The current mid-January dry spell is not helping the already below average mountain snowpack. This Podcast describes what is driving the dry weather and when will it break.

The results from the 2025 NOAA Global Temperature and Precipitation Analysis reflect an ongoing warming trend. The numbers are startling. Listen for all the details including the impacts.

The first avalanche of the season unfortunately recently occurred. This Podcast explains how avalanches can occur and offers resources to help those in the backcountry to avoid avalanche hazard areas when needed.

The mountain snowpack has been catching up after a lousy start to the season. This Podcast provides an update on where the snowpack is now and what lies ahead in the coming week or so.

This Podcast answers several recent listener questions regarding whether it will snow soon. Listen for the details including perhaps a similar situation in 2025.

This Podcast is a poetic look back at the North Sound's 2025 weather in review. Enjoy!

On Boxing Day 2004, the devastating Sumatra earthquake and tsunami struck. This Podcast reviews what happened, reminds us the North Sound is in earthquake country, and what steps can be taken when that no notice shaker occurs.

What are the odds of a White Christmas in the North Sound? This Podcast offers those odds, some recent White Christmas' examples, and could it happen again this year.

It does not look like a White Christmas is in store, but a much cooler weather pattern with snow in the mountains is anticipated. Learn the details plus why this weather pattern is in place by listening.

This Podcast describes what is the winter solstice, when does it occur this season, and the global history of the solstice.