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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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00:08:27

Monsoon Moisture and Pacific Northwest

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2024/08/05

There has been a lot of talk recently about monsoon moisture influencing the Northwest. You thought that monsoons only influence India? You will learn the truth in this podcast!

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00:06:17

Meteorological Summer Starts Next Week

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2024/06/30

I will provide the forecast, which includes the start of meteorological summer!

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00:08:22

Rain without Clouds, the Upcoming Cooling, and...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2024/06/21

The radar shows offshore rain, but it is not raining. This podcast explains why. I also give the forecast, with cooling and some showers possible. And I talk about strong winds on the eastern slopes of the Cascades..

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00:08:13

Showers, Warm Up, and Eastside Winds

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2024/06/15

My podcast will discuss the origins of our current cool/showery weather and tell you why such cool weather in the west produces strong winds over the eastern slopes of the Cascades.

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00:06:31

A Beautiful Saturday Before June Gloom Returns

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2024/06/08

It's a phrase that puts a shiver down the spine of all Northwesterners: June Gloom. And it's coming. But first we have a delightful Friday and a warm (but not too warm) Saturday. In this podcast, I describe the forecast and why we get June gloom every year.

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00:07:44

The Heavy Rain Event and the Potential for Thunderstorms

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2024/06/02

My podcast will review the heavy rain event predicted for Sunday through Tuesday and then turn to a warm stretch expected from the middle to end of next week. But then is a surprise: the potential for thunderstorms next weekend in eastern Washington and Oregon, the Cascades, and maybe a few boomers drifting into western Wasington.

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00:08:25

Memorial Day Weekend Weather Plus Western Washington...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2024/05/25

In this podcast I talk about the weather forecast for this weekend and beyond, and then discuss the validity of predictions of increased chances of western Washington wildfires.

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00:11:24

The Latest Forecast Plus How Far into the Future Can...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2024/05/18

In this podcast, provide the weekend and weekly forecast and describe the cool/soggy pattern we are in. And in the second segment, I describe the limits on weather prediction technology: how far into the future can we forecast and why it has gotten so much better.

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00:05:52

Forecast and Aurora (Updated)

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2024/05/11

I provide the weekend forecast and talk about the major aurora expected tonight.

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00:04:40

Forecast and Aurora

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2024/05/11

I will provide the latest weekend forecast and tell you about the major aurora that should be visible tonight

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00:16:28

My Views on Global Warming and Climate Change

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2023/09/05

Several of you have asked me about my viewpoint on global warming and climate change. This podcast will outline my thoughts on this important subject and give you a bit of history and perspective.

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00:13:51

A Wet Weekend Ahead and Why the New York Smoke Had...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2023/06/14

This week the weather will be near normal and relatively dry, but that changes radically over the weekend, as a strong Pacific low center moves in and sticks around in our area. I will briefly describe this situation before turning to a detailed analysis of the major smoke event that hit the East Coast, including an explanation of why global warming was only a minor player.

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00:10:57

Where do you get the best weather forecasts? And a...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2023/04/17

This podcast answers the question: where can you get the best weather forecast? Your smartphone?, from the National Weather Service website?, from your local TV weathercasters? or what? The answer may surprise you. And I also talk about the cool weak ahead.

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00:08:27

Why is freezing at 32°F? And a snowy mountain...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2023/03/31

This podcast answers an interesting question: why is freezing at 32°F? Why not 50 or 0? And I talk about a return of moisture to the Northwest, with heavy snow expected in the mountains.

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00:07:42

The end of La Nina and an El Nino Winter Ahead

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2023/03/19

This podcast talks about the recent termination of a 3-year La Nina and the near certainty of El Nino conditions ahead. The weather implications of the change are discussed as well.

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00:10:37

Are cold waves increasing over the Northwest? And a...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2023/03/08

Several blog readers have asked whether global warming is increasing West Coast cold waves. The answer is no, and in this podcast I explain why. Plus, I talk about an encouraging forecast for more normal conditions in our region.

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00:09:19

How long are weather forecasts skillful?

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2023/03/01

This podcast answers the question: how long are weather predictions skillful? The answer may surprise you....

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00:11:41

Wind, Cold, and Snow Ahead. Plus a Primer of...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2023/02/20

This podcast tells the story of a cold, windy, snowy week ahead. And I provide the basics on the mountain gaps of the region and their influence on our weather.

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00:08:33

A Deep Dive into the Upcoming Snow Event over Western...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2023/02/13

We are in the tail end of the lowland snow season west of the Cascade crest. But tomorrow and Tuesday some lowlands locations will see some snowflakes. This podcast does a deep dive into the event, explaining the complex meteorology that will occur over the next few days.

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00:10:14

Plenty of rain and mountain snow this week. Plus, the...

Weather with Cliff Mass ·

2023/02/06

A series of weather systems will come through this week. I will provide the details. Major enhancements in mountain snowpack are expected. And there is the potential for much colder weather in about a week. In the second half of the podcast I describe the two types of rain we get in our region and tell you why.

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