The North Sound suffered a 'bomb cyclone' a year ago. What is a bomb cyclone? This Podcast describes what this event is, what it caused last year, and how to prepare for the next big wind storm.
This Podcast answers that question and includes some recent significant King Tide events that have caused property damage in the Puget Sound region. Time to get prepared before the next King Tide.
The answer is described in this Podcast, helping more clearly define what is a 100-year flood.....a threat each season.
This term is being mis-used quite a bit these days. This podcast describes what a real atmospheric river - aka - pineapple express is and what it can produce including flooding and possible landslides, all that can be prepared for in advance.
In standard time, sunsets are now before 5 PM marking the start of the 'big dark'. This month is also known as the wettest and most flood prone month of the year. Learn why that is the case and will progress be made on the year's rain deficit by listening.
Yes, it is that time of year again, the change from Daylight Time to Standard Time. This podcast addresses why that is still the case, and serves as a reminder to change those emergency notification device batteries as well.
Does it always rain on Halloween? This Podcast answers this question and also offers what this year's Halloween weather looks like - will it be a haunting evening for those scary creatures roaming neighborhoods?
More North Sound citizen scientists are wanted to report daily rain, hail and snow from their backyards. This Podcast describes how weather enthusiasts can join CoCoRaHS - the Community, Collaborative, Rain, Hail and Snow network and provide daily rainfall reports, particularly as a holiday gift idea.
Want to know what this coming winter's weather season may look like and how to prepare in advance? Listen to this Podcast for the latest information.
The annual Great Shakeout earthquake drill is on Oct 16th. Have you registered? This Podcast describes the drill, how fun it is, and how you can register in advance.
What would happen if this grand-daddy of all non-tropical wind storms struck today? Listen to what happened in 1962 and what could happen if another similar monster wind storm hit the region again in this Podcast.
Does it feel like fall? The mountains are expected to get their first dose of snow this weekend. This Podcast addresses why that is anticipated, how much and where it will fall, along with what is forecast for the lowlands. Listen for the ending.
Temperature inversions become more prevalent during the fall and winter seasons, and so does fog. Learn more about temperature inversions and fog in this Podcast.
It has been a dry year thus far. Finally, a change in the dry weather pattern has happened and rain has arrived. This Podcast discusses the current rain deficit and can the change in the overall weather pattern make a difference.
This podcast addresses why tree leaves change color this time of year, plus when they will change, and where to view them.
This podcast describes the details behind the fall equinox. With fall and winter stormy weather ahead, how to prepare in advance is also offered.
Many are asking this question given how dry it is. This podcast reviews how dry the region is, the heightened wildfire situation, and addresses the question - when will it really rain.
This month is National Preparedness Month, the opportunity to get better prepared for the coming fall and winter storm season. This podcast describes what kind of stormy weather occurs during the fall and winter storm seasons, plus where you can obtain helpful information to get ready for the upcoming storm season.
This podcast addresses the question - is summer weather over? Listen for the details and learn whether summer weather may or may not return before fall arrives.
Sept 1st marks the start of meteorological fall. But doesn't summer run for another three weeks? Learn the difference by listening to this Podcast.