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Weather with Cliff Mass

Atmospheric scientist Cliff Mass provides a weekly weather forecast for the Pacific Northwest, details current and future weather topics, and discusses related topics. Podcast is released every Friday at 9am. Support this podcast and ensure it remains ad-free on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/cliffmass

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00:10:45

Why Does High Pressure Produce Low Clouds in the...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2023/01/29

Several folks have asked my why high pressure produces low clouds in our region....this podcast explains why. Plus, a chilly, but sunny forecast.

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00:11:29

Atmospheric Pressure, King Tides, and the Potential...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2023/01/22

In the second part of the podcast, I give you a primer on atmospheric pressure, with particular attention to the impact on water levels and the potential for King Tides. I also provide the forecast: not much action this week, but the potential for FAR colder air over the weekend. Yes, even that four-letter word, snow, for some locations.

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00:11:40

The Big Dry is Coming and The Truth about the Pacific...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2023/01/15

After a few more days of showers, a big ridge will develop over the eastern Pacific, bring dry conditions and sun to the entire West Coast. After providing the forecast, I take on the claims of Pacific weather data voids and describe the ability of meteorologists to monitor the weather everywhere in three dimensions.

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00:13:26

The Origin and Prediction of Atmospheric Rivers....

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2023/01/07

This week I will take on the topic of atmospheric rivers-- the weather features that are now inundating California. And I provide the latest forecast for the next week.....not very exciting for the Northwest but threatening for California.

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00:07:17

Where are the coldest and warmest areas of the...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/12/30

With not much weather action for the next five days in Washington and Oregon, I skip the forecast today and talk about the mildest and coldest places in the Northwest during winter. Have a good new year!

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00:09:30

The Story on Northwest Freezing Rain Events and a...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/12/23

This podcast describes the nature of Northwest freezing rain events and describes the major shift to warm/wet weather this week.

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00:11:09

Cold, High Pressure, and the Potential for Lowland Snow

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/12/16

This podcast will talk about cold and very high pressure moving south out of Canada. Will record high pressure be observed in our region? And a detailed forecast for the cold and snow of the upcoming week.

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00:09:37

Why Don't Clouds Fall Out of the Sky? And a Cool, Dry...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/12/09

Clouds way millions of pounds but stay in the sky. I explain why. And I provide an interesting forecast for a wet start to the weekend, followed by very dry conditions.

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00:10:14

Why is the air so dry? And the latest snow forecast...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/12/02

Why is the air so dry inside these days? I will explain why. And I will give an updated forecast regarding the potential for snow over our region.

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00:08:04

The Thanksgiving Forecast and the Winter Weather of...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/11/18

This podcast starts with the forecast for the next week, with a very favorable forecast for Thanksgiving Day. I then turn to talk about the winter weather of the Columbia Basin, describing the "cold pool" that develops in its lower elevations, bringing low clouds and icy conditions.

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00:06:00

An Unusually Dry Period Ahead

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/11/11

La Nina conditions, with high pressure along the coast, will bring dry conditions to the Northwest for 7-9 days.

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00:13:35

The Wet/Cold Forecast Ahead and the Local Challenges...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/11/04

I start with the forecast, with everything from heavy rain, strong winds, and snow, and then describe the challenges of predicting snow in our region.

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00:05:42

A cool and potentially snowy period ahead

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/10/29

My podcast talks about some active weather ahead, with cooler than normal temperatures this week...and the potential for a major snow-producer in the mountains starting next Sunday! Even the lowlands might see some flakes!

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00:12:08

Was Global Warming Behind the Recent Smoky Period in...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/10/21

Will global warming increase the chances of westside wildfires in the Northwest? Was climate change behind the recent fires and smoke west of the Cascade crest? I provide the answer in this podcast.

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00:11:29

How far in time can we forecast the weather? And a...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/10/14

When will the autumn rain return to the Northwest? I will tell you in this podcast. And I will take on the related issue: how far in time can meteorologists predict the weather? How has that changed over the past decades?

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00:08:39

No Rain in Sight and Autumn Fog

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/10/07

Amazingly, the latest forecast models indicate no rain for the next 10 days. I will tell you the story about that. And in the second half of the podcast, will tell you why we are in the middle of fog season and why smoke can enhance fog formation.

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00:11:23

How Have Hurricane Forecasts Changed? And a Warm. Dry...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/09/30

Hurricane Ian is in the news and this podcast describes how hurricane forecast skill has changed over the year and why. And I also provide an amazingly warm, dry forecast for the new week.

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00:11:08

The Perfect SmokeStorm and A Perfect Weekend Ahead

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/09/23

How could a small, dying fire in the Cascades result in some of the worst air pollution in recent Seattle history. I will explain how. And also provide you with a very promising forecast for the weekend.

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00:12:09

The History of Wildfires over the Northwest and A...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/09/16

My podcast will start with a very favorable weather forecast for our region--perfect temperatures, little smoke, and no rain. The bulk of the podcast will discuss the history of wildfires over the region, noting that summer smoke is our normal condition.

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00:10:51

Smoke Forecast Over Western Washington, Wildfire...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/09/09

This podcast takes on Northwest smoke. I explain how it is highly three-dimensional and why smoke can be visible aloft but never make it to the surface. I also give you the latest forecast, with warm/smoky conditions on Saturday followed by substantial improvement and cooling on Sunday.

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