North Sound Weather Minute

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.

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.

This podcast answers that question plus what this Halloween's weather looks like.

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.

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.

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.

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 already registered.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This podcast describes what the fall equinox is and what it means, plus more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.