March launches the primary thunderstorm season in the North Sound and the rest of Western Washington. This Podcast describes why that is the case, highlights another time of year for more thunderstorms, and what steps you can take to avoid being struck by lightning. 

March 1st, 1910 marks the deadliest avalanche in U.S. history that occurred near Stevens Pass. Listen to the Podcast to learn about this tragic event and what you can do to help avoid avalanches. 

This Podcast finishes the real story behind weather balloons including what they measure, how the data is used to assist the weather forecast process, and the history of them going back well into the 20th century. 

Weather balloons have been in the news lately. This is Part 1 of 2 on what are weather balloons, what do they do, how they operate, and what data do they collect. Part 2 of this feature will be posted soon. 

Perhaps you've heard that more cold air is heading into the North Sound later this week. This Podcast addresses when that will happen, will there be any snow, how cold it will get, and when will it warm up again. 

Following Valentine's Day, I often get asked - when should we hold an outdoor wedding in this area? I answer that question in this Podcast and congratulations!

A listener asked what are rogue waves. This Podcast describes what a rogue wave is, how they form, what they can do, and how to respond to one on a vessel. 

Feb 5th is National Weatherperson's Day. This Podcast highlights where this day originated and who are all members of America's weather team. 

Groundhog Day is February 2nd. This Podcast addresses the history behind the folklore and whether it applies to the North Sound. 

The coldest day ever recorded in over 100 years of weather records occurred on the January 31st 1950. Learn what happened that winter and how cold it got in the North Sound by listening to this Podcast.