WeatherBrains Episode 158 is now online (February 2, 2009). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!
This week we return to the mundane world of weather. And you can be sure the word ice will appear a number of times as winter has grabbed hold of Alaska once again.
Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:
While the Post Office considers trimming back on mail delivery, our mail bag continued to get the attention of readers and the dapper Email Officer.
And next week we’re going to have a special guest – Dave Schwartz, formerly of The Weather Channel. Plus James is working on getting forecast pointers from Doug Gilliam, professor at Mississippi State University.
From The Weather Center:
WeatherBrains 101: It has certainly been a long time since the young professor has seen a display of these during his early years in Vermont. So this week it’s a look at the aurora borealis or northern lights. What are they and what causes them? Is there a southern equivalent?
TWIWH: Bill Murray takes a look at This Week in Weather History with a look at the week of February 3rd through February 10th. This was certainly a landmark week for weather historians as President Ulysses S. Grant signed into law legislation creating what we know today as the National Weather Service .
Listener Surveys: Okay, we continue to drive this topic into the ground, but we really do like to hear from you. Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to fill out the Listener Survey. The survey takes just a minute or two to complete and provides us with an opportunity to learn where you are and hear your thoughts and comments on the show. Click here to take the survey.
Web Sites from Episode 158:
Picks of the Week:
Dr. Tim Coleman – lightning strike video
Kevin Selle – National Geographic on Mt. Washington
James Spann – Digital Atmosphere
JB Elliott – weather data at stormeyes
Brian Peters – one site for aurora borealis images
Join the host for this episode, James Spann, along with JB Elliott, Kevin Selle, Dr. Tim Coleman, and Brian Peters as they bring together another fascinating netcast about the weather.
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