Summer is over, and Fall is here. And with one season closer to Winter, one may ask: When will it start to snow? If you're in colder climates and very high elevation regions, chances are you have seen snow as early as August or September. But what about for major cities like NYC, Chicago or Washington D.C? Well, we answer those questions and more on this week's episode. Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast. If you want to get in contact with us, you can reach us ...
Sep 27, 2023•48 min•Ep. 85
The NAO, PNA, MJO, etc. You've probably heard of these buzzwords thrown around on social media, and especially if you're someone who follows the weather closely. These are what we refer to as "teleconnections" and they basically drive our patterns over a span of months. In this episode, we bring WeatherWorks Long Range expert, Kyle Leahy, to talk all about how we use teleconnections and why they're so important. Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast. If you want t...
Sep 13, 2023•48 min•Ep. 84
It's getting to be that time of year again! We're just weeks away from the start of the fall season, and mere months from the winter solstice; Perfect time to be thinking about snow! That's at least, depending on where you are in the US. The WeatherWorks Long Range Team has been working hard these last few weeks, and we're proud to present our early thought for the upcoming season. Supplemental Video Webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YKaeBGe9fY Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a co...
Aug 30, 2023•53 min•Ep. 83
How many songs do you know that reference some form of weather? Whether (see what we did there?) it's the song title or just one lyric, artists have referenced meteorological phenomenon forever. And we're here to discuss just a handful of them. We even brought in a guest who knows a thing or two about music. Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast. If you want to get in contact with us, you can reach us at weatherlounge@weatherworksinc.com For more information about...
Aug 16, 2023•56 min•Ep. 82
There's no doubt about it: El Niño is here! But what does that mean for the rest of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, and the weather pattern going forward? We brought in our resident Tropical Expert Steve Copertino to explain it all in this week's episode. Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast. If you want to get in contact with us, you can reach us at weatherlounge@weatherworksinc.com For more information about WeatherWorks, visit: weatherworksinc.com Certified Sno...
Aug 02, 2023•42 min•Ep. 81
Why is it hard to hire seasonal snow shovelers during the winter season? If you're a professional in the snow & ice industry, this episode is for you! Our special guest today is Carlos Del Pozo, co-founder of Team Engine: a hiring platform that helps companies build and retain their workforce. He'll be talking all about the ins and ours of how to better prepare your hiring decisions for the upcoming winter season in this episode! Learn all about Team Engine here: https://www.teamengine.io/ T...
Jul 19, 2023•48 min•Ep. 80
It's no question how valuable the weather community is on social media. Whether you're a degreed meteorologist or just a "weather weenie", having a group of people who share a similar niche passion is something else. In this episode, we're joined with one of the founders of the weather forum "33 & Rain", Steve Copertino, to talk all about how weather communities evolved and how important the are to the field of meteorology. Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcas...
Jul 05, 2023•48 min•Ep. 79
We did a similar episode earlier this year, discussing records during the winter season. And now that we are officially into the summer season here in the Northern Hemisphere, we decided to crack into some of the biggest summer weather records. Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast. If you want to get in contact with us, you can reach us at weatherlounge@weatherworksinc.com For more information about WeatherWorks, visit: weatherworksinc.com Certified Snowfall Tota...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 78
We've got the latest scoop on the upcoming summer season here in the United States. From droughts to heatwaves, we'll have it all. And with a developing El Nino, how will that affect this years Hurricane Season? Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast. If you want to get in contact with us, you can reach us at weatherlounge@weatherworksinc.com For more information about WeatherWorks, visit: weatherworksinc.com Certified Snowfall Totals Past Weather Reports Also, che...
Jun 07, 2023•43 min•Ep. 77
We've got a return guest on the podcast this week. With the 26th Annual SIMA Snow & Ice Symposium coming up in June, we decided to call a buddy of ours to talk all about it. His name is Martin Tirado and he is the current CEO of the Snow & Ice Management Association. More information on this year's SIMA Snow & Ice Symposium Here Don't forget to check out WeatherWorks at the show: Snack and Chat Lunch: June 14th 11:45am - 1:00pm Trade Show Booth #724: June 14th - 16th Thanks for liste...
May 24, 2023•46 min•Ep. 76
We've got another re-release of an episode we recorded back in 2021, talking all about the shift in weather threats as we head into the Spring and Summer months. On this episode, we invited Rob Reale, the Director of Meteorological Services at WeatherWorks, to talk all about it. Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast. If you want to get in contact with us, you can reach us at weatherlounge@weatherworksinc.com For more information about WeatherWorks, visit: weatherw...
May 10, 2023•59 min•Ep. 75
According to the dictionary, the term "forensic" denotes the application of scientific methods, techniques, and knowledge to solving legal problems and crimes. But, how does meteorology come into play? In this revisit of an older podcast episode, The forensic experts of WeatherWorks sits down with us in the Lounge to talk about the role of forensic meteorologists. In the second half of the episode, we'll also be doing a mock trial, showing you how forensic meteorology plays a role in court cases...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 74
Baseball season is finally here! And while the weather plays a crucial role in how a game is played, it also has implications to those with fantasy leagues. Who better to discuss this than someone who knows a think or two about fantasy sports! We have former Baltimore Orioles Minor League baseball player and host of the Off Script with Rip podcast, Ryan Ripken in the lounge this week. Check out Ryan's Podcast here Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast. If you want...
Apr 12, 2023•56 min•Ep. 73
This is going to be a special episode this week. We were recently invited by the Carolina Weather Group to do a crossover episode with a bunch of other weather podcasts (including Weather Brains and Storm Front Freaks) for National Weather Podcast Month! We had a great time talking to all the other creators and hope you enjoy this episode. Check out some of these other great podcasts: Weather Brains Carolina Weather Group Girls Who Chase Chaser Chat Storm Front Freaks The Joe & Joe Weather S...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 72
With the likes of movies such as Twister and Into the Storm, comes a fresh new take on the storm chasing experience. Supercell, directed by Herbert James "Jamie" Winterstern, dives into the story of a young man named William Brody, son of the legendary storm chaser; Bill Brody, as he seeks answers about his father's legacy. In this episode of The Weather Lounge, we're joined by none other than the director and screenwriter himself, Jamie Winterstern, to talk all about his brand new movie. Superc...
Mar 17, 2023•48 min•Ep. 71
Mild winter's are tough, especially if you own a snow removal business. But is it all doom and gloom, or are there ways you can take advantage of the below average snowfall? Well, we decided to find out in this episode by talking to Tom Canete. He is the owner and CEO of Canete Snow Management, who gave us some good insight about how his company is staying profitable. Check out more about Tom's businesses here: https://canete.com/index.html Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and ra...
Feb 22, 2023•51 min•Ep. 70
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow last week, and that means: 6 more weeks of winter. Right? Well, our WeatherWorks Long Range team has said from the beginning that this stretch from February to March was going to be a tough for a snowy pattern. Will we see a continued lackluster winter for the Northeast US, or is there still hope? We'll try to answer that in this episode. Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast. If you want to get in contact with us, you can reach us...
Feb 08, 2023•35 min•Ep. 69
On this episode of The Weather Lounge, Mike and Brad are joined with a special guest to help tackle the most interesting weather records that have been set over the years. Some may surprise you! Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast. If you want to get in contact with us, you can reach us at weatherlounge@weatherworksinc.com Also, follow us on Social Media! Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 68
We've got a great episode this week. The CEO of CrewTracker Software (and our sponsor), John Paganini, stopped by the Lounge for a chit chat about snow & ice. He was named one of Cleveland Business' 2022 Notable Executives in Technology and has had a career in Information sciences and health systems for almost 45 years. He sat down with us to talk all about his company and how he's paving the way to bring technological advancements into the Snow & Ice Industry. More information on CrewTr...
Dec 28, 2022•43 min•Ep. 67
Over 80 inches of snow. That sounds like a lot, because it is. But Orchard Park, NY managed to accumulate that much in just a few days. To put things into perspective: The average snowfall New York City sees in a year is roughly 27".....that's only in ONE YEAR! They also managed to get 66" of snow in 24 hours: which is a state record! On this episode of The Weather Lounge, we brought on a long standing client of ours who witnessed this historic Lake Effect event first hand. His name is Jake Shiv...
Dec 14, 2022•44 min•Ep. 66
On this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing the great Philadelphia icon: Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz. He's been a meteorologist for 50 years, 42 of those in front of a TV camera. Glenn just recently retired after serving 27 years at NBC10 in Philadelphia and is a part of the Philadelphia Broadcast Hall of Fame. More info on Glenn's Publications: https://www.sunburypress.com/collections/glenn-schwartz Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast. If you want to ge...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 63
The winter season is approaching. We've already had places see their first snow of the year, but what can we expect heading into the new year? Join us as senior meteorologists Ken Elliott and Mike Mihalik use their 30 years of combined forecast experience to do a deep dive on this year's outlook. From the busiest periods to the concern for mixed events, they break down all the details. Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast. If you want to get in contact with us, y...
Nov 16, 2022•57 min•Ep. 65
It's our popular podcast series where we talk about...you guessed it....weather terms! With just under two months left until the winter season, we decided to revisit some of our weather terms from previous episodes and talk a little more on the matter. Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the podcast. If you want to get in contact with us, you can reach us at weatherlounge@weatherworksinc.com Also, follow us on Social Media! Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 64
October 29th, 2012: One of the most iconic and destructive Hurricanes makes landfall in NJ. We're talking about Hurricane Sandy. Also known as "Superstorm" Sandy, this Category 1 post tropical cyclone brought hundreds of millions of dollars in damage and over 200 fatalities. On this special episode, we brought back our President and CEO, Frank Lombardo, to talk about everything that led up to that memorable day in weather history. Thanks for listening! Be sure to leave a comment and rate the pod...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 62
If you're a space nut, this one's for you! We've got the ridiculously smart and talented astronomer, Derrick Pitts in today's episode. He is the chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA and has been working there for over 40 years! Derrick has been a NASA Solar System Ambassador since 2009 and serves as the "Astrobiology Ambassador" for the NASA/MIRS/UNCF Special Program Corporation’s Astrobiology Partnership Program. Learn more about Derick Pitt's achievements here: https:...
Oct 05, 2022•52 min•Ep. 61
Calling all American Ninja Warrior fans: We've got the one, the only, the weatherman on this exciting episode! Joe Moravsky has certainly the impressive resume, with over 10 appearances on the show, taking the Last Ninja Standing twice, and managing the Stamford CT Ninja Academy! He's also a passionate meteorologist. Learn more about Joe: https://joemoravsky.com/ Stamford, CT Ninja Academy: https://stamfordninja.com/...
Sep 21, 2022•52 min•Ep. 60
This is part two of our special interview with the Hurricane Hunter, Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Rickert. Make sure you listen to Part 1 before you give this episode a listen, as we pick up right where we left off! This episode of The Weather Lounge is brought to you by CrewTracker Software Want to contact us with a future episode idea? Email: weatherlounge@weatherworksinc.com Also, follow us on Social Media! Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube...
Sep 07, 2022•34 min•Ep. 58
We're excited for this one! With the peak of Hurricane Season nearby, we decided to get an expert opinion from a guy who does the opposite of what they tell you to do when a Hurricane is coming! He is Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Rickert of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron. Yes, that's right: Ryan is a Hurricane Hunter! This episode of The Weather Lounge is brought to you by CrewTracker Software Want to contact us with a future episode idea? Email: weatherlounge@weatherworksinc.com Also, foll...
Aug 31, 2022•39 min•Ep. 57
How many times have you been stuck at the airport after your flight was delayed due to weather? We've all be there, and yes it's frustrating. Understand though that these delays are not in vein! Lots of procedures must be followed when a pilot decides to fly into inclement weather to keep passengers safe. On this episode of the Weather Lounge, we brought a guest on to talk about how weather forecasts play an important role in the world of Aviation! This episode of The Weather Lounge is brought t...
Aug 24, 2022•59 min•Ep. 55
Weather has been an important aspect in strategic military planning for hundreds of years, so we wanted to get an expert on the subject. Who better than to talk to someone who knows a thing or two about the military! We sat down with Lieutenant Colonel Brian Jenson, who has been on multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and is now a Joint Fires Instructor at the Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas! This episode of The Weather Lounge is brought to you by CrewTracker Software Want to contact us wi...
Aug 10, 2022•52 min•Ep. 54
