Weather with Cliff Mass

This podcast describes the warm weather ahead and tell you about the inner workings of Northwest heatwaves.

Yellowstone Park and its vicinity experienced record-breaking flooding last week and this podcast will tell you why it happened.  And I also provide the weekend forecast and a look into next week.  We will start with showers and then "enjoy" a bad case of June gloom.

Why do planes sometimes bounce around in the air?  What are the causes of the turbulence you experience while flying?  In this podcast, I will explain the several causes of these sometimes unpleasant motions.

It is clear to anyone living here for long that thunderstorms and convective showers prefer the high terrain of our region.  Why?  I will answer the question in this podcast.  And I will give you the soggy forecast, with a month's worth of rain, falling during one week!

This weekend is going to be a mixed bag weatherwise, with both rain and sun.   I will tell you when and where you can escape the murk.   How ofter is Memorial Day weekend sunny and warm in western Washington?  What is the long-term trend in the weekend's weather?   All will be revealed in the second part of my podcast!

This podcast starts with the forecast, which promises sunny, warm weather over the lowlands of both sides of the Cascades.  Showers in the mountains, though.  And then I take on the hype and exaggeration regarding eastern Washington drought, describing the favorable conditions for water supplies in that region.

There are variations in temperatures near the surface and just underground that are both interesting and valuable to know about....in fact, a little knowledge can save your life.  I will explain in my podcast.  And then there is the forecast, which projects a continuation of our dismal spring weather.  Against my will, I give you the details.

It is looking likely that an unusual triple-dip La Nina is in store:  three La Nina years in row.  I will explain about this phenomenon and discuss the implications.  I will also talk about the weekend forecast and the outlook for the next week.    Spoiler:  you won't need your sunglasses. 

Knowing the difference between surface air temperature, found on your smartphone or reported on TV, and the temperatures of the ground can save your life.   I will explain in the podcast.  I also supply the weekend forecast, with lots of rain, but with one day that will be dry and relatively warm.

I am often asked why the Northwest has so little lightning.....so I thought I would answer the question in this podcast.  And, of course, I provide the latest forecast...which is quite favorable for this weekend...so get ready for outdoor fun.