podcast explains what that means for the North Sound as winter approaches.
Ready For Winter Weather Driving?
October 22, 2021 18:11 - 1 minute - 1.43 MBThis Podcast offers tips to help get your car ready for winter weather driving. With another La Nina in store for this fall and winter, here are a number of steps to take in advance before nasty winter weather strikes.
The Great Shakeout - 2021
October 19, 2021 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.41 MBHave you registered for the Great Shakeout? It is this Thursday, an opportunity to practice your earthquake skills before the big one hits. The Podcast provides all the details on the event and how to register. Over 1 million in Washington state already have!
Listener Question - Did Fall Arrive Quickly?
October 15, 2021 20:05 - 55 seconds - 868 KBThe Podcast addresses a listener question about whether fall arrived quickly and what does that mean for the rest of this fall and winter.
October 12th Marks the Anniversary of the 1962 Columbus Day Storm
October 11, 2021 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.65 MBWhere were you in '62? Many were not born yet or moved into the region since then, and are not aware of the strongest non-tropical wind storm to ever hit the lower 48 in American history. Learn more about this historic wind storm and its impacts on the region is this Podcast, and then share with others so they know and can better prepare for the next big wind storm.
October is the Peak Time for Fog
October 06, 2021 17:34 - 59 seconds - 933 KBThe month of October is the peak time of year for fog in the North Sound. Learn more about fog and how it forms, plus what you should do in fog. Stay safe!
A Look Back at 2021 Summer Weather
September 29, 2021 16:26 - 1 minute - 1010 KBThis Podcast reviews all the highlights from this past historic summer's weather in the North Sound.
Fall and Winter 21-22 Seasonal Weather Outlook - Time to Get Ready
September 24, 2021 16:02 - 1 minute - 1.35 MBThe next seasonal weather outlook has hit the street and now is the time to get ready. Learn what the outlook is for this fall and winter, and why we all need to prepare in advance.
The Fall Equinox
September 17, 2021 15:55 - 1 minute - 1.09 MBThis Podcast addresses the story behind the fall equinox. Check it out!
Ready For Rain?
September 14, 2021 15:47 - 1 minute - 1.02 MBThe first healthy rainfall since mid-June is expected on Friday this week. Learn the details in this North Sound Podcast.
Are You Ready For Fall and Winter Weather?
September 07, 2021 16:31 - 1 minute - 1.53 MBSeptember is National Preparedness Month. After all the hazardous weather we have witnessed across the country including the North Sound, this fall and winter may pack a punch. Are you ready for that punch of hazardous weather? Listen to this Podcast to help you get ready for what this fall and winter weather may have in store for the North Sound.
Latest Fall and Winter Weather Outlook - 2021-22
August 31, 2021 15:36 - 1 minute - 1.33 MBAfter a warm and dry summer, this podcast addresses the question of what is anticipated for this fall and winter weather season? Remember La Nina? Learn what is in store for the North Sound as we head into early next year.
Weather Balloons - Part 2
August 26, 2021 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.4 MBThis podcast is the rest of the weather balloon feature, describing the instrument package, how data is collected and then used to help meteorologists produce your daily weather forecasts and when needed, warning information.
Weather Balloons - Part 1
August 22, 2021 18:33 - 1 minute - 1.46 MBAn Arlington everettpost.com and KRKO radio listener found a strange package in their backyard and asked what it is and what to do with it. This is part one of two addressing what the listener found - a weather balloon instrument package - what to do with it and what are weather balloons. Part 2 - coming soon - will describe what data the instrument package collects and how that data is used by meteorologists.
How Dry Are We? - The Drought Monitor
August 16, 2021 16:48 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBHow dry are conditions in the North Sound? The Drought Monitor provides the answer. This Podcast explains what the Drought Monitor is, how it is created and how you can use it.
Have Area Waterways Warmed Up Yet?
August 09, 2021 21:16 - 1 minute - 1.13 MBThis Podcast addresses how much our North Sound waterways have or have not warmed up now that we are in the month of August. With another surge of well above average temperatures on tap, many will be headed out to cool off in nearby rivers, lakes and Puget Sound.
The Dog Days of Summer
August 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.33 MBThis Podcast discusses how the phrase Dog Days of Summer came into being and what it means, particularly for the North Sound region.
Will The Dry Weather End?
August 02, 2021 21:32 - 1 minute - 1.21 MBThis Podcast addresses the question on whether the current long dry spell will end before the end of this week and also push the elevated wildfire smoke out of the area.
What Is Dew Point and How Does That Relate To The Dry Conditions?
July 27, 2021 15:47 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBThis Podcast addresses this listener's question about what is dew point and how it relates to the dry conditions.
What's Ahead For The Rest Of The Summer Into This Winter?
July 21, 2021 22:02 - 1 minute - 1.15 MBThis podcast addresses the latest seasonal weather outlook for the rest of this summer and into this fall and winter. The answer may surprise you!
Will Wildfire Smoke Arrive in the North Sound?
July 17, 2021 17:04 - 1 minute - 1.14 MBAnother listener question about will the North Sound get more wildfire smoke this summer is addressed in this podcast.
What Is Dry Lightning?
July 12, 2021 15:39 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBA listener asked what is dry lightning. This Podcast describes dry lightning and the hazards from parent dry thunderstorms.
Does Summer Begin on July 5th?
July 02, 2021 15:54 - 1 minute - 1.43 MBThis Podcast answers a listener question and highlights what Fourth of July weather has been so far this century and what it looks like for this year.
The Heat Wave - How Hot Was It?
June 30, 2021 16:36 - 1 minute - 1.78 MBThis Podcast addresses how hot the North Sound got during the recent heat wave with historic temperatures, the impacts, and what caused it.
Historic Hot Weather This Weekend
June 24, 2021 23:30 - 1 minute - 1.61 MBIt has never been this hot in the North Sound so early in summer - ever. This Podcast addresses how hot it will get and what you can do to stay safe and avoid heat stress.
Seasonal Lag
June 21, 2021 16:16 - 1 minute - 1.2 MBWhy is the longest day of the year not also the warmest day of the year in the North Sound? The answer is revealed in this Podcast.
The History of Summer Solstice
June 16, 2021 15:39 - 1 minute - 1.67 MBThis year's summer solstice is on June 20th. Learn about the history of the summer solstice in this Podcast.
The Battle of Onshore Vs Offshore Flow
June 11, 2021 17:34 - 1 minute - 1.25 MBA listener asks about what onshore and offshore flow mean. This Podcast addresses those terms and their impacts on North Sound weather throughout the year.
It Has Been a Dry Spring - Wildfire Season is Here
June 05, 2021 17:06 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBThis Podcast addresses the North Sound's dry spring, the start of the wildfire season, and what you can do to get ready.
North Sound 2021 Summer Weather Outlook
June 02, 2021 16:02 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBA listener asked what does the summer look like? This Podcast answers that question for the North Sound region. Enjoy your summer!
Memorial Day Weekend - Does It Always Rain?
May 26, 2021 17:05 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBMany ask the question about whether it always rains on Memorial Day Weekend. This Podcast addresses that question and what it looks like for this year's holiday weekend.
National Safe Boating Week
May 20, 2021 20:45 - 1 minute - 1.18 MBNational Safe Boating Week is May 21-28. This Podcast addresses what you can do before heading out to enjoy North Sound area waterways including getting a boater education card and wearing a properly fitting life jacket for the boating event you plan to do on the water.
When Is The Best Weather Time For Outdoor Weddings In The North Sound?
May 17, 2021 16:40 - 1 minute - 967 KBMany are planning outdoor weddings for later this year. This Podcast addresses the question of when is the best weather time for outdoor weddings in the North Sound.
What is the Difference Between Climate and Weather
May 12, 2021 15:58 - 1 minute - 1.49 MBBack in your Earth Sciences class in school, you learned about the difference between climate and weather. Do you remember? This Podcast addresses the difference between these two terms and highlights the new 30-year averages that debuted earlier this month.
Mother's Day North Sound Forecast
May 07, 2021 17:32 - 52 seconds - 819 KBMother's Day is on Sunday May 9th. This Podcast addresses historic May 9th North Sound weather and what the weather offers for this year's Mother's Day.
May Is Number One For Tornadoes
May 03, 2021 16:17 - 1 minute - 1.68 MBTornadoes can occur anytime of the year, but the month of May is the peak month. Learn more about tornadoes in the North Sound and across the state of Washington including the year the state led the nation in tornado deaths in this Podcast.
Pollen Season Is Here - Helpful Resources
April 19, 2021 17:01 - 1 minute - 1.3 MBDo you suffer from pollen allergies? This Podcast addresses the North Sound pollen situation this spring and also discusses the difference between allergy and Covid-19 symptoms.
Time to Plant Outside Yet?
April 12, 2021 15:52 - 1 minute - 1.22 MBA listener asks if the frost season is over and time to plant seasonals outside. Despite the fine spring weather this week, not time quite yet. This Podcast explains when it is safer to put new plantings in the ground and move plants from inside - outside.
The Peak of the Mountain Snowpack
April 05, 2021 17:58 - 1 minute - 989 KBThe beginning of April usually marks the peak of the area mountain snowpack - the deepest it gets all season. This Podcast addresses how our mountain snowpack has been this winter season and what this snow amount means for the summer and fall seasons.
The Puget Sound Convergence Zone
March 30, 2021 15:52 - 59 seconds - 926 KBPuget Sound Convergence Zone. You've heard the term, but what is it? This Podcast describes what the Puget Sound Convergence Zone is and how it behaves.
It's Rainbow Season!
March 24, 2021 17:34 - 1 minute - 1.15 MBSpring the peak of the North Sound rainbow season. Learn more about rainbows and why they occur more often this time of year in this Podcast.
Remembering the Oso/SR 530 Landslide 7 Years Ago
March 22, 2021 16:06 - 1 minute - 1.18 MBIt was 7 years ago when the Oso/SR 530 landslide occurred. This podcast is dedicated to remembering the lives lost in this tragic event and recalls the weather involved.
Spring Starts March 20th
March 16, 2021 03:04 - 1 minute - 1.03 MBThe spring equinox is this coming Saturday, the first day of spring. This Podcast addresses what the spring weather outlook is for the North Sound and looks ahead at the coming summer.
Back to Daylight Time Saturday Night
March 11, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.47 MBIt is time to 'spring ahead' as we transition back to Pacific Daylight Time this Saturday night. This Podcast addresses the impacts of the time change and what steps you can take to help minimize those impacts, plus time to change those batteries too!
What is the Rain Shadow?
March 08, 2021 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.06 MBAn Everett listener asked what is the rain shadow and is Everett in it? This Podcast addresses that question including how the rain shadow off the Olympics behaves.