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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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00:13:42

My Take on Climate Change, and a Cool, Showery Period...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/04/15

I have been asked many times about my view on climate change, so I thought it might be useful to summarize my thoughts in this podcast. And I also discuss the latest forecast, with showery, cooler than normal weather continuing.

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00:11:37

The Secrets of Spring Weather in the Northwest, and a...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/04/08

This podcast will give you an introduction to spring weather over the Northwest. And I will discuss the amazing weather roller coaster we are on, with 70s on Thursday, but heavy snow in the mountains and even some lowland snowflakes Sunday morning. Plus, a powerful storm on Sunday night!

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00:09:25

How far into the future can we predict the weather?...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/03/25

Weather forecast skill has gotten much better during the past thirty years and in this podcast, I will tell you why this has happened and roughly how far into the future you can have confidence in the predictions. Plus, the weekend forecast!

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00:11:03

Are TV Weathercasters Really Meteorologists? And a...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/03/18

I am often asked: are the weather folks on TV real meteorologists? How good are their forecasts? My podcast will answer such questions and more. And I will provide the forecast for a soggy weekend ahead, with a front moving through Saturday morning and an atmospheric river pushing into the region late Sunday and Monday.

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00:08:57

The Big Blow Along the Oregon Coast, Heavy Rain over...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/03/11

A strong low-pressure center will cross the northern Oregon coast on Sunday morning, with powerful winds to the south. But it will be hardly windy in nearby Washington State. Why? I will explain in this podcast and talk about the huge differences in winds for different sections of Pacific cyclones.And then there is precipitation. Monday will bring an atmospheric river, with heavy rain and snow in our mountains. Details in the podcast.

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00:11:07

Where Can You Get The Most Skillful Weather...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/03/04

There are so many sources of weather predictions today. Who has the most skill? Why do they have the most skill? What is the best weather app for your smartphone? All will be revealed in this podcast. And I will also provide a very sunny weather forecast for this weekend... so be prepared to enjoy some outdoor activity.

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00:09:12

Major Weather Change Ahead, And Why Do Low...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/02/25

During the past weeks, the Northwest has been locked in a cold, dry pattern--that will change on Saturday as warm/wet weather returns. I will describe this change in the podcast and will discuss an interesting subtlety of our cold weather: the often large air temperatures variations throughout the Puget Sound region. Why do they occur? You find out in this podcast.

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00:08:49

Late February Cold and Snow

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/02/18

This podcast will provide a detailed discussion of the upcoming cold and snow event over the Northwest. The mountains will be hit hard with as much as 1-2 feet and some of you in western Washington may see snowflakes if you are located in just the right place.....northern Seattle and Snohomish County in the Puget Sound convergence zone.

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00:09:41

The New All-Time Temperature Record for Washington...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/02/11

This week, a highly skilled meteorological jury finished their deliberations: Washington State has a new ALL-TIME maximum temperature record of 120F observed at Hanford on June 29th, 2021. This podcast will describe how they made the determination and why that location was favored for such extreme warmth. And I will provide the forecast for the next week, with a very favorable prediction for Saturday, and rain returning on Monday.

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00:09:33

Freezing Rain and This Week's Dry Forecast

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/02/05

The big weather story today is the freezing rain that is hitting the eastern U.S. How and why does freezing rain occur? Where the are freezing rain "hotspots" of the Pacific Northwest? All will be revealed in my podcast. And I will provide the forecast, which is particularly dry this time of the year.

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00:11:06

The Truth about Weather Proverbs and Sayings. Plus,...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/01/28

Since ancient times, mankind has developed and applied weather proverbs and sayings, from Red Sky at Night, to Clear Moon Frost Soon. In my podcast I will describe a few of these ancient weather proverbs and analyze them with modern meteorological knowledge. Their skill may surprise you! And I will also give the forecast for the weekend and next week, which includes the return of precipitation on Sunday.

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00:11:16

The Double-Edged Sword of High Pressure. And the...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/01/21

This weekend will be dominated by high pressure over the Northwest. But such high pressure can produce both cool/foggy conditions and brilliant sum and warmth. This podcast tells you why and provides the high-pressure forecast for the weekend and beyond.

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00:06:58

The Dry Period Ahead. Why is Mid-January Drying...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/01/14

The forecast for this weekend should be a relief to everyone--mostly dry for most of Washington and Oregon. In fact, a trend to drier conditions is quite typical for the last half of January, and this podcast will tell you why. Some super dry conditions are expected for the end of next week....so get prepared for outdoor fun.

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00:10:16

Snow, Flooding, Freezing Rain and More. The Forecast...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2022/01/07

During the past week we have been hit by rain, snow, and freezing rain. Strong warm fronts and cold fronts. Flooding and record-breaking snow. I will talk about our recent weather and provide the weekend forecast. And I will also tell you how the atmospheric temperature structure controls the type of precipitation we receive at the surface.

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00:08:54

Warming Conditions with Potential Snow. Plus, The...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2021/12/31

This podcast describes the warming situation this weekend and the potential for snow from Monday morning to Tuesday. And I examine the causes of the terrible wildfire disaster in Colorado

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00:10:48

La Nina is Starting to Influence Our Weather, Plus a...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2021/12/17

We are at the time that La Nina starts influencing the weather of our region....and this podcast provides the details. Interestingly, La Nina may well have influenced the Kentucky tornado outbreak of last week as well. But before I discuss La Nina, I review the forecast, including LOTS of snow in the mountains, and the potential for lowland snow over Northwest Washington.

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00:11:58

How can we make climate predictions when we can’t...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2021/12/10

I am often asked: How can we predict the climate in fifty to 100 years when we can’t provide skillful weather forecasts more than a week or two into the future? This podcast will tell you why. And I will also tell you about the amazing amounts of snow that will fall in the Northwest mountains during the next week. Get ready for winter fun!

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00:13:45

The Upcoming Snow Event and the Meteorological...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2021/12/03

A major weather change will occur over the next few days, with cooling temperatures, large snowfalls in the mountains, and even some snow reaching the western lowlands. I will tell you what is in store. And in the second segment, I will describe the meteorological trick that allows the nearly improbable to happen: lowland snow in western Washington.

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00:11:47

Roadway Icing Threat and the Latest (Dry) Forecast

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2021/11/19

My podcast today talks about the biggest meteorological threat faced by Northwest residents....roadway icing. Sometimes called "black ice." And I start with the latest forecast, which projects a dry weekend ahead, but more rain during Thanksgiving week and turkey day.

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00:11:44

The Origin of Northwest Flooding and a Very Wet...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2021/11/12

The source of nearly all billion-dollar disasters in the Northwest is flooding. This podcast will provide you with the essential story about Northwest flooding, with origins from atmospheric rivers to melting snow. And a look forward to the impacts of global warming The podcast also provides the latest weekend forecast, which includes everything from heavy rain from atmospheric rivers to a powerful front on Monday.

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