Podcast · Tech & Science
by North Sound Meteorologist Ted Buehner · English · Tech & Science
Western Washington's North Sound Meteorologist Ted Buehner offers Puget Sound region weather information beyond the forecast and addresses listener questions in each Weather Minute Podcast.
13 Oct 2026 · 2 minNew
The annual global Great Shakeout Drill is set for Thursday, Oct 15th, at 1015 AM Pacific Time and that includes those in the North Sound. This is a fun yet exercise drill, and everyone can participate. Listen for all the details plus how to join the over 1.5 million in Washington that have already registered.
11 Oct 2026 · 2 min
64 years ago, the nation's strongest non-tropical wind storm struck the Pacific Northwest. This podcast reviews what happened and what would the impacts be if another similar storm hit today. Readiness tips are included.
2 Oct 2026 · 2 min
The fall season involves longer nights and shorter days. Under clear skies, temperature inversions can form. This podcast explains what they are and what the impacts can be for the North Sound.
30 Sep 2026 · 1 min
This podcast explains what the difference between partly cloudy and partly sunny, as well as all other cloud covers offered in daily weather forecasts. Then this information can be shared in trivia contests.
27 Sep 2026 · 2 min
Fall is the season when radiational cooling is more pronounced. But what is radiational cooling? This podcast explains what it is plus how temperatures can cool even after sunrise.
23 Sep 2026 · 1 min
This podcast addresses how tree leaves turn color as the fall season arrives. In addition, where and when are the best times to view the brilliant colors.
21 Sep 2026 · 2 min
This podcast describes what the fall equinox is and what it means, plus more.
17 Sep 2026 · 2 min
The latest seasonal weather outlook was just released and the strengthening El Nino is playing a big role. Learn what is expected this fall and winter, what the impacts may be, and how you can better prepare.
13 Sep 2026 · 1 min
After a soggy fall-like weekend, summer weather is set to return this week. This podcast highlights the resumption of sunshine and warmer temperatures as the week progresses, plus a look ahead beyond the fall equinox on Sept 22nd.
7 Sep 2026 · 2 min
September is National Preparedness Month. During the fall and winter seasons, the North Sound can suffer heavy rainfall, strong wind storms, and snow and ice. Are you ready? This podcast offers the history of hazardous winter season weather and how to be prepared for this fall and winter.
3 Sep 2026 · 1 min
A listener asked whether Labor Day weekend always has lousy weather. This podcast reviews the holiday weekend weather so far this century and the answers may be surprising. This weekend's weather forecast is also shared.
1 Sep 2026 · 2 min
Sept 1st marks the start of Meteorological Fall. This podcast highlights what the difference is from astronomical fall and how fall-like weather is set to begin during the week.
28 Aug 2026 · 2 min
11 years ago, the strongest summer wind storm ever recorded in the North Sound occurred. Learn what happened and what the impacts were by listening to this podcast.
26 Aug 2026 · 2 min
A change in the warm dry weather pattern is getting underway. Learn if this change will result in long awaited meaningful rain in the near future by listening to this podcast.
23 Aug 2026 · 2 min
The latest seasonal weather outlook was recently released. This podcast highlights the ongoing and strengthening El Nino, what it means, what the impacts will likely be, and how you can get ready.
15 Aug 2026 · 2 min
Wildfire smoke is bound to return to the North Sound this season. This Podcast offers what you can do to help reduce the impact from wildfire smoke.
13 Aug 2026 · 2 min
This Podcast highlights the results from the just released 2026 State of the Climate Report. Listen for all the details involving our warming planet, both on land and at sea.
9 Aug 2026 · 2 min
This podcast describes Earth's rotation thru the Perseids, when is the best time to view the most popular meteor event, and the history behind the name - Perseids - quite the love story.
4 Aug 2026 · 2 min
August has arrived and the month is also called the Dog Days of Summer. The weather this week feels like Dog Days and this podcast reviews where this historical phrase originated.
3 Aug 2026 · 2 min
The Blue Angels did not fly at Seafair on Saturday. This Podcast clearly explains why that happened. They did perform their air show on Seafair Sunday.
30 Jul 2026 · 2 min
The ability to see and understand climate information is back! Climate.US is now available, offering a climate dashboard of all kinds of historical data, expert blogs, news stories, classroom materials and more. Listen for all the details on this podcast.
27 Jul 2026 · 2 min
In the North Sound, the original all-time record high temperature at Everett was 17 years ago. The Podcast reviews what happened, why this year is more moderate thus far, and what lies ahead for the rest of this summer.
20 Jul 2026 · 2 min
A weather pattern change will result in a big warm up by midweek this week before another change cools things down. Listen for what actions to take to stay cool and safe during this period of unseasonably warm weather.
17 Jul 2026 · 2 min
This Podcast describes what the latest seasonal weather outlook offers for the North Sound, for the rest of this summer and its impacts, plus into this winter. Steps to take to help avoid wildfire starts are also offered.
12 Jul 2026 · 2 min
Conditions are dry across the region and no rain is in sight. Eastern Washington has already had Red Flag Warnings. Listeners have asked what is that? This Podcast explains this fire weather alert term plus more.
6 Jul 2026 · 2 min
July is here. It is also the warmest and driest time of the year. This Podcast offers some tips for relief from summer heat and how to help avoid wildfire starts.
2 Jul 2026 · 2 min
This Podcast looks back at weather on the Fourth so far this century, offers the forecast for this holiday weekend, and offers safety measures when using fireworks.
28 Jun 2026 · 1 min
The recent warm dry weather plus the limited mountain winter snowpack has local authorities putting outdoor burn bans in place. This Podcast describes the situation, plus the weather outlook for the Fourth of July, and how to avoid fire starts.
24 Jun 2026 · 2 min
This Podcast reflects back on the historic 2021 Heat Dome. Could it happen again? Listen for the answer.
20 Jun 2026 · 2 min
The latest seasonal weather outlook was just released. This Podcast offers what the outlook revealed for this summer, plus what the impacts are likely to be including limited water supplies and a growing wildfire threat. Also, actions to take now are offered.
Western Washington's North Sound Meteorologist Ted Buehner offers Puget Sound region weather information beyond the forecast and addresses listener questions in each Weather Minute Podcast.
North Sound Weather Minute is a English tech & science podcast from North Sound Meteorologist Ted Buehner. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.
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