Behind the Front

There’s just something about seeing snow in the forecast that can cause a psychological response when you see it pop up. Friend of the podcast, Dr. Josh Klapow, stops by to discuss why trying to predict the certain uncertainty associated with snow can lead to a rollercoaster of emotions for some.

This episode of Behind the Front is brought to you by Durante Home Exteriors.

Visit: https://www.durantewindows.com/ or Call: (205) 956-4110 to learn how Durante can help protect your home from the weather.

What’s the best thing to do when you’ve been working all day on tracking winter weather? You record a podcast in the middle of the night! J-P Dice and producer, Sebastian Posey, discuss forecasting snow, why everyone runs to the store to get bread & milk, and more.

Have you come across a post on Facebook or Twitter warning you of a massive snowstorm heading your way? Before you go out to stock up on bread and milk you need to know just where the message is coming from. Wes Wyatt joins J-P Dice to talk about the rise of fake weather posts and what you can do to spot a phony account.

“It takes away a little bit of your passion for weather when you see the destruction, and the hurt, and just how helpless you feel from it.”

Those of the words of Chris Smith, Chief Meteorologist at WJHG in Panama City Beach, Florida. He joins J-P Dice to discuss the lingering impacts of Hurricane Michael on the Florida Panhandle. Plus, how the storm could cause a major shift in the area’s population and the recent push by the community to upgrade Michael to a Category 5.

You may be wondering how much snow we will get this winter, but this year you should be asking how much rain instead. Wes Wyatt joins J-P Dice for the first episode of 2019 where the two discuss the mild winter ahead. Plus, why you shouldn’t worry about the “name” of winter storms, the difference in marginal and slight risks, and more.

J-P Dice looks back on some of the best moments from Behind the Front in 2018. Hear from hurricane hunters, a Tornado Alley Icon, and much more.

On Christmas Eve Santa Claus will be coming to town! For over 60 years, NORAD has been tracking Kris Kringle’s world tour, giving you the chance to follow along on his journey. In this special holiday edition of Behind the Front, J-P Dice speaks with John Cornelio, Deputy Director NORAD, and USNORTHCOM, on the technology they use to keep tabs on Father Christmas.

Baron Weather’s Chief Development Officer, Bob Dreisewerd, talks the impact severe weather can have on bridges and roads. Plus, how new technology is helping to provide better safety for users and how it allows meteorologists to pinpoint the areas of severe weather and even time of arrival.

In a winter storm, what causes ice instead of snow? What’s the difference between sleet and hail? Is J-P Dice a fan of Vanilla Ice? Find out the answers to these important topics and more as J-P takes a look at your winter weather questions.

J-P Dice answers your questions in this special listener mailbag edition of Behind the Front. What are the chances of a white Christmas this year? What is thundersnow? All that and more is answered this week.