Episodes

  • Weather Whys Podcast Episode 8 – Weather vs. Climate – What’s the Difference?

    Weather Whys Podcast Episode 8 – Weather vs. Climate – What’s the Difference?
    Jun 28 2024
    In this episode of The Weather Whys podcast, host Ed Oswald explains the often misunderstood differences between weather and climate. Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions that change frequently, while climate represents long-term patterns over decades or centuries. Ed highlights how weather impacts daily life and how climate influences long-term planning and global issues like ... Read more
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    5 mins
  • Weather Whys Podcast Episode 7: How Changes in Earth’s Orbit Affects Our Climate

    Weather Whys Podcast Episode 7: How Changes in Earth’s Orbit Affects Our Climate
    Jun 21 2024
    In this episode of the Weather Whys Podcast, host Ed Oswald delves into the fascinating topic of Milankovitch cycles—patterns in Earth’s rotation and orbit that drive long-term climate change. Learn about the Earth’s axial progression, obliquity, and eccentricity, and discover how these cycles impact seasonal contrasts, global warming, and historical climate events. Explore the intriguing ... Read more
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    6 mins
  • Weather Whys Podcast Episode 6: Best Weather Stations of 2024

    Weather Whys Podcast Episode 6: Best Weather Stations of 2024
    Jun 14 2024
    In this episode of the Weather Whys Podcast, we talk home weather stations! Host Ed Oswald from The Weather Station Experts reviews the top five home weather stations for 2024. The top five stations include the budget-friendly Ambient Weather WS-1965, the durable Davis Vantage Vue, the versatile Ambient Weather WS-5000, the high-tech Tempest Weather System, ... Read more
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    5 mins
  • Weather Whys Podcast Episode 5: Tornado Alley is Shifting East. Here’s Why That Matters.

    Weather Whys Podcast Episode 5: Tornado Alley is Shifting East. Here’s Why That Matters.
    Jun 7 2024
    Is Tornado Alley shifting east? In this episode of Weather Whys, we delve into the shifting patterns of tornado activity in the United States. We thought this episode would be especially relevant with the traditional peak of tornado season upon us. Tornado Alley has traditionally meant the Great Plains, but tornadoes are becoming more frequent ... Read more
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    4 mins
  • Weather Whys Podcast Episode 4: When is Hurricane Season Where You Live?

    Weather Whys Podcast Episode 4: When is Hurricane Season Where You Live?
    May 31 2024
    If you live near the East Coast, hurricanes are a fact of life during the summer and early fall for most. In this episode of Weather Whys, host Ed Oswald looks at the Atlantic hurricane season in detail. Where hurricanes are most likely to form shifts throughout the season, leading up to a dramatic peak ... Read more
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    5 mins
  • Weather Whys Podcast Episode 3: Auroral Musings (and a Whole Lot of Change)

    Weather Whys Podcast Episode 3: Auroral Musings (and a Whole Lot of Change)
    May 22 2024
    Well, you don’t always need a script to do a podcast as we’ve found out in this episode of the Weather Whys Podcast! Your host Ed Oswald shares a personal story about witnessing the Northern Lights after a series of powerful solar storms on May 11th. The storms caused the most stunning aurora display in ... Read more
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    7 mins
  • Weather Whys Podcast Episode 2: California is Drought Free. But For How Long?

    Weather Whys Podcast Episode 2: California is Drought Free. But For How Long?
    Jan 2 2024
    As the West Coast reels from a historic megadrought, California faces a pivotal question: Is the dry spell finally over? In this riveting episode of the Weather Whys Podcast, join host Ed Oswald as we delve into the recent meteorological phenomena that have soaked the Golden State. Unpack the science behind atmospheric rivers, the lifeblood ... Read more
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    5 mins
  • Weather Whys Podcast Episode 1: 2023 Was Crazy Weatherwise. 2024 Will Start the Same.

    Weather Whys Podcast Episode 1: 2023 Was Crazy Weatherwise. 2024 Will Start the Same.
    Dec 31 2023
    Join us on the first episode of the Weather Whys Podcast, where host Ed Oswald from The Weather Station experts, takes us through a riveting review of 2023’s extreme weather events. From record-breaking rainfall to scorching heatwaves, wildfires to flash droughts, and historic hurricanes, we delve into the forces behind these phenomena, including the impact ... Read more
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    9 mins