There has been a lot of talk about heat waves this week, and I wanted to provide some heat-wave 101 in this podcast.  Have we been breaking more high-temperature records during the past decades?  The answer may surprise you!  And I provide the weekend forecast, which promises dry conditions and temperatures increasing into the lower 80s during the next few days.

This podcast will start with the forecast, with a wet Sunday and Tuesday ahead.   We may even have record-breaking humid air on Sunday.  And in the second half, I will tell you about the cause:  a moist atmospheric river that will bring water vapor, precipitation, and perhaps even thunderstorms to the region.

What is the most important summer weather feature of the Pacific Northwest?  It is not thunderstorms like the rest of the country!  Instead, our big weather issue is the onshore or marine push.  You will learn about it in my podcast.   I will also provide the latest forecast, which includes the passage of some moderate cold fronts with rain over the weekend.  Finally, there will be a special zoom session for this podcast's Patreon supporters tomorrow June 5 at 10 AM.  I will talk about weather satellite imagery and how you can use it.  And answer any of your weather questions.

What is the key technology behind weather prediction?   How can computer "models" predict the weather days in advance?  You will learn about this in my podcast today.   And I will provide the Memorial Day weekend forecast, which portends lots of sun and warming temperatures.  Look forward to highs reaching 80F in western Washington early next week, and over 100F in portions of eastern Washington.

This podcast will continue the story of weather prediction, described the evolution of weather prediction from folk wisdom to the use of the telegraphy for distributing real-time weather observations.  And our story continues through World War I and the discovery of how major weather systems evolve.   It is a fascinating tale.  And this podcast starts with this weekend's weather forecast, including a sunny Saturday and a cloudy Sunday.

Weather prediction is one of the great achievements of our species.  What is its history?  How did it develop?  Today's podcast will begin to tell you the story.  And I will provide the latest forecasts for our region, including an extraordinarily warm and dry weekend, but with a major shift to clouds and showers next week.

A signature aspect of Northwest weather is the occurrence of showers and sun breaks during the spring.  Why does this happen now?  You will learn the details during the podcast.  And I will also provide the Mother's Day weekend forecast.  Looks good for Sunday and even better early in the week.

Many ask:   how far into the future can we predict the weather?   The answer is found in this podcast, and it is more nuanced than some might expect.  And I will also provide the weekend forecast.... one that is encouraging for Sunday!

The weather is about to shift in a major way, from warm/dry conditions to cool and wet, and I will give you the details in this podcast.  I will also answer a frequent question:  what is weather radar and how can you use it to stay dry?   Weather radar can change your life....but a little knowledge will help.

What meteorological conditions lead to heatwaves in western Washington and Oregon?  This podcast will reveal the details!  And I will provide the forecast for this weekend, where high temperatures west of the Cascade crest will rise to 20 degrees above normal.  So get a cool drink, find your sunglasses, and listen in.