FOX 12 Weather Podcast

<p>The FOX 12 Weather Podcast features meteorologists at KPTV in Portland discussing the latest weather trends, forecasts, history and more.</p>

Ep. 152: Sweaty weather and rain ahead

Technical problems didn’t stop Chief Meteorologist Mark from recapping this strangely humid later summer weather. Plus a look at how much rain may fall next week. It’s short, but a good one!

09-05
11:31

Ep. 151: August weather recap, plus what is a 'Haboob'?

In this episode, Payton and Katie recap August’s weather highlights, share viewer photos of the last 8 PM sunset, and show how animals beat the heat during the recent heat wave. They also look ahead to fall, break down why leaves change color, and explain what exactly a Haboob is.

08-28
38:41

Ep. 150: Heatwave ahead, plus some WEIRD viewer feedback

It's our sesquicentennial episode! Mark, Payton and Camila talk about our blazing hot forecast and how this heat wave compares to the last, plus you won't believe the kinds of viewer messages we get... 👀 A peek at some of our favorites!

08-21
48:57

Ep. 149: Wednesday soaking for some, plus 100° or not?

An August rain! Mark, Payton and Camila take a look at rainfall totals, then dive into the warmer forecast next week. Will we hit 100 degrees? It is the "dog days of summer," after all...

08-07
40:17

Ep. 148: What does a Tsunami Advisory mean?

On this week’s podcast, Camila and Katie look back at recent weather and what’s ahead, explain what a tsunami advisory means, recap the latest tsunami event, and dive into why the Pacific Northwest is shifting from quick summer storms to all-day fall soakers.

07-31
37:56

Ep. 147: Summer so far, visit w/PGE mets, & t'storm chance ahead

Mark, Camila and Katie take a look at the mild weather pattern ahead (with some possible thunderstorms!), our "rain rollercoaster" across the region, plus a special segment with PGE's senior meteorologist.

07-25
51:52

Ep. 146: June 2021 heatwave recap plus cooling trend ahead

Mark and Payton cover the ongoing hot weather pattern, plus quite a change towards cooler weather. Tips on what weather photos we DON'T want to see too! Plus PSU professor Paul Loikith discusses the 2021 heatwave and why it's unlikely that will occur in the near future

07-16
49:22

Ep # 145: NOAA’s new climate normals are changing what we call “average.”

FOX 12 Meteorologist Katie Zuniga and Camila Orti just dropped a new episode! We’re recapping the recent weather, looking ahead to what’s next, sharing your photos, and talking about how NOAA’s new climate normals are changing what we call “average.” Give it a listen!

07-11
36:10

Ep. 144: Perfect temps, Post Malone, & heat ahead

Mark and Camila discuss our July Fourth forecast and climate history, what's ahead, plus highlights from the AMS weather conference. Is that Post Malone?

07-03
45:13

Ep. 143: Space weather, heat domes, early summer snow

Jim Todd from OMSI joined us to talk about all things summer solstice, we attempted a check-in with Mark at AMS, and— we got viewer photos of snow on the first day of summer! Plus, we’re breaking down the term of the week: Heat Dome. 

06-27
32:16

Ep. 142: First Significant Rain of June!

🎙️ New FOX 12 Weather Podcast 142! We’re recapping June so far, looking ahead to the rest of the month, and explaining the official definition of a sunrise and sunset. Plus, your viewer photos/videos and why mixing potential can make or break a forecast! 

06-20
41:33

Ep. 141: Why no Heat Index for PNW?

Mark and Camila recap our short heat wave, why we don't often talk about "heat index" around here and take a look ahead. Plus a Payton cameo on a special full moon!

06-12
30:34

Ep. 140: Heat wave ahead! But is it "onshore" or "offshore"?

Mark and Camila dive into the model data for the first (small) heat wave of the summer. There's talk of another big pattern change next week, don't yawn during the drought monitor, and seriously where are the peanut butter cookies?

06-06
43:33

FOX 12 Weather Podcast - Episode 139

Keep your arms and legs inside at all times - Payton and Camila discuss the high temperature rollercoaster we're on, with the promise of more "normal" weather next week. Plus, fire season is here and we've got your summer outlook.

05-30
27:37

FOX 12 Weather Podcast - Episode 138

She’s running solo today, but meteorologist Katie Zuniga covers a lot of ground!  May so far, holiday weekend forecast, a cool explanation of those glowing rings around the sun, and some great viewer photos

05-23
26:04

FOX 12 Weather Podcast - Episode 137

Mark and Camila discuss the cooler, rainier weather (yes, this is real spring!) and what's trending around Memorial Day. Plus, surplus of 500mb charts and a timely term of the week!

05-16
38:38

FOX 12 Weather Podcast - Episode 136

Payton and Camila chat about the unusually warm and dry weather we've had, what to expect for Mother's Day weekend (Hint: first rain of the month!), and why we love the smell of rain so much. 

05-09
24:14

FOX 12 Weather Podcast - Episode 135

It's the warmest weather of spring so far. We're covering the record-dry spring weather plus what changes are ahead. Quick check on snowpack and reservoirs rounds out this May Day episode

05-02
39:36

FOX 12 Weather Podcast - Episode 134

Is that... new font? Episode 134 highlights the big change in the FOX 12 Weather Center, plus a walk down graphics memory lane. Also, what's coming up heading into early May!

04-25
43:08

FOX 12 Weather Podcast Episode 133

Mark, Katie and Camila discuss April so far and what's ahead- which certainly won't be snow, but it CAN happen. Plus the "micromoon" and silly technical difficulties.

04-17
31:31

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