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Welcome to The Weather Lounge: A podcast by WeatherWorks. Join our meteorologists every month as as we unravel the mysteries of the atmosphere, bringing you fun and thought provoking stories of how it shapes our very lives, sometimes in ways you’ve never imagined! We’ll also have great guests on to engage with us, so sit back, relax, and come join us in the Lounge!

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#129
Wednesday · 48 min
From the Archives - Teleconnections: An Alphabet Soup
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 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 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, check us out on Social Media! Twitter/X Facebook LinkedIn YouTube
#128
September 16 · 47 min
The Weather Behind Fall Foliage w/ The Foliage Report
Did you know that the green color you see on trees is not the actual natural color? And what makes fall foliage truly pop? Kyle Cotner from The Foliage Report joins us in the lounge again to answer these questions and what leaf peepers need to know for the upcoming season. Check out the The Foliage Report here 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, check us out on Social Media! Twitter (X) Facebook LinkedIn YouTube
#127
September 3 · 33 min
Wrapping Up Summer Into Labor Day
The unofficial end to summer is upon us this weekend, and what a summer it has been. Lots of heat, humidity, and several instances of severe and flooding events. But what does the holiday weekend look like? We break it all down on a new episode of The Weather Lounge. Check out WeatherWorks by visiting: weatherworksinc.com Want to know more about our parent company, AEM? Visit: aem.eco Also, check us out on Social Media! Twitter (X) Facebook LinkedIn YouTube
#126
July 8 · 1 hr 6 min
Weather and The Cruise Industry
We've got a special episode coming your way this week. Broadcaster and Maritime Chief Meteorologist, James Van Fleet, joins us in the Weather Lounge to talk all about weather's importance to the Cruise industry, why it's important to have a meteorologist on ships, and what he has done with his latest venture: My Cruising Weather. More information on My Cruising Weather: mycruisingweather.com Check out WeatherWorks by visiting: weatherworksinc.com Want to know more about our parent company, AEM? Visit: aem.eco Also, check us out on Social Media! Twitter (X) Facebook LinkedIn YouTube
#125
June 17 · 28 min
El Niño and The Summer Outlook
The World Cup is here across North America, it's finally getting hotter out, and a Super El Nino is possibly on the way...should we be worried about extreme weather over the next few months? WeatherWorks Long Range expert, Meteorologist Kyle Leahy sits down with us in the lounge to discuss the upcoming summer season and what we can expect. Watch AEM's Summer Outlook Here For more information about WeatherWorks, visit: weatherworksinc.com Learn about AEM, visit: aem.eco Certified Snowfall Totals Past Weather Reports Also, check us out on Social Media! Twitter (X) Facebook LinkedIn YouTube
#124
June 3 · 43 min
El Niño and The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
We hear El Nino is coming, and it could even be a SUPER Nino. But what does that mean? AEM's Atlantic Tropical Outlook was released recently, and we take a bit of a dive into what the forecast is calling for and what you should be most concerned about on an all new episode. Watch AEM's Tropical Atlantic Hurricane Outlook Here For more information about WeatherWorks, visit: weatherworksinc.com Certified Snowfall Totals Past Weather Reports Also, check us out on Social Media! Twitter (X) Facebook LinkedIn YouTube
#123
April 15 · 46 min
Recapping The Winter Season
We're back from a brief hiatus and after a pretty hectic winter season for the Midwest and Northeast US. Even parts of the south got in on some winter "fun" this year. Jen, Brad and Mike are in the lounge this week to discuss the past winter season in an all new episode. For more information about WeatherWorks, visit: weatherworksinc.com Certified Snowfall Totals Past Weather Reports Also, check us out on Social Media! Twitter (X) Facebook LinkedIn YouTube
#122
January 15 · 41 min
The Winter Pattern & Weather Hype
We're nearing the mid-point of winter here in the US, and it's been the active start with many snow events across the country, including the Midwest and Northeast. But with snowstorms, comes the thing us meteorologists fear the most: Hype. And, it just won't stop on social media! On this episode, we talk about how the winter has gone so far and chat a bit about the dangers of weather hype, along with some talk about the potential coastal storm for January 18th... For more information about WeatherWorks, visit: weatherworksinc.com Certified Snowfall Totals Past Weather Reports Also, check us out on Social Media! Twitter (X) Facebook LinkedIn YouTube
#120
Dec 3, 2025 · 42 min
Mysteries of the Polar Vortex w/Judah Cohen
Winter’s fast approaching, and the buzzwords are back : Bomb Cyclones, Atmospheric Rivers, and yes, the #PolarVortex. Add in talk of Stratospheric Warming Events now? It' no wonder everyone’s always asking about the winter. How do these things really affect our winter? We have special guest Dr. Judah Cohen in the Weather Lounge to help explain this mystery surrounding the Polar Vortex. Learn more about Judah's Research here: http://www.judahcohen.org/ For more information about WeatherWorks, visit: weatherworksinc.com Certified Snowfall Totals Past Weather Reports Also, check us out on Social Media! Twitter (X) Facebook LinkedIn YouTube
#121
Nov 19, 2025 · 40 min
Pattern Signals for the 2025-26 Winter Season
PNA, NAO, QBO, ENSO: The Alphabet soup of what long range meteorologists refer to as "teleconnections". But how do they affect winter seasons, specifically the upcoming one for the Northeast and Midwest US? We have all the details on an all new episode of The Weather Lounge. 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, check us out on Social Media! Twitter (X) Facebook LinkedIn YouTube
#119
Oct 15, 2025 · 59 min
The Weather Gods Curse the Gettysburg Campaign
If you love weather and history, then you're going to love this episode. Penn State Meteorology Professor Dr. Jon Nese and Gettysburg Battlefield Guide Jeff Harding, are authors of a brand new book: "The Weather Gods Curse the Gettysburg Campaign". While the battle has been recorded, analyzed, and studied beyond belief, you'll find some interesting discoveries that were made about the weather during the Campaign. You can find "The Weather Gods Curse the Gettysburg Campaign" at most major retailers, or here 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, check us out on Social Media! Twitter (X) Facebook LinkedIn YouTube
#118
Sep 25, 2025 · 37 min
Hurricane Season Update - September 2025
Hurricane Season has been relatively quiet from not just the number of storms, but also impacts to the United States. As we head into October, will that change, or will we continue to see weak systems and "fish" storms prevail? Tropical Expert, Steve Copertino joins us in the lounge with more info. 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, check us out on Social Media! Twitter (X) Facebook LinkedIn YouTube
#117
Sep 10, 2025 · 42 min
Fall Foliage Forecast with The Leaf Daddy Himself
Brace yourselves...Leaf Peepers are coming. We're weeks away from the first day of Fall, and the leaves are already starting to show some signs of change across the northern parts of the US. Back again in the Lounge is our friend over at The Foliage Report, Kyle Cotner, to talk all about foliage 101 and give us his exclusive outlook for the upcoming season. Check out the The Foliage Report here 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, check us out on Social Media! Twitter (X) Facebook LinkedIn YouTube
#116
Jul 17, 2025 · 46 min
Understanding the CoCoRaHS Network
Weather Observations go back hundreds of years. so it's no surprise they continue to be value sources of info for forecasters. On today's episode, we speak with Noah Newman from CoCoRaHS: a collaborative community of volunteer weather observers! More info about CoCoRaHS here: https://www.cocorahs.org/ 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, check us out on Social Media! Twitter (X) Facebook LinkedIn YouTube
#115
Jul 3, 2025 · 33 min
Heat Waves and the 4th of July
Summer is in full force, with heat waves, storms, and even some early tropical development. What will we be looking out for across the Northeastern US through week's end, and how is the 4th of July Holiday weekend looking? We answer that in today's Weather Talk 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 Snowfall Totals Past Weather Reports Also, check us out on Social Media! Twitter (X) Facebook LinkedIn YouTube
#114
Jun 20, 2025 · 36 min
Tropical Season Discussions
The 2025 Hurricane Season is well underway, and despite things remaining quiet across the Atlantic, we're expecting things to ramp up heading deeper into the summer. But will it be as memorable and active as last year, or are we finally getting a break? 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, check us out on Social Media! Twitter (X) Facebook LinkedIn YouTube
#113
May 22, 2025 · 36 min
Spring Surprises and Memorial Day Weather
Spring has been a roller-coaster of weather, from cold and some snow in early April to summer like heat and severe storms. And will it continue to be rainy for the holiday weekend? We talk all about it on an all new episode of The Weather Lounge. 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, check us out on Social Media! Twitter (X) Facebook LinkedIn YouTube
#112
Apr 1, 2025 · 43 min
Weather Turns to Tricks on April Fool's Day
Ah yes, April 1st. A day to play pranks on your friends. But does Mother Nature fool around? While we want to think so, many real weather events occurred on this day that were in fact, very real! We talk about the most memorable weather events and facts on this silly holiday in the Lounge. 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, check us out on Social Media! Twitter (X) Facebook LinkedIn YouTube
#111
Feb 27, 2025 · 29 min
Winter's Last Breath Before Spring?
March is right around the corner, so that means winter is almost over right?! Well, we break down what's coming up next, as well as recap how winter has panned out over the past few months in an all new 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 Snowfall Totals Past Weather Reports Also, check us out on Social Media! Twitter (X) Facebook LinkedIn YouTube
#110
Jan 15, 2025 · 44 min
Answering Your Winter Weather Questions
"Why can it rain below 32 degrees?" "Are Snowflakes all alike?" "What in the world is brine?" We answer these and more of your winter weather questions on an all new episode of The Weather Lounge. 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, check us out on Social Media! Twitter (X) Facebook LinkedIn YouTube

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