
North Sound Weather Minute
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.
Fall is a Prime Time for Temperature Inversions - What Are They?
Oct 02, 2026 Website
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.
Question - What is the Difference Between Partly Cloudy and Partly Sunny
Sep 30, 2026 Website
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.
What is Radiational Cooling?
Sep 27, 2026 Website
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.
How Are Fall Tree Leaf Colors Created?
Sep 23, 2026 Website
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.
The Fall Equinox - What Does It Mean?
Sep 21, 2026 Website
This podcast describes what the fall equinox is and what it means, plus more.
Strengthening El Nino and the Winter Weather Outlook
Sep 17, 2026 Website
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.
Summer Weather Returns
Sep 13, 2026 Website
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.
Are You Ready? Sept is National Preparedness Month
Sep 07, 2026 Website
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.
Listener Question - Labor Day Weekend Weather
Sep 03, 2026 Website
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.
Meteorological Fall Begins
Aug 31, 2026 Website
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.
