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Weather With Cliff Mass
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University of Washington Professor of Atmospheric Sciences and renowned Seattle weather prognosticator/personality Cliff Mass has joined KNKX’s roster of commentators. "Weather with Cliff Mass," our five-minute feature hosted by KNKX's environment reporter Bellamy Pailthorp, airs every Friday at 9 a.m. following "BirdNote," and repeats twice on Friday afternoons during All Things Considered.
How extreme heat in Eastern Washington can cause cooler temperatures in the west
The first week of August is generally the hottest time of the year in Washington. This year, people in the Puget Sound region already have experienced...
Is that a ferry boat in the sky? How summer mirages play tricks on your eyes
This story originally aired Aug. 23, 2019. Most people have had that classic summer experience of driving along a warm road and seeing a shimmering pa...
Clear skies and warm temps offer perfect viewing of Comet Neowise
It’s that most wonderful time of the year in the Pacific Northwest, when we get to enjoy clear skies, warm yet comfortable temperatures and 9 PM sunse...
'Big experiment' this July 4th shows personal fireworks are the main cause of air pollution
People in the Pacific Northwest sometimes jokingly call the sixth month here "Juneuary," because of the persistently gloomy weather we often face in J...
Lack of high-flying community fireworks may spare region’s air quality on July 4
July 4 is upon us. Normally, that means our air quality takes a big hit. It's an issue that KNKX weather expert Cliff Mass often talks about. Mass has...
British Columbia’s wet, cold spring bodes well for Washington this year
The curse of the wet weekend is making another appearance as June comes to an end. The month sometimes referred to as "Juneuary" in the Pacific Northw...
‘Curse of the wet weekends’ has had a strong hold on our region. What's behind it?
If you feel like you’re being punished by the weather for staying indoors during the workweek, you’re not alone. Lots of people in Western Washington ...
Forecasting skill fades after two weeks. So how can scientists predict future climate?
We’re in for another cool, wet weekend. Rain and rain showers dominate the forecast through Monday night. High temperatures won’t get past the mid-60s...
A gloomy start to June — but mellow compared to last weekend’s powerful thunderstorms
Gray skies, rain showers and possible thunderstorms are in the forecast again. It’s a pretty typical for this time of year in the Pacific Northwest, w...