Several of you have asked me about my viewpoint on global warming and climate change. This podcast will outline my thoughts on this important subject and give you a bit of history and perspective.

A Wet Weekend Ahead and Why the New York Smoke Had Little to Do With Climate Change

Jun 14th, 2023 13m 51s

This week the weather will be near normal and relatively dry, but that changes radically over the weekend, as a strong Pacific low center moves in and sticks around in our area. I will briefly describe this situation before turning to a detail

Where do you get the best weather forecasts? And a cool weak ahead.

Apr 17th, 2023 10m 57s

This podcast answers the question: where can you get the best weather forecast? Your smartphone?, from the National Weather Service website?, from your local TV weathercasters? or what? The answer may surprise you. And I also talk about th

Why is freezing at 32°F? And a snowy mountain forecast for this weekend.

Mar 31st, 2023 8m 27s

This podcast answers an interesting question: why is freezing at 32°F? Why not 50 or 0? And I talk about a return of moisture to the Northwest, with heavy snow expected in the mountains.

The end of La Nina and an El Nino Winter Ahead

Mar 19th, 2023 7m 42s

This podcast talks about the recent termination of a 3-year La Nina and the near certainty of El Nino conditions ahead. The weather implications of the change are discussed as well.

Are cold waves increasing over the Northwest? And a transition to meteorological spring ahead.

Mar 8th, 2023 10m 37s

Several blog readers have asked whether global warming is increasing West Coast cold waves. The answer is no, and in this podcast I explain why. Plus, I talk about an encouraging forecast for more normal conditions in our region.

How long are weather forecasts skillful?

Mar 1st, 2023 9m 19s

This podcast answers the question: how long are weather predictions skillful? The answer may surprise you....

Wind, Cold, and Snow Ahead. Plus a Primer of Northwest Gaps

Feb 20th, 2023 11m 41s

This podcast tells the story of a cold, windy, snowy week ahead. And I provide the basics on the mountain gaps of the region and their influence on our weather.

A Deep Dive into the Upcoming Snow Event over Western Washington and Oregon

Feb 13th, 2023 8m 33s

We are in the tail end of the lowland snow season west of the Cascade crest. But tomorrow and Tuesday some lowlands locations will see some snowflakes. This podcast does a deep dive into the event, explaining the complex meteorology that will

Plenty of rain and mountain snow this week. Plus, the two types of Northwest precipitation.

Feb 6th, 2023 10m 14s

A series of weather systems will come through this week. I will provide the details. Major enhancements in mountain snowpack are expected. And there is the potential for much colder weather in about a week. In the second half of the podcast

Why Does High Pressure Produce Low Clouds in the Northwest?, Plus the Latest Forecast

Jan 29th, 2023 10m 45s

Several folks have asked my why high pressure produces low clouds in our region....this podcast explains why. Plus, a chilly, but sunny forecast.

Atmospheric Pressure, King Tides, and the Potential for Cold Air and Snow Next Weekend

Jan 22nd, 2023 11m 29s

In the second part of the podcast, I give you a primer on atmospheric pressure, with particular attention to the impact on water levels and the potential for King Tides. I also provide the forecast: not much action this week, but the potentia

The Big Dry is Coming and The Truth about the Pacific Data Void

Jan 15th, 2023 11m 40s

After a few more days of showers, a big ridge will develop over the eastern Pacific, bring dry conditions and sun to the entire West Coast. After providing the forecast, I take on the claims of Pacific weather data voids and describe the abili

The Origin and Prediction of Atmospheric Rivers. Plus, the Weather Forecast for the Week Ahead

Jan 7th, 2023 13m 26s

This week I will take on the topic of atmospheric rivers-- the weather features that are now inundating California. And I provide the latest forecast for the next week.....not very exciting for the Northwest but threatening for California.

Where are the coldest and warmest areas of the Pacific Northwest during the winter?

Dec 30th, 2022 7m 17s

With not much weather action for the next five days in Washington and Oregon, I skip the forecast today and talk about the mildest and coldest places in the Northwest during winter. Have a good new year!

The Story on Northwest Freezing Rain Events and a Major Shift in Our Weather

Dec 23rd, 2022 9m 30s

This podcast describes the nature of Northwest freezing rain events and describes the major shift to warm/wet weather this week.

Cold, High Pressure, and the Potential for Lowland Snow

Dec 16th, 2022 11m 9s

This podcast will talk about cold and very high pressure moving south out of Canada. Will record high pressure be observed in our region? And a detailed forecast for the cold and snow of the upcoming week.

Why Don't Clouds Fall Out of the Sky? And a Cool, Dry Pattern After This Weekend

Dec 9th, 2022 9m 37s

Clouds way millions of pounds but stay in the sky. I explain why. And I provide an interesting forecast for a wet start to the weekend, followed by very dry conditions.

Why is the air so dry? And the latest snow forecast for this weekend.

Dec 2nd, 2022 10m 14s

Why is the air so dry inside these days? I will explain why. And I will give an updated forecast regarding the potential for snow over our region.

The Thanksgiving Forecast and the Winter Weather of the Columbia Basin

Nov 18th, 2022 8m 4s

This podcast starts with the forecast for the next week, with a very favorable forecast for Thanksgiving Day. I then turn to talk about the winter weather of the Columbia Basin, describing the "cold pool" that develops in its lower elevations

An Unusually Dry Period Ahead

Nov 11th, 2022 6m

La Nina conditions, with high pressure along the coast, will bring dry conditions to the Northwest for 7-9 days.

The Wet/Cold Forecast Ahead and the Local Challenges of Northwest Snow Prediction

Nov 4th, 2022 13m 35s

I start with the forecast, with everything from heavy rain, strong winds, and snow, and then describe the challenges of predicting snow in our region.

A cool and potentially snowy period ahead

Oct 29th, 2022 5m 42s

My podcast talks about some active weather ahead, with cooler than normal temperatures this week...and the potential for a major snow-producer in the mountains starting next Sunday! Even the lowlands might see some flakes!