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2 OTT 2026 · Zmanim for Chicago 60645 (West Rogers Park) from MyZmanim.com, to the second, with 20-minute candle lighting (6:10:29 PM). A brief reflection on Shemini Atzeres and the Chicago holiday-weekend forecast from the National Weather Service. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.
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2 OTT 2026 · On January 24, 1967, Chicago hit a record 65 degrees with thunderstorms and funnel clouds. Two days later the snow began, and by the next morning 23 inches had buried the city, still Chicago's largest snowstorm on record. Tens of thousands of cars and hundreds of buses were stranded, and the city came to a stop. This episode covers the meteorology behind the Big Snow, the human toll, the long dig-out, the political fallout, and what would happen if the same storm hit today. Music: Our Names Engraved by Blue Dot Sessions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.
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2 OTT 2026 · A long-lasting October heat wave is starting in Southern California. This episode has the full NWS Los Angeles Area Forecast Discussion read word for word (issued 1:46 AM PDT Fri Oct 2, 2026), with plain-language definitions of the technical terms. Also covered: the 590 dm ridge, why no forecast office is calling it a heat dome, how this event differs from a classic Santa Ana, Hurricane Rachel and the near Rex Block, the trough that will bring cooler air to the East, thunderstorms around the edges of the ridge, snow in Alaska, and how the ridge formed in late September. Ends with the Los Angeles forecast.
Sources: NWS AFDs from LOX, SGX, PSR, TWC, VEF, GJT, RIW, PQR, BOU, EKA, AFG (api.weather.gov); WPC Extended Forecast Discussion; NHC Hurricane Rachel Discussion #21; Weather West (weatherwest.com).
Music: "Our Names Engraved" by Blue Dot Sessions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.
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2 OTT 2026 · Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.
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2 OTT 2026 · Chicago NWS Forecast: Rain, Cold Snap, Then Pleasant Fall Weather
Here's a breakdown of today's weather discussion: 00:00 - Introduction and Key Messages 01:12 - Detailed Discussion: Heavy Rain Threat 02:14 - Atmospheric Conditions Supporting Heavy Rain 03:20 - Mechanics of Efficient Heavy Rain Production 04:23 - Flood Concerns and Forecast Models 05:25 - Transition to Drier, Cooler Weather 06:30 - Weekend and Next Week Outlook 07:34 - Aviation Forecast (TAFs) 08:53 - Watches, Warnings, and Advisories #WeatherForecast #ChicagoWeather #NWS #NationalWeatherService #IllinoisWeather #IndianaWeather #RainForecast #FloodWatch #ColdFront #FallWeather #AutumnForecast #HeavyRain #UrbanHeatIsland #WeatherDiscussion #Meteorology #WeatherUpdate #ClimateChange #LakeMichigan #SmallCraftAdvisory #WeatherScience Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.
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1 OTT 2026 · West Rogers Park Zmanim, Next 24 Hours | Wednesday Evening, Sept 30, 2026 (19-20 Tishrei, Chol HaMoed Sukkos)
Chapters:
1. Tonight: sunset, tzeis and chatzos halaylah
2. Thursday morning: alos, misheyakir, sunrise
3. Latest Krias Shema and tefillah (according to the Gra)
4. Thursday afternoon: chatzos, Mincha gedola, Mincha ketana, Plag hamincha
Sea-level times calculated for West Rogers Park, Chicago (42°0'14"N, 87°42'0"W), Central Daylight Time, via Hebcal. Sof zman Shema and tefillah are according to the Gra. Tzeis is 8.5 degrees below the horizon (three small stars). Alos is 16.1 degrees. Seconds may differ between calculation methods.
#Zmanim #ChicagoZmanim #WestRogersPark #CholHaMoed #Sukkos #WeatherAcrossAmerica #WeatherWithEnthusiasm Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.
30 SET 2026 · Chicago Forecast Discussion Explained: Heavy Rain Thursday, Dry Weekend | Wednesday, Sept 30, 2026
Chapters:
1. Key messages
2. Mid-level impulses and Gulf moisture
3. Precipitable water and instability
4. Thursday's cold front and lapse rates
5. Warm-rain processes and training showers
6. Flooding, the Hydrologic Outlook and the weekend
Source: NWS Chicago/Romeoville Area Forecast Discussion issued 3:06 PM CDT, Sept 30, 2026 (key messages and discussion; aviation section not included), read word for word with plain-language definitions after each term. Definitions are based on the NWS glossary and NOAA training material.
https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=LOT&issuedby=LOT&product=AFD
Music: "Celestial Navigation" (AudioLab).
#ChicagoWeather #ForecastDiscussion #WeatherAcrossAmerica #WeatherExplained #Flooding #Illinois Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.
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30 SET 2026 · Chicago Zmanim | Wednesday, Sept 30, 2026 (19 Tishrei, Chol HaMoed Sukkos)
Chapters:
1. Dawn, misheyakir and sunrise
2. Latest Krias Shema and tefillah (according to the Gra)
3. Chatzos, Mincha gedola, Mincha ketana and Plag hamincha
4. Sunset and nightfall
Times are sea-level, calculated for West Ridge, Chicago (42°0'14"N, 87°42'0"W), Central Daylight Time, via Hebcal. Sof zman Shema and tefillah are according to the Gra. Alos is 16.1 degrees and tzais is 8.5 degrees. Times may differ by several seconds between calculation methods.
#ChicagoZmanim #Zmanim #CholHaMoed #Sukkos #WeatherAcrossAmerica Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.
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27 AGO 2026 · Weather with Enthusiasm: Extreme Heat, Tropical Storms, and Quirky Forecasts Timestamp Breakdown:
- 00:00 Introduction: Extreme Heat & Southwest Ridge
- 00:46 Tropical Systems Overview
- 01:13 Eastern Pacific Tropical Storms (Iselle, EP93, EP94)
- 01:43 Eastern Tropical Atlantic (AL96) & Caribbean Gale Warning
- 02:17 Severe Weather & Flash Flood Risks (I-95 Corridor)
- 02:51 Humorous & Unusual National Weather Service Discussions
- 03:17 NWS Glasgow, MT: "Ha Ha" Turbulence
- 03:36 NWS Elko, NV: Models "Poor Job" on Convection
- 04:21 NWS Grand Junction, CO: "Fingers Crossed" for Rain
- 04:46 NWS State College, PA: Sturgeon Moon Eclipse Trivia
- 05:14 NWS Greenville, SC: "Yearning for Fall" Heat Lament
- 05:52 NWS Pittsburgh, PA: Cinderella "Pumpkin Time" for Storms
- 06:21 NWS Cheyenne, WY: "Hot Second" for Storm Development
- 06:42 NWS Fairbanks, AK: "This One is a Mess"
- 07:02 Local Forecasts: Chicago, St. Louis, Phoenix, I-95, Alaska, San Francisco
- 07:33 Chicago Area Forecast
- 08:42 St. Louis Area Forecast
- 09:45 Phoenix, AZ: Extreme Heat Update
- 10:57 I-95 Corridor (Baltimore to NYC) Forecast
- 11:28 Alaska: Snowfall Discussion
- 11:57 San Francisco Bay Area: Fire Weather & Pattern Shift
- 12:52 Captivating Phrasing & NWS Personality
- 13:08 NWS Omaha, NE: Weather Elements as "Wingmen"
- 13:28 NWS Wilmington, NC: Stubborn Heat
- 13:46 NWS Grand Junction, CO: "Dare I Say Fall-Like"
- 13:57 NWS Aberdeen, SD: "Grain of Salt" with Models
- 14:26 NWS Grand Forks, ND: Calling Out AI Machine Learning
- 14:57 NWS Kansas City, MO: Using Violin Plots to Throw Out Bad Models
- 15:17 Local Weather Extremes & Streaks
- 15:26 San Angelo, TX: 100-Degree Streak in Jeopardy
- 15:52 Omaha, NE: Hottest Day of the Week
- 16:19 Final Lightning Round of Extremes & NWS Personality
- 16:39 Death Valley's Record Low Temperatures
- 17:15 Guam: A Foot of Rain
- 17:39 Tropical Storm Iselle Reaches Idaho (Atmospheric Connection)
- 18:13 NWS Cheyenne, WY: "Easter Eggs" and Looking Out the Window
- 18:41 NWS Fort Worth, TX: "Afflicted by the Heat"
- 19:15 NWS Los Angeles, CA: Warning Not to Get Hopes Up (Tropical Moisture)
- 19:36 NWS Newport, NC: Weather by Telephone
- 19:59 NWS Atlanta, GA: Resigned Sign-off on Summer Heat
- 20:19 NWS Houston, TX: Heat Advisory Math Equation
- 20:51 NWS El Paso, TX: Sarcasm on Monsoon Moisture
- 21:19 NWS Norman, OK: Unruly Storms
- 21:40 NWS Gray, ME: Meteorologist Doubting Computer Models
- 22:07 Extreme Weather Whiplash: 117° to 30s (SW vs. Duluth)
- 22:42 NWS Boston, MA: Forecaster's Headache - Backdoor Cold Front
- 23:14 NWS San Francisco, CA: Bizarre Humidity Microclimate
- 23:40 Closing Remarks & Evening Summary
20 Hashtags: #WeatherEnthusiasm #ExtremeHeat #TropicalStorms #NWSForecasts #FlashFlooding #MonsoonSeason #WeatherReport #ClimateChange #Meteorology #RecordHeat #StormChasing #WeatherGeek #AtmosphericScience #Forecasting #SummerWeather #WeatherUpdates #HeatDome #Thunderstorms #PacificStorms #WeatherStories Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.
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27 AGO 2026 · US Weather Analysis: August 2026 Synoptic Overview Timestamp Breakdown:
- 00:00 - 01:03: Introduction to the late August 2026 synoptic configuration, highlighting the interplay of a heat dome in the Southwest and convective instability in the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley.
- 01:03 - 02:08: Current surface conditions, risk profiles (thermal stress vs. severe weather), and the delineation of risk areas by the Weather Prediction Center.
- 02:08 - 03:09: Barometric dynamics driving severe weather in the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley, including surface pressure drops and the development of convective clusters.
- 03:09 - 05:12: Upper air analysis, focusing on the anomalous 500 MB geopotential height ridge over the West and its impact on the heat dome and jet stream. Discussion of satellite imagery limitations.
- 05:12 - 06:16: Delineation of air mass boundaries and their implications for the heat wave's longevity. Aviation hazards and the role of GRMETs in operational environments.
- 06:16 - 07:22: Climatological forcing, specifically the El Niño Southern Oscillation and Madden Julian Oscillation, and their influence on the long-range outlook and anomalous precipitation.
- 07:22 - 08:24: The human element: insights from National Weather Service forecasters, their use of technical bulletins, and the contextualization of risk despite clinical data.
- 08:24 - 09:16: Final synoptic summary for August 26, 2026, reiterating the high-amplitude blocking pattern, El Niño's strengthening, and the anticipated transition into September.
20 Hashtags: #WeatherAnalysis #SynopticWeather #HeatDome #SevereWeather #ElNino #Meteorology #USWeather #ClimateChange #WeatherForecast #GreatLakesWeather #SouthwestHeat #ConvectiveStorms #AtmosphericScience #WeatherPrediction #August2026 #GeopotentialHeight #MJO #WeatherRisk #AviationWeather #NationalWeatherService Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.
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24 AGO 2026 · Title: Decoding the Sky: A Deep Dive into Raw Weather Forecasts Timestamp Breakdown:
- 00:00 - 01:02: Introduction to atmospheric chaos and the deceptive simplicity of weather icons.
- 01:03 - 02:03: Unveiling the "Area Forecast Discussion" – the meteorologist's secret memo.
- 02:04 - 03:04: Deconstructing the Routing Header and its Teletype legacy.
- 03:05 - 04:09: The big picture: high pressure, comfortable humidity, and cooler temperatures.
- 04:10 - 05:13: The invisible lid: how high pressure suppresses clouds and rain.
- 05:14 - 06:18: The Chicago lake breeze: a thermal vacuum in action.
- 06:19 - 07:21: Advection: the horizontal conveyor belt of warmer air.
- 07:22 - 08:25: Shortwave trough: tracking a ripple in the jet stream.
- 08:26 - 09:28: The vacuum effect: how a trough creates widespread rain and storms.
- 09:29 - 10:31: Diurnal time: why nighttime destroys thunderstorms.
- 10:32 - 11:39: Wednesday's climax: diurnal destabilization and severe risk.
- 11:40 - 12:40: The thunderstorm as a factory chimney: MLCape, frontal convergence, and deep layer shear.
- 12:41 - 13:48: The Goldilocks zone of shear: tilting the updraft for sustained storms.
- 13:49 - 14:49: The faulty ignition: why storms are spotty despite explosive ingredients.
- 14:50 - 15:52: The resolution: high pressure returns, but ensemble guidance shows uncertainty.
- 15:53 - 17:03: The human touch: Yak and Keter's sign-off and ensemble guidance.
- 17:04 - 18:05: Aviation forecast: TAFs, Zulu time, and runway reconfiguration.
- 18:06 - 19:12: VFR conditions, diurnal cumulus, and shallow fog.
- 19:13 - 20:19: The final codes: MIFG, lot watches, and the double dollar signs.
- 20:20 - 21:26: Conclusion: the human element in meteorology and the rise of AI.
20 Hashtags: #WeatherForecasting #Meteorology #NationalWeatherService #ChicagoWeather #AreaForecastDiscussion #WeatherExplained #AtmosphericScience #JetStream #Thunderstorms #SevereWeather #LakeBreeze #HighPressure #Advection #Trough #DiurnalCycle #AviationWeather #TAF #ZuluTime #AIinWeather #HumanElement Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.
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27 APR 2023 · Reflections on Meteorologists, weather and Climate Activist Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-weather--5747023/support.
This podcast contains reflections on various topics but usually it will be on weather. Sometimes there are episodes from "Weather With Enthusiasm" that get mixed in. Some episodes are only...
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This podcast contains reflections on various topics but usually it will be on weather. Sometimes there are episodes from "Weather With Enthusiasm" that get mixed in.
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| Organizzazione | Kol Simcha Productions |
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