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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The First Heat Wave of 2024 - Steps to Offer Relief
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The first heat of the year has arrived. This Podcast reviews what steps can be taken to help offer relief from the heat including avoiding drownings and wildfires.
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This Podcast answers that question, offers the forecast for this year's Independence Day, along with fireworks safety.
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2021 Heat Dome Revisited - Could It Happen Again?
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This Podcast revisits the historic 'heat dome' the North Sound and Pacific Northwest endured in late June 2021. Could it happen again? Find out by listening.
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Why Isn't the First Day of Summer Also the Warmest Day?
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This phenomenon is experienced worldwide and this Podcast answers that question.
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Listener Question - What Is The Marine Layer?
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A listener asked what is the marine layer? This Podcast answers that question including how it dissipates, revealing sunshine.
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Safety Tips As Warmer Drier Weather Finally Arrives
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It's finally arrived - a long-awaited stretch of warmer drier weather. But we are not used to this summerlike weather. This Podcast offers how warm it will get and how to better protect yourself heading into summer.
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Comedian George Carlin made a joke about this topic, yet there are solid reasons why weather measurements are primarily made at airports. Listen to learn why that is the case.
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This Season's Hurricane Outlook - Is It Important To You?
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The hurricane season outlook was just released. The North Sound does not get hurricanes, but you may have relatives and friends, or plan to visit hurricane prone areas this summer and fall. Listen to learn what the outlook offered, why, and what is needed to better prepare.
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Does It Always Rain on Memorial Day Weekend?
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This Podcast answers that question and the answer may surprise you!
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The Day Mt St Helens Erupted - I Was On Duty
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May 18th is the anniversary of the eruption of Mt St Helens. I was on duty that morning. This Podcast recalls my experience and the actions taken, including a unique phone/radio call from a pilot at the mountain when it blew. You've got to hear this!
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Warm Weather and Cold Water - A Drowning Mix
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This Podcast addresses the issue of emerging warmer weather and cold area waterways that can lead to cold water shock related drownings. Steps to take leading into National Safe Boating Week can help save lives while still enjoying the water are shared.
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This Podcast describes why the weather will turn sunny, dry and much warmer heading into Mother's Day Weekend. In addition given the time of year, what precautions to take when outdoors.
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Listener Question - Can Tornadoes Occur Here?
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Several listeners asked if tornadoes can occur in the North Sound. This Podcast answers that question and includes what to do if a thunderstorm with a tornado approaches.
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What is that thing over Mt. Rainier? Is it a UFO or a cloud? Learn what is really happening here plus its history by listening to this Podcast.
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A new seasonal outlook was just released. What does it have in store for the North Sound through this summer? This Podcast answers that question.
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Peak Season for the Puget Sound Convergence Zone
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You've heard the term. What is the Puget Sound Convergence Zone? And now it is prime time for this weather phenomenon. Learn all about the convergence zone by listening here.
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This time of year is the peak of the rainbow season. Learn how rainbows are created and how you can share your rainbow photos by listening to this Podcast.
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Monday is the Partial Solar Eclipse for the North Sound
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This Podcast describes what a partial solar eclipse is, when it will occur, will the weather cooperate to see it, and what special eye wear is needed.
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This Podcast addresses the question many North Sound gardeners are asking - when is the threat of frost gone and I can plant seasonals in my yard? Listen here for the answers.
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No April Fools! Time to Remove Studded Tires
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In Washington State, March 31st is the deadline to remove studded tires off vehicles. Learn why that is the case and what fine is possible if caught with studded tires starting April 1st.
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The Latest Spring and Summer Weather Outlook
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This Podcast addresses the latest seasonal weather outlook for the North Sound for the rest of this spring and through summer. It also addresses the chance for another Heat Dome like we had in late June 2021.
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America's Deadliest Landslide - 10 Years Later
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The Oso/SR 530 landslide occurred 10 years ago. This Podcast honors those who lost their lives, and reviews what happened on that tragic day. A new memorial will also be dedicated, commemorating those who died 10 years ago.
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The Spring Equinox is upon us. What weather is anticipated for the rest of March as well as spring and summer, and what may be the impacts? This Podcast addresses those questions.
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Early Spring-like Weather This Weekend - Are You Ready?
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The spring equinox is still days away, but this weekend's weather is going to feel spring-like. If you are an allergy sufferer, or have had no sun exposure since last fall, are you ready? Listen to learn the details about how warm it will get and how to prepare.
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This Podcast addresses how the mountain snowpack is doing and can it catch up to average by the usual peak of the season - April 1st, plus the key impacts if the snowpack fails to reach average.
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Spring Ahead and Change Your Weather Radio and Smoke Detector Batteries This Weekend
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Daylight Time returns this weekend. This Podcast addresses the health impacts and serves as a reminder to change batteries in weather radios and smoke detectors to help save lives.
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Listener Question - When Do We Get a Regular Winter Instead of El Nino or La Nina
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This Podcast addresses this listener question. Listen to learn the answer.
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The Nation's Worst Avalanche Disaster Remembered
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On March 1st, 1910, the nation's deadliest avalanche occurred near Stevens Pass, Washington. This Podcast reviews the weather that led up to that disaster and highlights avalanche awareness and safety before heading to the backcountry.
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Around March 1st is usually the start of the North Sound's primary thunderstorm season. Learn here why that is the case and what steps to take to avoid becoming a victim of lightning.
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Big Weather Change This Weekend - Much Colder
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A big change in recent weather is expected this weekend. Listen to learn the details that also involves snow.
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When Is The Best Time For An Outdoor Wedding?
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Following Valentine's Day, I get this question all too often. This Podcast describes when is the best time period to arrange an outdoor wedding or other outdoor activities.
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This Podcast describes a commonly used cold season weather term in Western Washington and the North Sound - sunbreak, and where did the term originated.
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These two terms seem to get interchanged all too often. This Podcast explains the difference between rain and showers. Ready to win that trivia game??
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Feb 5th is National Weatherperson's Day. This Podcast describes honoring the birth of weather in America, and honors all those in the weather community who help serve the emergency management community, the public, and more, in helping Americans be safe.
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Groundhog Day is February 2nd. Annual celebrations regarding Punxsutawney Phil popping out of his burrow have been going on for many, many years. Learn what started these celebrations and the folklore weather forecast way back then by listening to this Podcast.
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This Podcast highlights the historic coldest day ever recorded in the North Sound region. Learn the details by listening and comparing with the recent cold snap.
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The question of climate versus weather still arises. This Podcast helps explain the difference between climate and weather.
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Listener Question - The Polar Vortex Explained
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A listener asked why did the North Sound get such sub-freezing weather? The Polar Vortex was deeply involved and this Podcast addresses what is the Polar Vortex and its impacts.
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Warming Up This Week With a Possible Wintry Mix
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Transitioning from sub-freezing air to warmer air often results in a messy situation. This Podcast addresses what wintry mix is possible during the warm up this week, plus what is expected in the mountains.
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Cold modified arctic air has spread into the North Sound for the coldest weather of the season thus far. This Podcast describes how much snow fell including the mountains, what to expect thru the holiday weekend, and when will it warm up.
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The chance for lowland snow in the North Sound in the coming days is rising. Listen here for all the details and then get ready for the coldest weather of the season thus.
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Active Winter Weather This Week Including the Possibility of Lowland Snow
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Winter arrives with gusto this week. Learn what is in store both in the mountains and in the lowlands including much colder conditions late this week with the possibility of some snow.
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Finally, Mountain Snow, But Also the Lowlands??
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Long-awaited mountain snow is coming, but will it also occur in the North Sound lowlands. This Podcast explains what is expected to unfold during the next week.
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A Look Back at the Significant Weather of 2023
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This Podcast reviews what significant weather happened during 2023 in the North Sound.
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This Podcast addresses what a temperature inversion is, how it forms, and the impacts including thick fog.
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Want To Track Santa Around the World on Christmas Eve?
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Yes, you can learn where Santa is as he makes his way around the globe on Christmas Eve. Learn how by listening to this Podcast.
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The Winter Solstice is upon us, but what does it mean and what is its history? This Podcast addresses those questions.
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Will There Be a White Christmas for the North Sound?
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This Podcast addresses the question of whether there will be a White Christmas this year and how often it has occurred.
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Looking Back - the Hanukkah Eve Wind Storm and Getting Ready for the Next Storm
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The Hanukkah Eve Wind Storm of 2006 struck Western Washington 17 years ago. This Podcast takes a look back at the storm and how everyone can get ready for the next big storm.
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This Podcast addresses the myth that mountain snow melt drives river flooding. In the wake of the recent atmospheric river, evidence shows whether this myth is busted.
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